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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Wutang Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Makaki Iii
Lee pulls Makaki Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Makaki Iii
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makaki Iii is looking to escape.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Lee avoids the attempt from Makaki Iii to control.#T3#
Makaki Iii is trying to escape the mount.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee prevents Makaki Iii from getting the reversal.#T4#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control the pace but Makaki Iii is squirming around nicely.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Makaki Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Makaki Iii has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (7) vs (2) Makaki Iii#T7#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Lee has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makaki Iii rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Makaki Iii looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8##SUB#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee controlling from the back.#T9##T10#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11##T12#
Lee not allowing Makaki Iii to control his hands.
Makaki Iii tries to escape the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaki Iii's body.
#T13##T14#
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Makaki Iii is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Makaki Iii is defending well though. Lee let's go of the attempt for now.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Wutang Lee gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yancy Makaki Iii spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Gonna Retire, Thank You Fans'. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yancy Makaki Iii! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 11 losses; Conor OMalley!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
OMalley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makaki Iii prevents it.
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown.
Makaki Iii 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.#TD2#
OMalley decides to pull guard.
OMalley has Makaki Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that OMalley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
OMalley looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OMalley 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.
OMalley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
OMalley trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
OMalley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
OMalley trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
OMalley keeping full guard, as Makaki Iii tries to pass.
OMalley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OMalley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OMalley pulls Makaki Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Makaki Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
OMalley is continuing to stall.#T3#
Makaki Iii stays in close to OMalley's body and controls the position.
OMalley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
OMalley wants to control the position but Makaki Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
OMalley is trying to get back to full guard.
OMalley controlling the position well.
OMalley tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
OMalley is looking to get back to full guard here but Makaki Iii has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (3) vs (0) OMalley
OMalley is looking for a sweep.#T5#
OMalley manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. OMalley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makaki Iii won't allow OMalley to sweep him here.
OMalley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OMalley trying to control the position.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
OMalley trying to control the position here. #T7#
OMalley wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
OMalley working a defensive guard but Makaki Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (0) OMalley
Makaki Iii is staying tight to OMalley's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T8#
OMalley tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on OMalley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
OMalley is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makaki Iii is staying active.
OMalley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OMalley seems a little lost for a moment, as Makaki Iii dominates the positioning.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position but OMalley is working away. #T9#
OMalley is trying to improve his position.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom here.
OMalley is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaki Iii (6) vs (4) OMalley
Makaki Iii is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
OMalley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
OMalley looking for the choke but no joy. #T10#
Makaki Iii wants to control his opponent's hands but OMalley gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if OMalley gets his way!
#SUB2#
OMalley patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
OMalley is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Makaki Iii is defending well though. OMalley let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OMalley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T11#
Makaki Iii is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
OMalley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Makaki Iii is having to fend off submission attempts from OMalley, who is looking to sink in the choke. OMalley doesn't have the hooks in though and Makaki Iii manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (4) OMalley
OMalley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makaki Iii (8) vs (6) OMalley#T12#
OMalley pushes down on Makaki Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
OMalley trying to mount his opponent but Makaki Iii defends it. #SUB2#
OMalley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makaki Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OMalley. #T13##SUB2#
OMalley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makaki Iii is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
OMalley is looking to take a break and control but Makaki Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
OMalley is working for a kimura but Makaki Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
OMalley is looking for a kimura here.
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaki Iii takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
Yancy Makaki Iii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks You Fans, Im Gonna Retire'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Chainz's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chainz misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chainz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Chainz down by chopping away at his legs.
Chainz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Chainz avoids it.
Chainz tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chainz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Chainz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Chainz avoids it.#T1#
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Chainz moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Chainz.
Chainz tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Chainz scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Chainz.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chainz!
Chainz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Chainz avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.#T2#
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!
Chainz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Chainz.
Chainz throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Chainz.
Chainz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chainz throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Chainz tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Chainz saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chainz misses with a few strikes there.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chainz doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Chainz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chainz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Chainz flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Chainz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Chainz moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
A jab from Chainz finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
Chainz blocks a low kick nicely.
Chainz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Chainz manages to avoid it.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Chainz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chainz.
Danga de danga de dang - Chainz scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Chainz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chainz's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chainz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.#T4#
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chainz just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Chainz was well out of range.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice cross by Chainz.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Chainz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chainz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chainz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Chainz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chainz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makaki Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Chainz avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a head kick. Chainz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chainz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chainz throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chainz throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab from Chainz.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Chainz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Two Chainz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chainz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chainz throws a front kick aimed at Makaki Iii's knee but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Chainz slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Chainz slips the punch.
Chainz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chainz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Jab from Chainz.
Chainz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chainz if he has to take too many more of those.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Chainz.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Chainz.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Chainz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chainz scores with a body shot.
Chainz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Chainz moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chainz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chainz was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Chainz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Chainz misses with the combination.
Jab, jab by Chainz - just one landing.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Chainz moved out of range.
Chainz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chainz tries to clinch up.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Chainz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Chainz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Chainz is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz blocks it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Chainz's head but Chainz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chainz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chainz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chainz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chainz at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Chainz saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chainz, as that shot connected.
Good shot there by Chainz.
Chainz ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chainz cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Chainz avoids a kick to the body.
Chainz throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Chainz moved out of range.
Chainz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chainz blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A clash of legs there as Makaki Iii blocks the low kick.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
A left lands for Chainz.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chainz misses with a wild body shot.
Chainz misses with a looping right.
Chainz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Two Chainz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chainz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chainz. Chainz obviously looking to wear him down.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Chainz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Chainz's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Chainz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Chainz avoided it.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Chainz checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Chainz throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Chainz's head back.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Chainz throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chainz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chainz.
Chainz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Chainz's front leg with a kick but Chainz checks it.
Chainz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chainz.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chainz.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chainz's head.
Chainz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two Chainz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Chainz with a nice calf kick.
Chainz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chainz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Chainz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chainz throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Chainz ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
Chainz moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Chainz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chainz throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Chainz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chainz.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Chainz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.#T3#
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Chainz tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chainz as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chainz.
Good shot there by Chainz.
Chainz wants to clinch.
Chainz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Chainz avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Chainz checks the leg kick.
Chainz doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Chainz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Chainz throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Chainz moved away.
Chainz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Chainz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chainz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Chainz tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Chainz misses.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chainz blocks a jab.#CL2#
Chainz moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chainz is defending well for now.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chainz's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Two Chainz.
Well Chainz 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Two Chainz!
Two Chainz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Yancy Makaki Iii was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Gonna Retire, Thank You Fans'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Griffin off balance momentarily.
Griffin has his takedown stuffed
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Griffin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a knee to the body.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffin looks winded!
Griffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaki Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Griffin is rocked!#T1#
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Griffin.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griffin doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffin seems to have recovered his senses.
Makaki Iii sizes up Griffin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffin if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii thumps Griffin with a low kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Griffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Griffin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good shot there by Makaki Iii.#T2#
Griffin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Griffin with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a left and a right... And another left! Griffin is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally A Win, 4 Fight Losing Streak Ended. My Next Fight It Be My Last Fans'. |
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Event:
C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Norris.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris throws a head kick that misses
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris. #T1#
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris counters with a leg kick.
Norris with a nice calf kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Norris checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norris checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Norris.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Norris tries a quick counter leg kick but Makaki Iii is wise to it.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Norris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Norris throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Norris moves out of range easily.
Norris connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Makaki Iii gets tackled into the cage by Norris. Norris maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Makaki Iii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Norris's front leg with a kick but Norris checks it.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a counter combo.#T4#
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a combination
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Makaki Iii.
A lazy body kick from Makaki Iii
and Norris counters with a three punch combo that has Makaki Iii backing up. Makaki Iii nods at Norris to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Makaki Iii is predictable there
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norris checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Norris moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Norris moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chuck Norris will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Norris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norris defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Norris checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makaki Iii with a body shot.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Norris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Norris to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Norris sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Norris throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Norris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Norris's side.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norris tries to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a good low kick that Makaki Iii was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Makaki Iii catches Norris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Norris counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris thumps Makaki Iii with a low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Chuck Norris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Norris.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Norris is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii lunges at Norris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norris's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii thows a leg kick but Norris checks it
and Norris counters with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Norris was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Norris avoiding damage as Makaki Iii throws knees to the body.
Makaki Iii missing with knees to the body.
Norris blocks an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Norris avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Norris counters with a left and a right that stings Makaki Iii.
Norris lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand. #ROC2#Makaki Iii is rocked!
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Norris moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norris.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Norris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norris dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Oh Makaki Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaki Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norris counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Makaki Iii falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Norris!
Yancy Makaki Iii was interviewed post fight and said 'Im Gonna Retire, Thank You Fans'. |
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Event:
C54: Magnus vs. Cook
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Dead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii stuns Dead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dead throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Dead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Dead off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Dead closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dead.
Dead throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Dead moved away.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dead.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Makaki Iii is rocked!
Makaki Iii gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dead gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Dead!
During a confident post fight interview, Evil Dead thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Yancy Makaki Iii stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '. |
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Event:
C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales
Date: May 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Yau throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Yau moves out of range easily.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Yau.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Yau moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Yau.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Yau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yau misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Yau's front leg with a kick but Yau checks it.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau misses with a straight right.
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!
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Yau's leg. Yau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Yau is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Yau's coach down at The Lions Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Yau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yau lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yau in his tracks.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Yau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau scores with a body shot.
Yau cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.#T2#
Yau takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makaki Iii pushes Yau away with a front kick.
Yau misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yau just manages to avoid it.
Yau throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Yau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Yau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick
and Yau counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Yau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Yau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makaki Iii - that will leave a mark!
Yau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Yau's front leg with a kick but Yau checks it. #T3#
Yau ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Yau off balance momentarily.
Jab by Yau.
Yau looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yau checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yau! But no joy.
Yau jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yau slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Yau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makaki Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Yau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yau lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Yau throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yau.
Yau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yau throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yau moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Despite the aggression on Yau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yau misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Yau misses.
A jab from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Yau's head back.
Yau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yau moves away.
Yau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yau takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Yau throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yau.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Yau strikes.
Yau staying out of range there.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yau misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Yau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau misses with an uppercut.
Yau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yau swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
#T1#
Yau scores with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Yau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yau counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Yau.
Yau throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Yau avoided it.
Yau connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Yau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Calabi Yau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Yau walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau checks a leg kick nicely.
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Yau.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Yau with the inside leg kick.
Yau misses the jab.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Yau.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Yau.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Yau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Makaki Iii.
Yau looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Yau's head but Yau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yau can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yau looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Yau thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Yau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
Yau has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Yau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yau.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Yau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Yau throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Yau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yau takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Yau fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
A right-left combo lands from Yau.
A low kick from Makaki Iii is predictable there
and Yau counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
Yau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yau avoids a kick to the body.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Yau throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Yau.
An inside leg kick lands from Yau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yau lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yau throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Yau slaps the foot to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Yau. Those never looked like landing.
Yau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yau thinking.
Nice uppercut there from Yau.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Yau slips under a jab.
Yau with a jab.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yau is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makaki Iii.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Yau moved away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makaki Iii might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Yau lands with a nice combination. Makaki Iii backs away looking to recover.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Yau misses.
Yau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii lands a head kick. Yau smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Yau misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Yau avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Yau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Yau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makaki Iii!
Yau scores with a decent looking hook.
Yau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
A big right from Yau misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Yau digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yau. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Yau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yau scores with a body shot.
Yau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Yau checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donk. Yau catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.
Makaki Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Yau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Yau is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Yau.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Yau lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yau scores with a three punch combo!
Yau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yau digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
The crowd cheers as Yau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Calabi Yau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yau checks it well.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Yau avoids it easily.
Yau stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A lazy left from Yau finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yau lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yau 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLBENT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Yancy Makaki Iii had this to say: 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '. |
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Event:
C32: Knox vs. Ahma
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Burenkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Burenkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Burenkov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away.#TD2#
Burenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Burenkov.
Burenkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Burenkov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burenkov throwing shots but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii taking some punishment here, with Burenkov in his half guard.
Burenkov throwing shots but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Burenkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makaki Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burenkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makaki Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burenkov. #SUB2#
Burenkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makaki Iii sees it coming and defends easily.
Makaki Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Burenkov advancing to mount.
Burenkov trying to pass the guard but Makaki Iii defending well. #T2#
Ground and pound from Burenkov.
Burenkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burenkov.
Burenkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makaki Iii is staying active underneath Burenkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burenkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Burenkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makaki Iii is not content to let Burenkov control the position.#T3#
Burenkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burenkov with the ground and pound but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB2#
Burenkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Burenkov wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Burenkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burenkov distracts Makaki Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burenkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Burenkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Burenkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burenkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burenkov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burenkov postures up in Makaki Iii's guard and throws a big left but Makaki Iii blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Burenkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Burenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makaki Iii swivels and escapes.
Makaki Iii stuffs the takedown.
Burenkov wants to clinch.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaki Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Nice straight punches there by Burenkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burenkov.
Burenkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burenkov.
Burenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Burenkov with that takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Burenkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Burenkov.
Burenkov walks into a jab.
Burenkov throws a big shot that misses.#T1##CL2#
Burenkov has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Burenkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Burenkov avoids the damage to the body.
Burenkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Burenkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Burenkov clinches.
Makaki Iii lands an elbow just above Burenkov 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Sergey Burenkov has been cut.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burenkov avoids it.
Burenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burenkov lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii is pressed up against the cage. Burenkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makaki Iii down to the mat. Makaki Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Burenkov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burenkov fails with the takedown.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Burenkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Nice shot by Burenkov.
Burenkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burenkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burenkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Burenkov misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Burenkov moved out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burenkov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaki Iii defends it well.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burenkov misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Burenkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burenkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Burenkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burenkov scores with a one two! Makaki Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burenkov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Burenkov loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Burenkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burenkov defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Burenkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Burenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makaki Iii's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burenkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Burenkov stopping the sweep attempt from Makaki Iii.
Burenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burenkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Burenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Burenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Makaki Iii has wrist control.
Burenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burenkov postures up in Makaki Iii's guard and throws a big left but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Burenkov stops Makaki Iii from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Burenkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burenkov punishes Makaki Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Burenkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burenkov misses with a takedown attempt - Makaki Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergey Burenkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergey Burenkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burenkov misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Burenkov moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Burenkov.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Burenkov moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burenkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Burenkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Burenkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Burenkov persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Burenkov! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Burenkov drives through and clinches with Makaki Iii against the cage.
Burenkov has Makaki Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makaki Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burenkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burenkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Burenkov avoids the damage to the body. #T1##BC2#
Burenkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Burenkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burenkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Burenkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Burenkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Burenkov.
Burenkov lands with a good body shot.
Burenkov misses with a takedown attempt
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Burenkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Burenkov avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Burenkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makaki Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sergey Burenkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here as Burenkov stalls from top position.
Makaki Iii stops Burenkov from passing to mount.
Burenkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Burenkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Burenkov staying calm.#T3#
Burenkov throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Burenkov controlling the position from side mount.
Burenkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makaki Iii is being controlled here.
Makaki Iii prevents Burenkov from improving position.
Sergey Burenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burenkov is putting a hurting on Makaki Iii here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB2#
Burenkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burenkov controlling the position. #SUB2#
Burenkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burenkov advances to full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Burenkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burenkov 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Burenkov!
Sergey Burenkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Yancy Makaki Iii stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '. |
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Event:
C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Cane throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
Cane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cane throws a leg kick that misses.
Cane feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
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!
Cane loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cane at a distance.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Cane is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cane tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darnell Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Cane.
Cane cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane scoring well with a low kick there.
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane checks a leg kick.
Cane throws a counter combo.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cane is just out of range.#T2#
Cane lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Cane connects with a single shot there.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Cane dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Cane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cane missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cane scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cane.
Cane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cane misses with a low kick.
Cane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Cane misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Cane throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Cane.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cane misses with a hook.
Cane blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Cane with a nice calf kick.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii needs to keep his hands up - Cane had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makaki Iii!
Good exchange - Cane coming out on top.
Cane throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cane tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Cane's shoulder, as Cane tries to avoid the shot.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Cane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cane throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cane.
Makaki Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Cane throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot by Cane.
Cane thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makaki Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Cane misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii cracks Cane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cane throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Cane.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Cane.
#T1#
Cane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Cane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cane connects with the punch.
A big left from Cane misses.
Cane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Cane throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cane thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side.#CL2#
Cane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Makaki Iii.
#T2#
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cane's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Knees in the clinch landing for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane is looking to control Makaki Iii's arms but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cane has his back to the cage.
Cane pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Cane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Cane is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane. #T4#
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaki Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from Makaki Iii.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cane misses the body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cane has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Cane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Cane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Cane as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a nice head kick!
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cane throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cane just manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Cane slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cane.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cane is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Cane's ribs.
Cane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Cane throws a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Cane.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cane stalling the fight.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane works on Makaki Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cane blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Cane's ribcage. Cane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cane tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cane backwards.
Cane gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cane slowing the pace effectively.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Cane blocks it.
Darnell Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Cane's ribs.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Cane's head.
Makaki Iii is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Cane misses the target.
Cane misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cane thinking.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Cane tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Cane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cane - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cane. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T4#
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Cane slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cane connects with a looping right hand.
Cane misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Cane as he connects with a hook.
Cane throws the kick towards the body but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cane throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I Want The Former Champion Ryan Landry, I Been Waiting For A While. Me And You 5 Round Main Event.'. |
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PANDA 84
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Hamman darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Hamman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Hamman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaki Iii looking to throw knees to the head but Hamman is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Hamman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamman. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hamman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaki Iii missing with knees to the body.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Makaki Iii blocks with his arms.
Hamman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaki Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Hamman blocks it.
Hamman is looking to clinch.
Hamman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hamman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Hamman saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Hamman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Hamman shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Didi Hamman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Hamman moves out of range.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Hamman moved out of range nicely.
Hamman misses with a body shot.
Hamman digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Hamman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Hamman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Hamman blocks the low kick.
Hamman 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.#CL#
Hamman has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Hamman.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Hamman.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makaki Iii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hamman's brow.
Hamman misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamman avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Hamman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hamman is out of range.
Hamman tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
Hamman misses with a hook
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Hamman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makaki Iii! But no joy.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
And Hamman counters with a quick kick to the body but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
#CL#
and Hamman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hamman. #T3##BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with the body kick
and Hamman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Hamman was well out of range.
Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hamman defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Hamman tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Hamman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hamman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hamman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
#CL#
Hamman moves into the clinch.#T4#
Knees to the body from Hamman.
Our sources have told us that Hamman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hamman.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Hamman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Hamman trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Hamman avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the head but Makaki Iii blocks with his arms.
Hamman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamman connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
enabling Hamman to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hamman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body kick there by Makaki Iii.
Hamman misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Didi Hamman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Hamman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Hamman misses with a jab to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Hamman.
A right-left combo lands from Hamman.
Hamman blocks a leg kick.
Hamman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Hamman is wise to it.
Hamman wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Hamman counters with a nice body shot.
Hamman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hamman dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Makaki Iii in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hamman trying to land knees to the body.
Hamman prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Hamman misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Hamman.
Hamman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaki Iii is defending well for now.
Hamman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hamman blocks an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamman.
Hamman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamman has double underhooks.
Hamman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage as Hamman throws knees to the body.
Hamman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamman lands a good knee to the midsection. Makaki Iii won't want to take too many of those.
Hamman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamman misses with a body shot.
Hamman is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hamman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hamman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Hamman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Hamman tries to counter by clinching up but Makaki Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hamman lands a body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Hamman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hamman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hamman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Hamman connects with a body shot.
Hamman throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Hamman blocks it.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamman just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Hamman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Hamman misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hamman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Hamman closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Hamman breaks the clinch.
Hamman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Hamman avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Hamman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hamman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hamman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makaki Iii backs up against the cage.
Hamman tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Hamman avoids it.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Hamman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Hamman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Hamman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Hamman counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamman tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Makaki Iii tries to get set, Hamman tries to push him back and clinch up but Makaki Iii manages to avoid the attempt.
Makaki Iii thuds a left hand into Hamman's body.#CL#
Hamman closes the distance and clinches.
Makaki Iii gets through Hamman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hamman connects with a knee to the head.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makaki Iii is working Hamman over against the cage.
Hamman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Didi Hamman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Hamman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Hamman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hamman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Hamman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hamman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Hamman blocks the low kick.
Makaki Iii thows a leg kick but Hamman checks it
and Hamman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamman throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Hamman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Hamman's midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hamman counter with a right hand.
Hamman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hamman misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamman digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hamman misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didi Hamman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hamman lands a jab.
Hamman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Hamman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Hamman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Hamman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hamman blocks the elbow strike.
Hamman blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamman blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Hamman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hamman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Hamman missing with knees to the body.
Makaki Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamman has him pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Hamman blocks an elbow strike from Makaki Iii.
Hamman takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Hamman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Hamman.
#T4#
Makaki Iii tries to break the clinch but Hamman is controlling the position.
Hamman crunches a lovely knee into Makaki Iii's ribcage.
Makaki Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamman has him pressed against the cage.
Hamman blocks an elbow strike from Makaki Iii.
#BC#
Hamman manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Hamman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamman checks it well.
Hamman throws a big counter combination but Makaki Iii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamman lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hamman shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hamman moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
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 Didi Hamman.
Well Hamman 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didi Hamman!
After the fight, Didi Hamman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Yancy Makaki Iii was interviewed post fight and said 'Don�t Worry Fans I�ll Train Hard And Win Next Fight '. |
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Event:
PANDA 72
Date: Jan 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
And Makaki Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Leifsson blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Leifsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Leifsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii pushes Leifsson away with a front kick.
Leifsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
And Leifsson responds with a good body kick, but Makaki Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Makaki Iii cracks Leifsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leifsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Leifsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leifsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Leifsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leifsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Leifsson throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Leifsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leifsson throws a head kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leifsson on the side of the head.
Leifsson tries to move into range but Makaki Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leifsson lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Leifsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Leifsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Leifsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Leifsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Leifsson down.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab
and Leifsson counters with a left to the body.
Leifsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Leifsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Leifsson fails to land.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makaki Iii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leifsson's brow.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Leifsson. #BC#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leifsson blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Leifsson checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Leifsson ducks down to avoid it.
Leifsson scores with a push kick.#T4#
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Leifsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Leifsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leifsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leifsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leifsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Leifsson slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii needs to keep his hands up - Leifsson had a free shot at his head there.
Leifsson throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leifsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Leifsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Leifsson. That snapped Makaki Iii's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Leifsson.
Leifsson motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Leifsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leifsson.
Leifsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Makaki Iii in the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Leifsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Leifsson with a jab.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Leifsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Leifsson tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leifsson can do to turn this around?
Leifsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Leifsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Leifsson tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Leifsson strikes.
Leifsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a right hand that Leifsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Leifsson also avoids with ease.
Leifsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Leifsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makaki Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Leifsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leifsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Leifsson clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
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!
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Leifsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leifsson.
Leifsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leifsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leifsson scores with a hook to the body.
Leifsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leifsson can turn it around.#TD2#
Leifsson pulls Makaki Iii into guard.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for subs off his back but Makaki Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Leifsson is trying to reverse the position but instead Makaki Iii has taken his back - oops!
Leifsson wants to control his opponent's hands but Makaki Iii gets his hands free.
Leifsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Makaki Iii pushes past his half guard into mount!
Makaki Iii controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Makaki Iii has a good base and remains in mount.
Leifsson tries to improve his position but instead Makaki Iii has taken his back!
Makaki Iii struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Skjoldr Leifsson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Leifsson moved out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leifsson throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
As Leifsson backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Leifsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Leifsson throws a good cross that connects.
Leifsson throws a head kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Leifsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leifsson missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leifsson looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well. #T1#
Leifsson tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leifsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leifsson misses with a few strikes there.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Leifsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leifsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leifsson lands with a right hand.
Leifsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Leifsson blocks it.
Leifsson moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Leifsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Leifsson avoids a kick to the body.
Leifsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leifsson throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
The fighters circling - Leifsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Leifsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leifsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leifsson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leifsson misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Leifsson moves his leg out of the way.
Leifsson throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Leifsson misses the target.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Leifsson.
Leifsson tries to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii shakes him off and moves away.
A lazy left from Leifsson finds it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Leifsson moves out of range easily. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Leifsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Leifsson.
Leifsson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Leifsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.
Leifsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Leifsson blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Leifsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Leifsson counter with a right hand.
Leifsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.#T4#
Leifsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leifsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Leifsson.
Makaki Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Leifsson pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Leifsson cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Leifsson tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Leifsson.
Leifsson can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Leifsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Leifsson avoiding damage as Makaki Iii throws knees to the body.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leifsson presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii! |
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Event:
PANDA 61
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Kriel tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kriel lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kriel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kriel avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Kriel's ribcage but misses.
Kriel throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Kriel throws a good cross that connects.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Kriel.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Kriel seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Kriel wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.#T1#
Kriel slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Kriel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Kriel with a nice calf kick.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kriel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Decent striking displayed by Kriel there.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Kriel saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Kriel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel lands with a kick to the temple. Makaki Iii shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Kriel misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Makaki Iii.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.#T2#
Kriel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kriel can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kriel misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriel misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Kriel thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kriel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kriel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Kriel throws a nice head kick!
#T3#
Kriel throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii keeps Kriel at a distance using the push kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Crunch! Kriel slams his shin into Makaki Iii's torso.
Kriel misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kriel looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriel.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kriel manages to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Kriel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kriel.
Makaki Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kriel to score with a decent uppercut.
Kriel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Kriel looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Kriel in the body.
Kriel walks into a left hand.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Kriel moves his leg out of the way.
Kriel flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.
Kriel misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kriel.
Kriel scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
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#
Makaki Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Kriel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kriel misses with a head kick.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Kriel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Makaki Iii scores with a one two! Kriel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Kriel avoids it.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
Kriel lands a head kick. Makaki Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kriel.
Kriel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kriel slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kriel throws out the jab.
Kriel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Kriel.
Kriel throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kriel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kriel moves away.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Willem Kriel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kriel throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kriel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makaki Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kriels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii digs a good hook to Kriel's body.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Kriel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kriel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Kriel moved away.
Kriel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Kriel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kriel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Kriel misses with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kriel. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kriel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Kriel thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.#T4#
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kriel.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Kriel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel feints a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kriel throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kriel.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kriel misses the jab.
Kriel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Kriel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kriel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Kriel settles back down.
Kriel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kriel is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kriel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kriel slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kriel.
Kriel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kriel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kriel throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kriel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Donk. Makaki Iii catches Kriel right on the button with a cross.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Kriel.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Makaki Iii lunges at Kriel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kriel's hand.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kriel's head backwards.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kriel.
Kriel 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.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Kriel avoided it.
Kriel walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Kriel throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Kriel tries to work over Makaki Iii's front leg with a kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Kriel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kriel cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kriel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kriel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kriel throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makaki Iii!
Kriel slips under a jab.
Kriel tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Kriel moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Despite the aggression on Kriel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kriel misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Kriel misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Kriel avoids it.
Kriel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kriel swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Kriel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the body from Kriel misses
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Kriel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch combination from Makaki Iii misses. #T3#
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a high kick.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kriel.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Kriel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Kriel throws a body kick.
Kriel lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Kriel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Kriel catches Makaki Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Kriel appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kriel throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a body kick.
Kriel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Kriel counters with a nice body shot.
Kriel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Kriel off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Kriel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yancy Makaki Iii! |
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Event:
PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Popper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Popper was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.#CL#
Makaki Iii gets tackled into the cage by Popper. Popper maintains the clinch.
Nice elbow from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Popper controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popper avoids a wild elbow strike from Makaki Iii.#BC#
Popper breaks from the clinch.
Popper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Popper throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Popper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Popper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Popper misses with a head kick.
Popper misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Popper avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Popper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Popper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Popper lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Popper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Popper tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Popper throws a body shot but no joy.
Popper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Popper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popper throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Popper lands a head shot.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Popper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Popper counters with a left and a right that stings Makaki Iii. #ROC#Makaki Iii is rocked!
Popper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Makaki Iii drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Makaki Iii's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
After the big win, Bung Popper made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
PANDA 41
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
Choo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Choo.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Choo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Choo as he connects with a hook.
Choo moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Choo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Choo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
Choo is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Choo swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.#CL#
Choo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Choo pulls guard effortlessly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Choo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makaki Iii is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Choo.
You can see the frustration on Choo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Choo prevents Makaki Iii from moving into mount. #T3#
Choo is letting Makaki Iii control him for a moment.
Choo is trying to improve his position.
Choo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Choo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Makaki Iii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Choo.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Choo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makaki Iii is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choo tries to hold on but Makaki Iii postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Choo lands a body shot.
Choo lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Choo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mew Choo is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Choo avoids the punch easily.
Choo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choo's sensitive parts. #T1#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Choo moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choo tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Choo lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Choo is out of range.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Choo counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Choo misses the jab.
Makaki Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Choo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Choo counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choo throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Choo works the jab nicely.
Choo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Choo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Choo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Choo misses its target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Choo, as that shot connected.
Choo lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Choo moves out of range easily.
Choo lands the left hand.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Choo. That snapped Makaki Iii's head back.
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.#T3#
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a fast counter high kick but Choo manages to duck under it in time.
Choo misses with the combination.
Choo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choo checks it well.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choo cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Choo tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Choo.
Nice straight punches there by Choo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choo.
Choo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Choo's leg. Choo is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Choo checks a leg kick nicely.
Choo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Choo moves out of range of the body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Choo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Choo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii throws a right hand that Choo ducks under and follows up with a left that Choo also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Choo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Choo throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choo.
Choo is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Choo down.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo 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!#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Choo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves away
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Choo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Choo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Choo doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Choo is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Choo's head back.
Choo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
Choo jabs at Makaki Iii's body.#T1#
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Choo.
Choo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Choo counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii jabs Choo right on the nose. Choo blinks but takes it well.
Choo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Choo misses the target.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choo moves away.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choo. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Makaki Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choo with a body shot.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Choo ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Choo checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii sizes up Choo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choo blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Choo - just one landing.
Choo lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Choo throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Choo's leg but Choo calmly moves out of range.
Choo scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Choo's side.
Makaki Iii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Choo counters with a two punch combo.
Choo takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makaki Iii! But no joy.
Choo throws a good cross that connects.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Choo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choo.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choo blocks a low kick nicely.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Choo saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick
letting Choo counter with a right hand.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mew Choo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Choo moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choo's elbow.
Makaki Iii connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choo's face.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo blocks an elbow strike from Makaki Iii.
Choo is pushing Makaki Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mew Choo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choo, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mew Choo!
Mew Choo gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
PANDA 33
Date: Oct 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thomas duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick that sends Thomas stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid body kick from Makaki Iii. #T1#
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii thumps Thomas with a low kick.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Makaki Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
Thomas throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Makaki Iii should have avoided that one.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Thomas.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii avoids the head kick by Thomas.
#T3#
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makaki Iii cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii connects with a jab.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Makaki Iii cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thomas falls to his knees and Makaki Iii doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PANDA 24
Date: Sep 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Divisek tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juraj Divisek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divisek misses the shot to the body.
Divisek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Divisek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Divisek moves into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Divisek has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Divisek - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divisek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makaki Iii or not.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Divisek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Divisek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Divisek blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Divisek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii cracks Divisek with a nice body shot.
Divisek lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii pushes Divisek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Divisek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Divisek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Divisek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Divisek looking to throw knees to the head but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Divisek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a knee to the head.
Divisek misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
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!
Divisek avoiding damage as Makaki Iii throws knees to the body.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Divisek unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makaki Iii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Divisek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Divisek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Divisek.
Makaki Iii takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Divisek on the inside.
Divisek managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Divisek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Divisek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Divisek.
Divisek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Divisek working aggressively here.
Divisek tries a knee to the head but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Divisek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Divisek avoids the damage to the body.
Divisek connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makaki Iii's face.
#T3#
Divisek lands a shoulder strike.
Divisek blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Divisek.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Divisek.
Divisek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Divisek misses with a punch on the inside.
Divisek lands with a left to the head.
Divisek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Divisek controls the action.
Divisek scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Divisek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Divisek.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Divisek's head.
Divisek pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Divisek lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Divisek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makaki Iii is working Divisek over against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Divisek.
Divisek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Divisek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Divisek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Divisek.
Divisek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Divisek checks a leg kick.
Divisek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Divisek slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Divisek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Divisek scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Divisek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Divisek lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Divisek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Divisek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Divisek slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Divisek delivers a nice body kick.
Juraj Divisek is winning the standup battle so far.
Divisek connects with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Divisek sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divisek lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Divisek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Divisek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Divisek lands an overhand right.#T1#
Divisek misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Divisek. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Divisek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Divisek scores with a hook.
Divisek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Divisek throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Divisek only half commits.
Divisek backing away here, and Makaki Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Divisek.
Divisek is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Divisek misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Divisek.
Donk. Divisek catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.
Divisek looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Divisek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Divisek moves away.
Divisek scores with a punch 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!
Divisek with a nice calf kick.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Divisek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Divisek lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a counter combo.
Divisek wants to clinch.
A jab lands there for Divisek.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Divisek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
A leg kick checked by Divisek.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Divisek.#T3#
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Divisek.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Divisek's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Divisek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Divisek darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Divisek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Divisek landing knees to the body.
Makaki Iii is breathing heavily.
Divisek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Divisek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Divisek with a knee to the head.
Divisek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Divisek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makaki Iii throws an elbow but misses.
Juraj Divisek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Divisek prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Divisek tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Divisek.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Divisek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Divisek struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Divisek misses with some punches.
Divisek cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Divisek is defending well for now.
Makaki Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Divisek blocks it with crossed arms.
Divisek landing knees to the body.
Divisek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Divisek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A knee to the head by Divisek.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Divisek obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juraj Divisek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Divisek misses with a wild body shot.
Divisek scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Divisek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Divisek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Divisek lands a body punch.
Divisek lands a knee to the head.
Makaki Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Divisek lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii is trying to force a seperation but Divisek has the dominant position.
Divisek lands a shot to the body.
Divisek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Divisek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Makaki Iii is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divisek lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Divisek finish him?
Divisek unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Makaki Iii! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Divisek is unloading with more strikes now! Makaki Iii drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juraj Divisek!
A victorious Juraj Divisek 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:
PANDA 16
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Rahman avoids it.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Rahman throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Rahman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rahman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Rahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rahman finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
Rahman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rahman doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Rahman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Rahman wants to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Rahman takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rahman.
Rahman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Rahman's body. Rahman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rahman looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Rahman has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Rahman takes a shot to the head.
Rahman tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Rahman back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow. #T2#
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Rahman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Rahman blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Rahman misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii cracks Rahman with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Rahman clinches.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot 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!
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.#T4##BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rahman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rahman throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Rahman avoids it.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahman looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Rahman walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rahman avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Rahman's ribcage. Rahman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Rahman's front leg with a kick but Rahman checks it.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rahman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rahman can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman with a jab.
Rahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rahman stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Rahman takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Rahman's leg but Rahman calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii tests Rahman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Rahman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rahman.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rahman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rahman moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Rahman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahman was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahman. #CL2#
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahman doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Rahman misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rahman is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow strike.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rahman avoids the elbow strike from Makaki Iii, against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow. #BC2#
Rahman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab, jab by Rahman - just one landing.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T4#
Rahman looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Rahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Rahman.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Rahman's ribcage but misses.
Rahman defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Rahman throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Rahman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Rahman blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahman shoots in but Makaki Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahman tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab 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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick from Makaki Iii lands but Rahman takes it in his stride.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Rahman saw that one coming.#CL2#
Makaki Iii tries to keep at a distance but Rahman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Rahman controls the action.
#T1#
Makaki Iii pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii pushes off an throws an elbow but Rahman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Rahman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Makaki Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rahman blocks it with crossed arms.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Rahman keeps control of Makaki Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abdul Rahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Rahman backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Rahman moves into the clinch.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahman.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Rahman controls his hands.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii gets through Rahman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Makaki Iii.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Rahman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rahman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Rahman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rahman lands a left hand.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Rahman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rahman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Rahman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
An out of breath Yancy Makaki Iii 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:
PANDA 8
Date: Aug 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Kennedy avoids it.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy 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.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks. #CL#
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makaki Iii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makaki Iii trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Kennedy throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Kennedy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kennedy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kennedy wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Kennedy looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kennedy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii is pulling down on Kennedy's head. It's preventing any offense from Kennedy, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.#T3#
Kennedy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kennedy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makaki Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kennedy. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Kennedy is looking for a counter combo.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Kennedy throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kennedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kennedy is in Makaki Iii's guard.
Kennedy trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is pulling down on Kennedy's head to control his posture.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kennedy trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kennedy looking to sit in guard and control but Makaki Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makaki Iii passes into half guard.
Kennedy is trying to control but Makaki Iii passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii 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#
A good leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
And Kennedy counters with a quick kick to the body but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Kennedy avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Kennedy.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kennedy tries to land a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body kick.
#T2#
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennedy lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Kennedy thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Kennedy misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a thumping low 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!
Makaki Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Kennedy moved away.
A quick step to the side and Kennedy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii lands a front kick.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Kennedy looks to throw a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Kennedy 's knee.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii connects with a high kick.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makaki Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kennedy somewhat.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Kennedy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kennedy on the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kennedy is defended easily by Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makaki Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kennedy slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kennedy is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Kennedy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makaki Iii did well to prevent Kennedy getting side control.
Kennedy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makaki Iii's head.
Kennedy is stalling here. Makaki Iii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kennedy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Makaki Iii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kennedy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makaki Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makaki Iii staying calm.
Kennedy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Kennedy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kennedy lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Kennedy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Steven Kennedy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Makaki Iii is trying to break free.
#T3#
Kennedy struggling to land strikes to the head as Makaki Iii covers up.
I would not like to be Makaki Iii right now.
Makaki Iii covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kennedy trying to control momentarily.
Kennedy controlling from the back.#SUB#
Kennedy working for the choke. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Makaki Iii prevents Kennedy from getting a body triangle.
Kennedy looking to hold on to the position here but Makaki Iii rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kennedy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kennedy pushing down on Makaki Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kennedy thows a huge punch but Makaki Iii dodges it nicely.
Makaki Iii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makaki Iii.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Donkashane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Donkashane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donkashane shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donkashane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donkashane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Donkashane persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Donkashane has his takedown stuffed
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane tries for a takedown but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Donkashane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donkashane down.
Donkashane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donkashane throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Makaki Iii thuds a left hand into Donkashane's body.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Donkashane.
Donkashane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donkashane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donkashane's head.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Donkashane off balance momentarily.
Donkashane wants to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Donkashane's hands.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Donkashane tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Donkashane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donkashane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Donkashane's leg. Donkashane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donkashane fails in his attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makaki Iii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donkashane doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
#TD#
Donkashane closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Donkashane lands in his opponent's guard.
Donkashane wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Donkashane trying to move into half guard but instead Makaki Iii has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donkashane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makaki Iii controls the pace.
Donkashane is looking to sweep but instead, Makaki Iii has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkashane trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Donkashane is looking to get back to full guard here but Makaki Iii has managed to pass to side control instead.
Donkashane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Donkashane is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donkashane avoid being mounted?#T3#
Donkashane is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Donkashane trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Donkashane is looking to improve his position but Makaki Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Donkashane tries to improve his position but instead Makaki Iii has taken his back!
Donkashane trying to control but not successfully.
Makaki Iii is trying to stick to Donkashane's back but Donkashane is turning into Makaki Iii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makaki Iii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donkashane.#T4#
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Donkashane from controlling successfully.
Donkashane looking to sit in guard and control but Makaki Iii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Makaki Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Donkashane.
Donkashane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donkashane wants to control but Makaki Iii passes easily into half guard.
Donkashane is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makaki Iii jumps into side control!
Donkashane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makaki Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Donkashane tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makaki Iii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Donkashane tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donkashane fails with a takedown attempt.
Donkashane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Donkashane misses.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Donkashane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Donkashane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donkashane's gas tank. #TD#
Donkashane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Donkashane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makaki Iii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Donkashane's guard! Nice work there by Makaki Iii!
Donkashane pulls Makaki Iii in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep. #T1#
Donkashane is trying to control the position but Makaki Iii postures up.
Donkashane working a defensive guard but Makaki Iii passes into half guard.
Donkashane is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Donkashane avoid being mounted?
Donkashane tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Makaki Iii has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Donkashane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Donkashane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Yancy Makaki Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Donkashane has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Makaki Iii escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Makaki Iii!#T2#
Donkashane is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Makaki Iii is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Donkashane working to try and regain half guard.
Donkashane is working hard here to advance position.
Donkashane wants to hold on but Makaki Iii pushes him away.
Donkashane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Makaki Iii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Donkashane is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Makaki Iii controlling his opponent.
Makaki Iii manages to capitalize on a mistake by Donkashane to take his back!
Donkashane trying to control but not successfully.
Donkashane is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makaki Iii.
Donkashane is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Donkashane misses with a hook.
Donkashane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donkashane misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donkashane.
Donkashane looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makaki Iii but Makaki Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donkashane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donkashane manages to avoid it.
Donkashane throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Donkashane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Donkashane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makaki Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Donkashane. Donkashane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane throws a body shot but no joy.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donkashane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donkashane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donkashane throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Donkashane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Donkashane off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Donkashane.
Makaki Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Donkashane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Donkashane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makaki Iii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donkashane is defended easily by Makaki Iii.#T2#
Makaki Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donkashane misses with a takedown attempt - Makaki Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donkashane misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Makaki Iii both land. Nice combination.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good standup being displayed there by Donkashane as he connects with a hook.
Donkashane goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
Donkashane misses with a hook.#T3#
Donkashane moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Donkashane moves out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Donkashane throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donkashane will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Donkashane doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donkashane. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rascal Donkashane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Donkashane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Donkashane was not able to check.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Donkashane shoots in and drives through. Makaki Iii sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donkashane fails with the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense.
Makaki Iii stuns Donkashane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Donkashane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makaki Iii.
Donkashane tries to move into range but Makaki Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Donkashane's defenses.
Makaki Iii with the inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii jabs Donkashane right on the nose. Donkashane blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donkashane misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Donkashane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Donkashane was not able to check.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Donkashane's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makaki Iii 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Made My Decision, Im Signing With Panda Fights Fans'.
Rascal Donkashane spoke after the fight, saying 'Doutch'. |
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Event:
Syn 697 Dog vs Toivonen + GDL
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makaki Iii has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Donk. Aleksy catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Aleksy scores with a nice head shot.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aleksy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Aleksy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aleksy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksy misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Aleksy is predictable there
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aleksy throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aleksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aleksy looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown.
Aleksy thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.#T1#
Aleksy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Aleksy gets a clinch.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aleksy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aleksy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aleksy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aleksy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Aleksy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses.
Aleksy scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii thuds a left hand into Aleksy's body.
Aleksy lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Aleksy.
Makaki Iii tries to counter with a clinch but Aleksy shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
Aleksy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
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!
Makaki Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Aleksy gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a straight left.
Aleksy misses with a looping right.
Aleksy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMakaki Iii.
Aleksy slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Aleksy throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Aleksy misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aleksy moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makaki Iii postures up in Aleksy's guard and throws a big left but Aleksy blocks it.
Aleksy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. #REVR##SU#
Aleksy stands up and waves to Makaki Iii to follow him.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aleksy.
Aleksy throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Aleksy lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Aleksy. #TD2#
Makaki Iii wants the takedown. Aleksy is fighting it off but Makaki Iii persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Aleksy's guard against the cage.#ES#
Aleksy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makaki Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Aleksy. #T4#
Aleksy lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Aleksy saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aleksy connects with a jab.#CL#
Aleksy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aleksy lands a shot to the body.
Aleksy tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Aleksy back against the cage.
Aleksy is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tytus Aleksy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Aleksy tries to clinch up.
Aleksy is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aleksy.
Aleksy misses with a low kick as Makaki Iii jumps back.
Aleksy missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii avoids the head kick by Aleksy.
Aleksy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Aleksy avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aleksy.
Aleksy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Aleksy.
#T1#
Aleksy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice takedown defense from Aleksy. No joy for Makaki Iii on that attempt.
Aleksy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aleksy.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aleksy throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii shapes to counter with a head kick.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Tytus Aleksy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aleksy defends it nicely.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aleksy.
No joy there for Aleksy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Nice body kick there by Makaki Iii.#CL#
Aleksy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aleksy pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Aleksy scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy misses with a kick to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aleksy misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksy swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Aleksy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
#T3#
Aleksy misses with a kick to the body
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aleksy tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Aleksy misses.
The fighters circling - Aleksy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aleksy missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Aleksy with a series of wild strikes but Aleksy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Aleksy has closed the distance and engaged Makaki Iii in a clinch.
#BC#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Aleksy throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aleksy throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Aleksy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii shoots in and drives through. Aleksy sprawls well.#T4#
Aleksy is looking to clinch.
Aleksy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii throws a counter combo.
Makaki Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aleksy eats them both and turns towards Makaki Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Makaki Iii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aleksy rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aleksy.
Makaki Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Aleksy sprawls well. He's pushed Makaki Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tytus Aleksy is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Aleksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aleksy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Aleksy persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Aleksy is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Aleksy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tytus Aleksy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Aleksy. Those never looked like landing.
Aleksy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Aleksy tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
A big right from Aleksy misses.
Despite the aggression on Makaki Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Aleksy.
A solid body kick from Makaki Iii.
Aleksy loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aleksy lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Aleksy throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Aleksy backing up. Aleksy nods at Makaki Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Aleksy misses with a double jab
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Aleksy lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
Aleksy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aleksy lands with a nice combination. Makaki Iii backs away looking to recover.
Aleksy throws a combination that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Aleksy misses the jab.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand. #T2#
Aleksy is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Aleksy takes the fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Aleksy manages to get underhooks.
Tytus Aleksy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tytus Aleksy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Aleksy has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aleksy slows down the pace here.
#T3##BC2#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii dives in and grabs Aleksy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aleksy pushes down on Makaki Iii's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Aleksy is looking to counter punch.
Aleksy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Aleksy throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Aleksy avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Aleksy lands a jab.#CL#
Aleksy pushes Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aleksy fails to land.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tytus Aleksy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makaki Iii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aleksy is defending well.
Aleksy misses with a body punch.
Aleksy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii presses Aleksy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tytus Aleksy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aleksy 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy! |
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Event:
Syn 689 Gravas vs Partio
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Makaki Iii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kuznetsov's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makaki Iii is controlling him.
Makaki Iii controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1#
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Makaki Iii lands a head kick. Kuznetsov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Good exchange - Kuznetsov coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii with a poor takedown
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Kuznetsov 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.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
Makaki Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii attempts a counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it well and moves away.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
A left lands for Kuznetsov.#T3#
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown.
Kuznetsov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy head kick
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Kuznetsov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuznetsov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Makaki Iii right on the button. Makaki Iii goes down! Kuznetsov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kuznetsov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Tarlac down.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Tarlac fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tarlac misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarlac.
Makaki Iii defending well as Tarlac loads up on a big left hand.
As Tarlac looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Tarlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlac.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarlac. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Tarlac takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Tarlac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD#
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Makaki Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii distracts Tarlac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet but Makaki Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Tarlac is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makaki Iii presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Tarlac misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tarlac.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
#T2#
Tarlac wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tarlac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tarlac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that Tarlac semi-blocks.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tarlac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Tarlac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tarlac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tarlac misses with an elbow over the top.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tarlac. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Tarlac.#T3#
Tarlac lands with an uppercut that bounces Makaki Iii off the cage and back into range.
Tarlac throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Tarlac.
Tarlac tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tarlac misses the target.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlac defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Tarlac into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarlac is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarlac looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Tarlac doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlac takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tarlac, as that shot connected.
Tarlac lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarlac misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Tarlac lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tarlac.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarlac dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
Tarlac misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tarlac.
Tarlac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tarlac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makaki Iii has time to react.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab. #T1#
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Tarlac.
Makaki Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Tarlac throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Tarlac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaki Iii is defended easily by Tarlac.
Tarlac scores with a one two! Makaki Iii had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarlac throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Tarlac misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tarlac manages to circle out of the way.#T2#
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarlac misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tarlac throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good exchange - Tarlac coming out on top.
Tarlac tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii shoots in but Tarlac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tarlac moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.#BC2#
Tarlac breaks from the clinch.
Tarlac misses with a series of wild punches.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Tarlac sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tarlac 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tarlac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
It looked like Makaki Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tarlac tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Tarlac has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Tarlac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Tarlac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarlac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vladimir Tarlac seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarlac 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.
Tarlac looks to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Tarlac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tarlac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarlac wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
As Tarlac looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Tarlac just gets out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
Tarlac tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tarlac looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
As Tarlac tries to get set, Makaki Iii tries to push him back and clinch up but Tarlac manages to avoid the attempt.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Tarlac strikes.
A big right from Tarlac misses.
Tarlac stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tarlac.
As Tarlac backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tarlac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Tarlac slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Tarlac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tarlac throws out the jab.
Tarlac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tarlac as he avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii jabs at Tarlac's body.
Tarlac misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Tarlac.
Tarlac throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarlac sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaki Iii somewhat.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tarlac. Makaki Iii shrugs it off though.
Tarlac stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarlac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarlac.
Makaki Iii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Tarlac as Makaki Iii shoots in.
Tarlac throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Tarlac tries to work over Makaki Iii's front leg with a kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlac lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Tarlac.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Tarlac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Tarlac moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarlac gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Tarlac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tarlac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tarlac throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Tarlac scores with a leg kick.
Tarlac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makaki Iii backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Tarlac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tarlac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Tarlac wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Tarlac misses with a double jab.
Tarlac throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a head kick. Tarlac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Makaki Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tarlac lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tarlac!
Makaki Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac is not content to let Makaki Iii control the position.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makaki Iii is controlling him well.
Makaki Iii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tarlac wants to get back to his feet.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makaki Iii landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarlac 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!
An out of breath Vladimir Tarlac 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:
Syn 674 Turner vs Mahmoud
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Cosades with a series of wild strikes but Cosades uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cosades drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaki Iii defends it well.#TD#
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Cosades controlling the position for now.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosades trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cosades is not content to let Makaki Iii control the position.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Makaki Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cosades defending well though.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Makaki Iii has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cosades actively working from the bottom here.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii is looking to take a break and control but Cosades is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosades's head.
Makaki Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cosades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cosades is staying active underneath Makaki Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Makaki Iii winds up and cracks Cosades with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Makaki Iii is trying to control. Cosades wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cosades tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Cosades is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Cosades wants to improve his position but Makaki Iii is controlling well.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makaki Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Cosades has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cosades is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaki Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving. #T3#
Cosades is trying to control the position but Makaki Iii postures up. #SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Cosades has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Makaki Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii cracks Cosades with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii is fighting to break Cosades's control of his arms but Cosades is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Makaki Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cosades is controlling Makaki Iii's posture.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep.
Makaki Iii pushes down on Cosades's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makaki Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Makaki Iii in his half guard. #T4#
Cosades is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cosades avoid being mounted?
Makaki Iii wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades is trying to get back to full guard.
Cosades is positioning himself well to prevent Makaki Iii advancing to mount.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Cosades dodges it nicely.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades tries to get to full guard but Makaki Iii has control of the leg.
Cosades keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Makaki Iii tries to pass to full mount but Cosades defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii 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#
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.#TD#
Makaki Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cosades tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Makaki Iii is in Cosades's guard.
Cosades preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cosades escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Makaki Iii scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii postures up and lands a big shot to Cosades's brow.
Makaki Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Cosades is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makaki Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Makaki Iii works over Cosades with some ground and pound from guard.
Makaki Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cosades utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Cosades controlling the position.#SUB2#
Makaki Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosades can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makaki Iii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2##SUB2#
Cosades is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Cosades working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makaki Iii.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cosades is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Cosades postures up.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cosades throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Makaki Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Makaki Iii controls Cosades momentarily but Cosades frees himself.
Makaki Iii has control of Cosades's left arm, preventing Cosades from doing any damage.
Cosades throws a big right hand that misses.
Cosades trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii working a defensive guard here.
Cosades loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosades throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cosades off to one side.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Cosades lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Cosades. #TD#
Makaki Iii looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cosades looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makaki Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cosades on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cosades takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cosades misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.#TD#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cosades quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Cosades is positioning himself well to prevent Makaki Iii advancing to mount.
Makaki Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makaki Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cosades trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back.
Cosades taking some punishment here, with Makaki Iii in his half guard.
Cosades is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Makaki Iii working over Cosades with some ground and pound. Cosades looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cosades's head.
Cosades is looking to improve his position.
Cosades on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Cosades's attempts to control the position.
Caius Cosades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy.
Cosades slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cosades has momentary wrist control but Makaki Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Cosades seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Cosades working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaki Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cosades trying to control the position.
#T3#
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Makaki Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Cosades's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades trying to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Cosades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cosades wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Makaki Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cosades looking to control.
Makaki Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cosades controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
Makaki Iii is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a one two combo.
Northrop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop misses with a straight left.
Northrop misses with a takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Makaki Iii drives through with a takedown into Northrop's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Northrop uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Northrop to the mat! Northrop manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makaki Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makaki Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makaki Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makaki Iii stays in close to Northrop's body and controls the position.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.#SUB2#
Northrop looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
#SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Northrop wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Northrop lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position here.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Makaki Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Northrop slips nicely into half guard.
Makaki Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Northrop is looking to advance position but Makaki Iii won't allow it. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Northrop wants to control but Makaki Iii is keeping him busy.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
Northrop lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Northrop wants to pass to mount but Makaki Iii is defending the position. #SUB2#
Northrop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makaki Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Northrop is thwarting Makaki Iii's attempts to control the position.
Makaki Iii is positioning himself well to prevent Northrop advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura here.
Northrop is looking to take a break and control but Makaki Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii controlling the position for now.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Northrop will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Northrop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Northrop misses with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a series of strikes. Northrop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop wants to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Northrop back to the cage. Makaki Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL2#
Northrop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Makaki Iii jabs at Northrop's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Northrop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makaki Iii leaves Northrop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Northrop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
It looked like Makaki Iii was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Northrop misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Northrop.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Northrop.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Northrop tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Northrop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii throwing strikes from guard but Northrop blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii works over Northrop with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Northrop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Makaki Iii chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Northrop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Makaki Iii won't allow Northrop to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaki Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Makaki Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Makaki Iii with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makaki Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Northrop keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
Makaki Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Northrop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makaki Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Northrop can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaki Iii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Makaki Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaki Iii landing some decent shots from guard.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Northrop controls Makaki Iii momentarily but Makaki Iii frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Northrop blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
An inside leg kick lands from Northrop.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Northrop misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Northrop.
Makaki Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Northrop throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Northrop gets control of Makaki Iii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Northrop will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makaki Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Northrop's head.
Makaki Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Makaki Iii throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii postures up in Northrop's guard and throws a big left but Northrop blocks it.
Makaki Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Northrop is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB2#
Northrop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Northrop working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makaki Iii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makaki Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Northrop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makaki Iii throws a strike but Northrop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii pulls Northrop in to control the position.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Makaki Iii wants to sweep here but Northrop controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaki Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makaki Iii is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Northrop trying to control the position.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Northrop has his foot on Makaki Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaki Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Makaki Iii stands up over Northrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep. #T3#
Makaki Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii won't allow Northrop to sweep him here.
Makaki Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of digs.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makaki Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaki Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop has momentary wrist control but Makaki Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Northrop is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Northrop keeps moving.
Northrop 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.#T4#
Makaki Iii cracks Northrop with a solid left hand.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Northrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaki Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Northrop is working from the bottom.
Northrop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Northrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makaki Iii defends it easily.
Makaki Iii looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Russell Northrop had this to say: 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Event:
Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
A clash of legs there as Makaki Iii blocks the low kick.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Shoe down with leg kicks.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Shoe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Shoe.
Shoe misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shoe throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoe.#T1#
Shoe wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Shoe - just one landing.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makaki Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shoe throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Shoe looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Shoe just gets out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gum Shoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a takedown into side control.
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with an elbow. That is naaassty.
An elbow from Makaki Iii crashes against the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii trying to control the action but Shoe is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii tries to score with some ground and pound. Shoe controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Shoe is looking to regain half guard here but Makaki Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Makaki Iii.
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makaki Iii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Shoe tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shoe regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Shoe is trying to stand back up but Makaki Iii is controlling him
Makaki Iii controlling the action here.
Shoe tries to kick Makaki Iii off but Makaki Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Shoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makaki Iii.
Shoe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii preventing the sweep.
Shoe being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoe wants to get back to his feet but Makaki Iii is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Shoe is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Shoe instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shoe.
Shoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Shoe clinches with his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaki Iii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
The referee calls for Makaki Iii to work.
Makaki Iii is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yancy Makaki Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoe tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Shoe back against the cage.
Shoe lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gum Shoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Shoe finds it's way through Makaki Iii's defenses.
A slow jab from Shoe misses its intended target. #TD#
Makaki Iii gets a double leg takedown into Shoe's guard.
Makaki Iii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Makaki Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoe holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii postures up in Shoe's guard and throws a big left but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe wants to stand but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Shoe wants to stand and escape but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Makaki Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Shoe has wrist control.
Makaki Iii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makaki Iii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Makaki Iii stalls from top position.
Makaki Iii scoring with punches from side control.
Makaki Iii lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shoe is trying to get back to his feet.
Shoe tries to bench press Makaki Iii off him but Makaki Iii keeps the position.
Shoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Makaki Iii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Shoe some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Shoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoe keeps working. #T2#
Makaki Iii throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shoe works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Makaki Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shoe is looking to control Makaki Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shoe avoid being mounted?
Shoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shoe trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii thows a huge punch but Shoe dodges it nicely.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Makaki Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoe keeps working.
Shoe is trying to stand.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to take a break and control but Shoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaki Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shoe defending well though.
Shoe is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
Shoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shoe has his hands clasped together around Makaki Iii's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Makaki Iii working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makaki Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makaki Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoe's head.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Shoe pushes Makaki Iii off looking to stand but Makaki Iii dives back in and keeps control.
Makaki Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is keen to just control but Shoe is a slippery customer.
Makaki Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shoe trying to control but Makaki Iii postures up.
Makaki Iii working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shoe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Makaki Iii throwing shots but Shoe is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makaki Iii connects with a nice short shot to Shoe's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Shoe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shoe has control of Makaki Iii's left arm, preventing Makaki Iii from doing any damage.
Shoe wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment.
Shoe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makaki Iii dives into side control.
Makaki Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Shoe tries to escape but Makaki Iii is in control.
The strikes coming from Makaki Iii are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Makaki Iii is trying to ground and pound but Shoe uses the momentary lack of control by Makaki Iii to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe wants to improve his position but Makaki Iii is controlling well.
Makaki Iii lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Makaki Iii wants to control but Shoe is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Shoe has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Makaki Iii is on him like a limpet, forcing Shoe back against the cage.#BC2#
Shoe breaks the clinch.
Shoe misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter the offense by Shoe and move into the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Shoe misses with a straight right.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoe misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combo that has Shoe backing up. Shoe nods at Makaki Iii to acknowledge the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shoe 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoe jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Shoe is predictable there
and Makaki Iii counters with a head kick. That will keep Shoe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makaki Iii shoots in and drives through. Shoe sprawls well.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shoe defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Shoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe tries a quick counter leg kick but Makaki Iii is wise to it.
Shoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Shoe.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Makaki Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shoe is out of range.
Shoe with a nice cross.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Shoe.
Makaki Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Gum Shoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe misses with a shot to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a one-two to the body.
Shoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick that sends Shoe stumbling back into the cage.
Shoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a two punch combo.
Shoe lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
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!
Shoe throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Shoe's ribcage but misses.
Shoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Shoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shoe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoe misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Shoe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shoe scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shoe throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Makaki Iii half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a takedown. Shoe tries to sprawl out of it but Makaki Iii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shoe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gum Shoe.
I think Shoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gum Shoe!
Post fight, Gum Shoe took to the microphone: 'Don't touch my gums, I won't steal your shoes.'.
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Event:
Syn 664 Magufuli vs Whyme
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmoud did well to prevent Makaki Iii getting side control.
Mahmoud tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Mahmoud controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##SU2#
Makaki Iii decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmoud swivels and escapes.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahmoud defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Mahmoud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Mahmoud darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards. #T3##BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Mahmoud tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
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!
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahmoud but Mahmoud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Makaki Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmoud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahmoud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makaki Iii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mahmoud holds on for dear life.
Mahmoud wants to control but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii prevents Mahmoud from getting the reversal.#SU2#
Makaki Iii gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T1#
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.#T2##TD2#
Makaki Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Mahmoud's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Makaki Iii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mahmoud to stand up.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Makaki Iii shoots for a takedown but Mahmoud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a double leg but Mahmoud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahmoud lands a front kick.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mahmoud takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahmoud has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Makaki Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii is trying to push Mahmoud away but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud circles away easily
and Mahmoud counters with a good, hard body kick but Makaki Iii shrugs it off.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Makaki Iii with that takedown attempt.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii shoots in but Mahmoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Mahmoud slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaki Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahmoud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well. He's pushed Makaki Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaki Iii is defended easily by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Mahmoud. No joy for Makaki Iii on that attempt.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Mahmoud throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahmoud.
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahmoud, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud 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:
Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Garibaldi is just out of range.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Garibaldi is looking to counter the offense by Makaki Iii and move into the clinch.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Garibaldi cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garibaldi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Garibaldi jumps back.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Makaki Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick.
Garibaldi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Garibaldi saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Garibaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garibaldi.
Garibaldi throws a front kick aimed at Makaki Iii's knee but Makaki Iii avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.#T1##CL#
Garibaldi has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garibaldi is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Garibaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Garibaldi 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.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Garibaldi.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Garibaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garibaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garibaldi in his tracks.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garibaldi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garibaldi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garibaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
Garibaldi motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Garibaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Garibaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garibaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garibaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Garibaldi blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Garibaldi throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garibaldi lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garibaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garibaldi looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
That kick from Garibaldi tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garibaldi checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Garibaldi throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makaki Iii lunges at Garibaldi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garibaldi's hand.
Garibaldi misses with a low kick as Makaki Iii jumps back.
Nice defenses there by Garibaldi.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Garibaldi avoids it easily.
Garibaldi is looking to clinch.
Garibaldi looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Garibaldi's shoulder, as Garibaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garibaldi throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Garibaldi's front leg.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garibaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garibaldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Garibaldi avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Garibaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garibaldi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garibaldi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Garibaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Garibaldi's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Garibaldi tries to counter by clinching up but Makaki Iii breaks away and moves out of range.
Garibaldi cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Garibaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garibaldi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Garibaldi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garibaldi checks it well.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makaki Iii lands with a straight right. Garibaldi didn't see that one coming.
Makaki Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garibaldi under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Garibaldi blocks the low kick.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Garibaldi counters by clinching up. #TD#
Garibaldi jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Garibaldi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't defend quickly enough and Garibaldi has managed to lock this one up! Can Makaki Iii escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Garibaldi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Garibaldi!
Michael Garibaldi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spinks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Spinks.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Spinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Spinks thumps Makaki Iii with a low kick.
Makaki Iii cracks Spinks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Spinks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Spinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick. #T1#
Spinks slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii works Spinks's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Spinks as he checks the leg kick.
Spinks tries a quick counter leg kick but Makaki Iii is wise to it.
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Spinks.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spinks lands a high kick!
Spinks connects with a right hand. Makaki Iii shakes it off.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii connects with a right hand. Spinks shakes it off.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii walks into a jab.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinks throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii cracks Spinks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.#T2#
Spinks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spinks checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Spinks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makaki Iii but Makaki Iii pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A right-left combo lands from Makaki Iii.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spinks, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Spinks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spinks lands a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii stuns Spinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makaki Iii had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spinks slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spinks throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spinks misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spinks. Spinks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spinks.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Spinks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spinks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spinks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spinks's calf.
Spinks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Spinks avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Spinks connects with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Spinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Spinks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Spinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii sets himself, and Spinks steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaki Iii avoids it this time.
Spinks tries to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Spinks checks a leg kick nicely.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Spinks throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Spinks.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Spinks lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spinks can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Spinks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Spinks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spinks checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Spinks moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Spinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spinks is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Spinks. Beautiful body shot.
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.#T2#
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Spinks off the cage and back into range.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spinks connects with a nice looking jab.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaki Iii will feel that in the morning.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Spinks's head back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
Spinks throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild combination.
Spinks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spinks is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii half committed to a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Spinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Spinks settles back down.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
A low kick from Makaki Iii misses
and Spinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii defending well as Spinks loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spinks misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spinks's head.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Spinks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spinks slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Spinks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Spinks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Spinks.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Spinks blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Spinks.
Makaki Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Spinks won't allow it.
Spinks tries to pull guard but Makaki Iii holds him up against the cage and eventually Spinks drops back down to his feet.
Spinks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Spinks should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Spinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spinks avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spinks checks it well.
Spinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Spinks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Spinks connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Makaki Iii lands with a good body shot.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spinks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spinks.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spinks walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Spinks looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii motions for Spinks to come forward. Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makaki Iii is able to avoid easily.
Spinks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Spinks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinks throws out the jab.
Spinks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
Spinks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spinks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Spinks gets a clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spinks or not.
Spinks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Spinks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spinks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spinks tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Spinks pulls guard successfully.
#T3##SUB2#
Spinks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makaki Iii is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spinks.
Spinks trying to remain calm as Makaki Iii controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spinks is trying to improve his position.
Spinks is trying to work for a sweep but Makaki Iii has mounted him!
Makaki Iii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spinks?
Spinks tries to lock up and control but Makaki Iii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Spinks sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spinks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Spinks looking for a kimura from the bottom but Makaki Iii passes into side control!
Spinks tries to buck Makaki Iii off but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
The referee asks Makaki Iii politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makaki Iii prefers to stall for the moment though.
Spinks is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A victorious Yancy Makaki Iii 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:
Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Northrop cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Northrop tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a kick to the temple. Northrop shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Northrop moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Northrop shoots and misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Northrop is rocked!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Northrop! Makaki Iii lets Northrop back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OH! Northrop has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Makaki Iii smells blood and charges in for the finish! Makaki Iii unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Northrop sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'.
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Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Turner.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Turner throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Turner throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Turner lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
A big right from Turner misses.
Makaki Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Turner lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Turner avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.#T3#
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Turner misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makaki Iii eats them both and turns towards Turner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Turner pushes him away.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaki Iii pinned against the cage. Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Turner checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii feints a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that 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.
#R2#
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii pushes Turner away with a front kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Elgin Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Turner swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.#T1#
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Turner throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
#BC#
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Turner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turner throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makaki Iii.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii. #CL#
Turner gets a clinch. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Turner misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turner.
Turner clobbers Makaki Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner punishes Makaki Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick aimed at Turner's knee but Turner avoids it well.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Turner is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Turner clinches up against the cage.
Turner lands a shot to the body.#TD#
Makaki Iii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turner is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makaki Iii to the mat. Makaki Iii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Turner continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Makaki Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Turner defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makaki Iii enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makaki Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
More hug and hope from Turner.#T3#
Makaki Iii controlling Turner's posture.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Turner in close.
Makaki Iii pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#CL#
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Turner is trying to push Makaki Iii away but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Turner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elgin Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Syn 645 Jones vs Knox
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Shoe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makaki Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Shoe settles back down.
Shoe 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.
Makaki Iii 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.
A lazy left from Shoe finds it's target.
Shoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shoe doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoe throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Shoe.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Shoe's leg. Shoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoe throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Shoe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Shoe defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Shoe avoids the punch easily.
Shoe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe moves in looking to clinch but Makaki Iii pushes him off.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Shoe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Shoe moved out of range nicely.
Shoe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Shoe takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2##CL#
Makaki Iii moves into range and clinches up with Shoe.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shoe stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shoe tries to stall but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Shoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Shoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shoe tries to bum rush Makaki Iii with a series of wild strikes but Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a combination
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe. #BC#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shoe misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Shoe tries to clinch there but Makaki Iii circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Makaki Iii rushes Shoe and presses him up against the cage.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Shoe can't break the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Shoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shoe throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Shoe only half commits.
Shoe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shoe scores with a decent looking hook.
Shoe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Shoe lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Makaki Iii thumps Shoe with a low kick.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Shoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shoe works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Shoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoe tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Shoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Shoe saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Shoe.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Shoe misses.
As Shoe backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Shoe against the cage.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Makaki Iii stalling the fight.
Shoe blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Shoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shoe lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Shoe misses the target.
Shoe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shoe slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shoe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gum Shoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii clobbers Shoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shoe avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Shoe moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shoe misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shoe slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii jabs at Shoe's body.
Shoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a body shot.
And Makaki Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shoe stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
That kick from Shoe tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Shoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shoe delivers a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Shoe counters with a thumping low kick.
Shoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gum Shoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Shoe was well out of range.
Shoe throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Shoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick from Shoe misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Shoe drives through and clinches with Makaki Iii against the cage.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Shoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves in looking to clinch but Shoe pushes him off.
It seemed like Shoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shoe.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Shoe controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Shoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoes head.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shoe blocking some punches.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoe lands a nice looking body shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shoe throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shoe.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Shoe with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Shoe moves out of range easily.
Shoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shoe, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shoe can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Shoe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Shoe.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Shoe manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Shoe.
Shoe loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii punishes Shoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Shoe scores with a jab.
Shoe throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it. #T3#
Shoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shoe. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Shoe.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Shoe's front leg.
Makaki Iii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Shoe misses.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Shoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Shoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Shoe is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makaki Iii 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 Shoe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shoe! But no joy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shoe.
Shoe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe taking a breather.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gum Shoe had this to say: 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Event:
Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Sharp swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Sharp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Sharp is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makaki Iii with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Sharp. Those never looked like landing.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Crunch! Makaki Iii slams his shin into Sharp's torso.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sharp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sharp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sharp sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sharp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Sharp down with leg kicks.
Makaki Iii tries to land a body kick
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Sharp.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Sharp swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sharp takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Sharp.
Makaki Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Sharp should have avoided that one.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaki Iii.
Sharp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sharp.#T3#
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharp's calf.
Sharp is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Sharp misses with a hook.
Sharp looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharp's calf.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Sharp as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Sharp is looking for the big counter here.
Makaki Iii tests Sharp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii lands a front kick.
A low kick from Makaki Iii is predictable there
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Sharp steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Sharp was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii jabs Sharp right on the nose. Sharp blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharp wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that 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.
#R2#
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sharp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makaki Iii.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sharp keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Sharp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii thumps Sharp with a low kick.#T1#
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sharp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Sharp takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sharp swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii cracks Sharp with a good jab.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp. #T2#
Sharp throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Sharp might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makaki Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Sharp blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Sharp avoids it.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Sharp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sharp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sharp avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
#T3#
Sharp lands a jab to the head.
Sharp throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Sharp only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Sharp is out of range.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Sharp thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sharp.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Sharp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sharp takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Sharp saw that one coming.
Sharp on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks Sharp with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharp.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Sharp off balance momentarily.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sharp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Sharp misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sharp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sharp is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makaki Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sharp has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Makaki Iii.
Sharp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharp.#T1#
Sharp blocks a leg kick.
Sharp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sharp throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sharp.
A nice side step and Sharp releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Sharp.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Sharp drops his hands momentarily and Makaki Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp is looking for the big counter here.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Sharp.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Sharp avoided it.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Sharp now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp lands a nice looking body shot.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharp.
Sharp has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharp's calf.
Makaki Iii cracks Sharp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makaki Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sharp misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Sharp throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Sharp seems unphased.
Sharp misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sharp doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharp closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makaki Iii punishes Sharp's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Sharp misses.
Sharp works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Sharp's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Sharp.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Sharp with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sharp stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Sharp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Sharp misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.
Sharp swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 636 Jones vs Mahmoud IV
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Hunt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hunt is in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Makaki Iii keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hunt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunt.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hunt landing with the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii is adopting a defensive guard.
Hunt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Hunt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Makaki Iii has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick that sends Hunt stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Makaki Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Hunt flicks out a counter leg kick but Makaki Iii steps away.#TD2#
Hunt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Hunt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Makaki Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Hunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Makaki Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Makaki Iii tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Hunt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt working over Makaki Iii with some ground and pound. Makaki Iii looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makaki Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Makaki Iii trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hunt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura but Makaki Iii is defending well.
Hunt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Makaki Iii still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Makaki Iii has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Makaki Iii is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Makaki Iii moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hunt gets back to half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Makaki Iii in a clinch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii thows a leg kick but Hunt checks it
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Hunt wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Hunt down.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Nice jab there from Hunt. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Hunt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD2#
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makaki Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makaki Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
Hunt is fighting to break Makaki Iii's control of his arms but Makaki Iii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
Our winner, Paul Hunt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spinks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaki Iii will feel that in the morning.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
A swing and a miss from Spinks.#T1##CL2#
Spinks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spinks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Spinks. #BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Spinks misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii is looking for a counter combo.
Spinks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spinks throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks walks into a left hand.
Spinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Spinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.#T3#
Spinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spinks scores with a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Spinks scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Spinks in the body.
Spinks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Spinks.
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Spinks off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Spinks slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Spinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spinks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makaki Iii checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
Spinks misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Spinks lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Spinks tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range. #T1#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks shoots and misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spinks.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spinks - that will leave a mark!
Spinks lands a head shot.#T2#
Spinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Spinks slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
And Spinks tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spinks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Spinks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.#T3#
Spinks slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makaki Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spinks to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Spinks throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks shoots in for a takedown but Makaki Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spinks throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks with the counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Spinks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makaki Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spinks scrambles back to his feet.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinks finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Spinks checks it.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks thows a body kick. Makaki Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spinks jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Spinks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spinks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Spinks misses.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii sizes up Spinks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spinks moves away.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range. #T1#
Spinks blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spinks.
Spinks tried to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Spinks checks it.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Spinks sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spinks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to work over Spinks's front leg with a kick but Spinks checks it.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spinks at a distance.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Spinks moves out of range.
Spinks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spinks takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Makaki Iii gets caught napping as Spinks dives in and scores a takedown. Makaki Iii manages to retain guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Spinks in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Spinks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makaki Iii's guard.
Spinks wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is defending well.
Makaki Iii manages to get to full guard.
Spinks stands up over Makaki Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spinks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spinks looking to pass the guard.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii looking to control but Spinks passes into half guard.
Spinks thows a huge punch but Makaki Iii dodges it nicely.
Makaki Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Supernova IX
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Diggs lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Diggs tries to clinch but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Diggs moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Diggs misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
I was talking to Diggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Makaki Iii pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Diggs tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makaki Iii can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii pushes Diggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Makaki Iii. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Diggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
Diggs lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Diggs tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diggs pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks the elbow strike.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs lands a shot to the body.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Diggs. #T4#
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Diggs as the two fighters clinch.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diggs - that will leave a mark!
Diggs throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches up against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position but instead, Diggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makaki Iii into the cage.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Diggs tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Diggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makaki Iii or not.
Makaki Iii is working Diggs over against the cage.
Diggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards. #T2#
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diggs.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Diggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diggs or not.
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii wants to stall.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Diggs.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orlando Diggs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Diggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diggs's gas tank.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diggss head.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makaki Iii or not.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Diggs.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Diggs working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diggs thinking.
Diggs defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makaki Iii finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Diggs tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Diggs avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Diggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs lands a left hand.
A short right from Diggs on the inside.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Diggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Diggs.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
A bit of stalling here from Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Diggs - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Diggs.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
#T4#
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii is trying to stall.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Makaki Iii pushes Diggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Diggs.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Diggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Orlando Diggs.
Well Diggs 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
A relieved looking Orlando Diggs thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Lethal thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Lethal scoring well with a low kick there.
Lethal throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Lethal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lethal, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Lethal looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lethal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lethal swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Lethal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Lethal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Lethal throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Lethal keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makaki Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Lethal.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
Makaki Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lethal's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Lethal.
Lethal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lethal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii pushes Lethal up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lethal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Lethal. #BC#
Lethal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range. #T2#
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii connects with a right hand. Lethal shakes it off.
Lethal misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lethal.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lethal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lethal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lunges at Lethal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lethal's hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makaki Iii!
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Lethal slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lethal at a distance.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lethal, right into the meat.
Lethal throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Lethal throws a head kick that Makaki Iii semi-blocks.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Lethal down by chopping away at his legs.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Lethal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lethal cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Lethal lands a front kick.
Lethal fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lethal's calf.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Makaki Iii pushes Lethal up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii cracks Lethal with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Lethal blocks it.
Lethal being controlled against the cage.
Lethal blocking some punches.
Lethal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii pushes Lethal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lethal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lethal works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lethal misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lethal lands a really nice looking cross but Makaki Iii seems unphased.
Lethal slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Lethal's ribcage but misses.
Lethal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal misses with an uppercut.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Lethal checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Lethal up against the cage.
Lethal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lethal.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lethal misses with the head strike.
Lethal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Lethal tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Makaki Iii.
Lethal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lethal, as that shot connected.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Lethal digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Lethal connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Makaki Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii cracks Lethal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lethal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Lethal throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Crunch! Lethal slams his shin into Makaki Iii's torso.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lethal.
Lethal tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Lethal moves out of range.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Lethal moved out of range nicely.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lethal cracks Makaki Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lethal was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.#T3#
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Lethal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lethal down.
Lethal lands a jab to the nose.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to chop away at Lethal's legs.
As Makaki Iii backs away, Lethal returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lethal misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal catches Makaki Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Lethal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Lethal's leg but Lethal calmly moves out of range.
Lethal tried to counter with a leg kick but Makaki Iii avoided it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
A low kick from Makaki Iii misses
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lethal checks a leg kick.
Lethal slips under a jab.
Lethal scores with a hook.
Lethal misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lethal.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lethal throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii looks for the body kick but Lethal saw that one coming.
Lethal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lethal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lethal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lethal.
Lethal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Lethal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lethal throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lethal lands with a nice body punch.
Lethal takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Lethal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lethal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.#T1#
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Lethal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands with a hook. Lethal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lethal avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Lethal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Lethal lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Lethal there.
Makaki Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lethal feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Lethal jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Lethal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lethal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lethal feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lethal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makaki Iii scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Lethal.
Matt Lethal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Lethal and presses him up against the cage.
Lethal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Lethal blocks it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Lethal controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lethal gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lethal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lethal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lethal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lethal lands with a short shot to the head.
Lethal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lethal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makaki Iii is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Lethal being controlled against the cage.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Lethal blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Lethal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lethal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Lethal circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lethal.
#CL2#
Lethal tries to keep at a distance but Makaki Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lethal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Lethal blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Lethal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Syn 621 Diggs vs Wearmouth
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Spinks slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makaki Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Spinks slaps the foot to one side.
Spinks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spinks lands a head kick. Makaki Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks lands a jab.#T1#
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spinks takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Spinks's front leg.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Spinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Spinks throws a fast counter high kick but Makaki Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Nice jab there from Spinks.
Spinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down. #T2#
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spinks's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks.
Spinks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T3#
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a head kick.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses.
Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Spinks jumps back.
Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
Spinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Spinks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Spinks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makaki Iii rather than just go for the knockout.
Makaki Iii tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spinks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
Spinks counters with a body kick.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spinks is able to avoid easily.
Spinks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makaki Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Spinks with an uppercut!
Spinks motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Spinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Spinks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spinks! But no joy.
Spinks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Spinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Spinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spinks avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Spinks seems unphased.
#T1#
Spinks throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spinks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makaki Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Spinks looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Spinks misses the jab.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spinks's hands.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spinks misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spinks just manages to avoid it.#T2#
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makaki Iii - that will leave a mark!
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Donk. Makaki Iii catches Spinks right on the button with a cross.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range.
Spinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii cracks Spinks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spinks cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spinks can do to turn this around?
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
A leg kick checked by Spinks.#T3#
Spinks pushes Makaki Iii away with a front kick.
Makaki Iii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spinks if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#T4#
Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spinks is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Spinks avoids it.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Spinks's midsection.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Spinks looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
A cross from Makaki Iii lands.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spinks tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it.
Spinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Spinks digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Spinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks.
Spinks cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Spinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Spinks lands a front kick.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spinks lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Spinks slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Makaki Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Spinks throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Spinks takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Spinks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaki Iii pinned against the cage. Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spinks is able to avoid easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Spinks misses with a double jab.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Spinks with a series of wild strikes but Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spinks misses the shot to the body.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Spinks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Spinks misses with a jab to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii catches Spinks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Spinks.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Spinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
A big left from Spinks misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spinks fails with the takedown.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Spinks.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinks tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Spinks.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 615 Diggs vs Sanada II
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasleyiev moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Vasleyiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Makaki Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Vasleyiev is wise to it.
Vasleyiev misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vasleyiev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Vasleyiev down.
Vasleyiev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Vasleyiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasleyiev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii has Vasleyiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasleyiev blocks an uppercut.
Vasleyiev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Vasleyiev working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vasleyiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Vasleyiev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasleyiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Vasleyiev throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Vasleyiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Vasleyiev takes one to the chin there.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Makaki Iii 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.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasleyiev.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Vasleyiev moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Vasleyiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vasleyiev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Vasleyiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Vasleyiev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vasleyiev tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Vasleyiev avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Vasleyiev misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Vasleyiev shrugs it off though.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasleyiev misses the target.
Vasleyiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Vasleyiev drives through and clinches with Makaki Iii against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasleyiev's elbow.
Vasleyiev lands with a left 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!
Vasleyiev misses with some punches.
#T2#
Vasleyiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasleyiev controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasleyiev blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Vasleyiev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Vasleyiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasleyiev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makaki Iii jabs Vasleyiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii cracks Vasleyiev with a good jab.
Vasleyiev blocks a jab.
Vasleyiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.#T3#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii motions for Vasleyiev to come forward. Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Vasleyiev.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasleyiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasleyiev misses the body punch
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasleyiev is just out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasleyiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Vasleyiev misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Vasleyiev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vasleyiev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.
Vasleyiev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Vasleyiev clinches.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vasleyiev.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasleyiev tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Vasleyiev's head. #T1#
Vasleyiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasleyiev lands with a light punch inside.
Vasleyiev scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head. #BC#
Vasleyiev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasleyiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasleyiev ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a solid leg kick but Vasleyiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makaki Iii.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasleyiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasleyiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasleyiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
It looked like Vasleyiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Makaki Iii misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Vasleyiev throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasleyiev's hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii lands with a straight right. Vasleyiev didn't see that one coming.
Vasleyiev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vasleyiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vasleyiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vasleyiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasleyiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasleyiev is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Vasleyiev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasleyiev's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vasleyiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Makaki Iii lands.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Worthington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Worthington 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.
Worthington thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Worthington slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worthington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worthington.
Worthington lands a jab 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!
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worthington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makaki Iii sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
Worthington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worthington misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Worthington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii cracks Worthington with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Worthington.
A hook to the body from Worthington.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
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!
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worthington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Worthington.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Worthington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worthington.
A shot in the inside from Worthington.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worthington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worthington lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii sizes up Worthington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Worthington. #TD#
Worthington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makaki Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Worthington throws a big right hand that misses.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worthington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makaki Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Worthington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Worthington.
Worthington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worthington blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Worthington should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii 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#
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Worthington moved out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Worthington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Worthington moves out of range easily.
It looked like Worthington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worthington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worthington misses with a body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Worthington is avoiding it.
Worthington throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthington.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Worthington counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.#T1#
Worthington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worthington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worthington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Worthington works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worthington loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Worthington slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Worthington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Makaki Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Worthington keeps it at a distance.
Worthington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Worthington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Worthington with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a leg kick.
Worthington misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Worthington throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Worthington down.
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!
Worthington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makaki Iii swivels and escapes.#T3#
Worthington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Worthington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Worthington misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Worthington moves away and avoids it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Worthington off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Worthington misses its target.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worthington doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worthington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worthington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Worthington's body. Worthington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
A head kick by Worthington misses
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Worthington ducks down to avoid it.
Worthington is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Worthington closes the distance and clinches.
Makaki Iii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii'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#
Worthington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worthington can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Worthington takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Worthington counters with a low kick, right behind Makaki Iii 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
Worthington slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.#T1#
Worthington tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a high kick!
Worthington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worthington misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Worthington ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Worthington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worthington looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii connects with a high kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worthington under the eye.#T2#
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Worthington clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthington scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worthington digs a right hand underneath Makaki Iii's ribcage. Makaki Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Worthington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaki Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worthington throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Worthington misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthington jumps guard but Makaki Iii stands there with Worthington around his waist. Worthington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Worthington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Worthington working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worthington looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worthingtons head.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Worthington misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worthington.
Makaki Iii is struggling to control the position.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##TD#
Worthington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Makaki Iii can't fight it off and eventually Worthington manages to take the fight to the floor. Makaki Iii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington content to stall in guard here.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makaki Iii 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 600 - All In
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Northrop.#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Northrop moves away and avoids it.
Northrop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Northrop avoided it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Northrop with a series of wild strikes but Northrop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Northrop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Northrop misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Northrop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Northrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii blocks a head kick by Northrop.
Northrop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Northrop tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Northrop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Northrop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Northrop closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Northrop throws a strike aimed at the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop. #SUB2#
Northrop looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Northrop throwing strikes but Makaki Iii manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Northrop is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Northrop is still trying to improve position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Northrop is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Makaki Iii off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Northrop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Makaki Iii. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Northrop misses with an elbow to the head.
Northrop has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii trying to control the hands but Northrop breaks the grip.
Makaki Iii tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Makaki Iii is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Northrop with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Northrop unloading with bombs!
Makaki Iii is looking to improve his position but Northrop isn't that keen on the idea.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Northrop looking to ground and pound but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Makaki Iii wants to control but Northrop is having none of it.
Northrop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Northrop prevents Makaki Iii from getting the reversal.
Makaki Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Northrop is working for a guillotine from mount but Makaki Iii frees his head quite easily.
#T4#
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Makaki Iii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Northrop.
BOOM! Northrop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Northrop thowing shots but they're missing.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii tries to hold on but Northrop postures up.
Northrop looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Northrop's ribcage but misses.
Northrop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Northrop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Northrop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Northrop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Northrop manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makaki Iii on his heels. He'll look to pass Makaki Iii's guard now, I'm sure.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Northrop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Northrop throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Northrop in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Northrop advances position into side control!
Makaki Iii avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Northrop.
Northrop working the ground and pound from side control.
Northrop landing strikes. #SUB2#
Northrop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Northrop wants to take a breather but Makaki Iii manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Northrop.
Northrop is working Makaki Iii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Northrop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Northrop being controlled here momentarily.
Northrop throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
Northrop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Northrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Northrop tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Northrop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Northrop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makaki Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russell Northrop has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Northrop accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Northrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makaki Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Northrop trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makaki Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makaki Iii working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
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!
#R3#
Northrop avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Northrop misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Northrop's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Northrop swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Northrop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Northrop tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Northrop with an uppercut!
Northrop throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Northrop.
Northrop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Northrop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Northrop shoots and misses
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Northrop fails with a takedown attempt.
Northrop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Northrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Northrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Northrop throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Northrop off to one side.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Northrop.#CL2#
Northrop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Northrop drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Northrop fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Northrop misses with a knee to the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii stalling in the clinch but Northrop improves position. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Northrop as Makaki Iii tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Makaki Iii presses Northrop against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Northrop wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Northrop manages to avoid it.
Northrop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Northrop.
Northrop throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Northrop.#TD2#
Northrop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown 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!
Northrop is trying to ground and pound but Makaki Iii uses the momentary lack of control by Northrop to regain half guard.
Northrop looks to land a strike but Makaki Iii avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Northrop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Northrop from controlling successfully.
Northrop connects with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to strike from the bottom.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Northrop in close.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Northrop wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Northrop postures up in Makaki Iii's guard and throws a big left but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Northrop wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Northrop. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Northrop off the ropes and back into range.
Northrop dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Northrop moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Northrop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Northrop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Northrop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Northrop.
I've got Northrop 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
An out of breath and clearly excited Russell Northrop thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Syn 593
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a wild body kick that Halo sees coming a mile off.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Makaki Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back!
Halo just trying to survive but Makaki Iii is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Makaki Iii keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halo is really stuck here.
Halo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Halo trying to control the position but Makaki Iii manages to sink in the hooks.
Makaki Iii is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Halo trying to control but not successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the action but Makaki Iii just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Halo is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Makaki Iii avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makaki Iii is staying active.
Makaki Iii controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Makaki Iii kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Makaki Iii is hanging on to Halo's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Halo trying to control the action but Makaki Iii just sinks the hooks in.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
Halo cracks Makaki Iii with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Halo gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
Halo tries to pull guard but Makaki Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Halo misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaki Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow. #T1##TD2#
Halo jumps into guard, dragging Makaki Iii to the mat.
Makaki Iii being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Halo working for a triangle but Makaki Iii defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makaki Iii stacks Halo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makaki Iii!
A lull in the action here as Makaki Iii stalls from top position.#T2#
Halo sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaki Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halo wants to control but Makaki Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Makaki Iii prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Makaki Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makaki Iii tries to pass. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makaki Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yancy Makaki Iii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Halo. Halo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Halo will feel that in the morning.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in but no luck this time.
Halo throws a leg kick
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
A jab from Halo misses. #T1#
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Halo's leg but Halo calmly moves out of range.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo tries to move into range but Makaki Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Halo tries for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away easily
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halo.
Makaki Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Halo with the counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.#CL#
Halo tries to keep at a distance but Makaki Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makaki Iii walks away with a smile on his face. Halo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Halo.
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Halo's calf.#T4#
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Halo throws a low kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
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!
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Halo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch but Savkov slips to the side
and Savkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Savkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savkov has time to react.
Savkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Savkov moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savkov defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Savkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Savkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savkov walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savkov.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Savkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Savkov checks it.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Savkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Savkov misses the jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Savkov finds it's target.
Savkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makaki Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Savkov saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Savkov is just out of range.
Makaki Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Savkov's midsection.
Savkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Savkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Savkov circles away and keeps his distance.#T3##TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savkov.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Makaki Iii's brow.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov stays in close to Makaki Iii's body and controls the position.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Makaki Iii has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaki Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii stuns Savkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Savkov misses with a double jab.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savkov.
A cross from Savkov lands.
Makaki Iii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savkov's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Savkov moves out of range.
Makaki Iii looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Savkov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Makaki Iii!
Savkov throws a strike aimed at the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Savkov trying to control the position but Makaki Iii is working away. #SUB#
Savkov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Makaki Iii is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Savkov yanks on the arm and Makaki Iii is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Savkov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Savkov!
In his post fight interview, Pavel Savkov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 582
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Shoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well.
Shoe misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Shoe throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii keeps Shoe at a distance using the push kick.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Shoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Shoe moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shoe momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Shoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Shoe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Shoe. #T1#
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shoe - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shoe. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Shoe looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Shoe is having none of it.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shoe at a distance.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Shoe lands the left hand.
Shoe is looking to score with low kicks.
Shoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shoe throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Shoe.
Makaki Iii jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Makaki Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Shoe's ribs.
Shoe wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
Makaki Iii clobbers Shoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice body kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shoe.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shoe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Shoe misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Shoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shoe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shoe lands a nice uppercut.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Shoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoe.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shoe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Shoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shoe lands an elbow just above Makaki Iii 's eye.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoe can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makaki Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Shoe throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
A lazy body kick from Shoe
and Shoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shoe motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Shoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Shoe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Shoe strikes.
Makaki Iii lands with a slapping head 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!
Shoe throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.#T1#
Shoe checks a leg kick.
Shoe is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Shoe avoids it.
Shoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoe misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Shoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
And Shoe counters with a quick kick to the body but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shoe's head.
Shoe throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Shoe slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Shoe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Shoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoe misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
It looked like Shoe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makaki Iii throws a front kick aimed at Shoe's knee but Shoe avoids it well.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shoe throws a right hand that Makaki Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Makaki Iii also avoids with ease.
Shoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shoe.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Shoe pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Shoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets a clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Shoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makaki Iii throws a combination that misses
and Shoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Shoe saw it coming and moves away.
Shoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Shoe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shoe throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Shoe ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Shoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Shoe slips the punch.
Shoe throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. #T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shoe.
Shoe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Shoe moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Shoe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii jabs Shoe right on the nose. Shoe blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
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!
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shoe. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Shoe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shoe.
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Shoe seems unphased.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shoe blocks the body kick.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
A left and a right from Makaki Iii both land. Nice combination.
Makaki Iii blocks a head kick by Shoe.
Shoe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
A head kick misses from Makaki Iii. #CL2#
Makaki Iii forces Shoe back against the cage and clinches.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoe's elbow. #T1#
Shoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Shoe.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Shoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoe blocking some punches.
Shoe misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shoe controls his hands.
Shoe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Shoe.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Shoe fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Makaki Iii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Shoe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Shoe lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Shoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoe throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shoe up against the cage.
Gum Shoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Shoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shoe.
Shoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Shoe working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii pushes Shoe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Shoe avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii cracks Shoe with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Shoe cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Shoe blocks it.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Shoe.
Shoe prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Shoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Shoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoe backwards.
Makaki Iii has Shoe pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gum Shoe was interviewed post fight and said 'I will stick to you like glue until I find you and keel yew!'.
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Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Savkov counters with a single leg into guard. Makaki Iii didn't expect that.
Savkov works over Makaki Iii with some ground and pound from guard.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Savkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savkov passes Makaki Iii's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makaki Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Makaki Iii is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii is trying to control but can't.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Savkov is staying active.
Makaki Iii keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
Savkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makaki Iii is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaki Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Makaki Iii is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Savkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makaki Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savkov.
Savkov is keen to just control but Makaki Iii is a slippery customer.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Savkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makaki Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Savkov was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov dives in for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##TD#
Savkov gets the takedown into side control.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makaki Iii is trying to control Savkov's posture but Savkov avoids it. #T4#
Savkov trying to control the position but Makaki Iii is working away.
Savkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Savkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savkov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Savkov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Savkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Makaki Iii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savkov. #SUB#
Savkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makaki Iii is just riding it out for now. Savkov eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Savkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Makaki Iii, which made it look bad.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savkov.
Makaki Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Savkov misses with a two punch combination.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Savkov's front leg with a kick but Savkov checks it.
Savkov attempts a counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it well and moves away.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Savkov blocks the leg kick.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Savkov avoids it.
Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Savkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makaki Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Savkov lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Savkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick, looking for Savkov's leg but Savkov calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Savkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Savkov lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savkov is working for takedown but Makaki Iii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Savkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
I was talking to Savkov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makaki Iii is pressed up against the cage. Savkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makaki Iii down to the mat. Makaki Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Savkov scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Makaki Iii scores with a push kick.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savkov throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaki Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Savkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Makaki Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Savkov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Makaki Iii is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Savkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makaki Iii keeps working.
Makaki Iii takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savkov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Makaki Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back!
Makaki Iii gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov breaks Makaki Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Makaki Iii has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Makaki Iii is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makaki Iii defends it nicely.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Savkov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Savkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Savkov.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Savkov's head but Savkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov misses with a hook.#T1#
Savkov misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Savkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Savkov misses the jab.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Makaki Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savkov checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Savkov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Savkov moves out of range easily.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savkov shoots and misses
and Savkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Savkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makaki Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Savkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Savkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Savkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Savkov throws a series of punches but Makaki Iii avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Savkov seems unphased.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Savkov moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Savkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savkov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Savkov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Savkov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makaki Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Makaki Iii blocks nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
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 Pavel Savkov.
I think Savkov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggs in the body.
Makaki Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Diggs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makaki Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot
and Diggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Diggs cracks Makaki Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diggs.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick.
Diggs backing away here, and Makaki Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Makaki Iii 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.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Diggs and presses him up against the cage.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Diggs gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs takes a shot to the head. #T2##BC#
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs scores with a push kick.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab from Diggs.
Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diggs. Diggs obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Diggs connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes one to the chin there.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.#T3#
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggs scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Diggs works on Makaki Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs connects with a jab.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orlando Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
A short right from Diggs.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Diggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diggs is trying to pull guard but Makaki Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Diggs lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.#BC#
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Diggs lands with a cross.
A left lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Diggs throws a front kick that sends Makaki Iii stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
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!
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggs.
Diggs throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Makaki Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Makaki Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diggss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Diggs.
That kick from Diggs tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Makaki Iii tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diggs throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Diggs has closed the distance and engaged Makaki Iii in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Diggs.
Makaki Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.#T4#
Diggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggs. That snapped Makaki Iii's head back.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii jabs Diggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs tried to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Diggs misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Diggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a series of strikes. Diggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.
Diggs defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Diggs.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Diggs throws a front kick aimed at Makaki Iii's knee but Makaki Iii avoids it well. #T1#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.
Jab from Diggs.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Makaki Iii takes one to the chin there.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs is looking to clinch. #T2#
That kick from Diggs tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Diggs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Makaki Iii tries to counter with a clinch but Diggs shakes him off and moves away.
Diggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Makaki Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
Diggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii cracks Diggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Diggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diggs.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Diggs controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Diggs.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaki Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Makaki Iii has double underhooks.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diggs tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Diggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Diggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Diggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Diggs fails to land.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Diggs tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diggs backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Diggs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs misses with an uppercut
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diggs.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crunch! Makaki Iii slams his shin into Diggs's torso.#T4#
Makaki Iii tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diggs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs lands an overhand right.
Diggs avoids the head kick by Makaki Iii.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Diggs catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Diggs.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that fourth round.
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!
#R5#
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Diggs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Makaki Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diggs.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Diggs.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Diggs digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Diggs tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggs in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diggs.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makaki Iii on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Diggs misses with some punches.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Diggs pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Diggs prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
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 Orlando Diggs.
I think Diggs 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs retains his welterweight title!
Orlando Diggs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.#CL2#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.#T1#
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makaki Iii or not.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
#T4##BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Makaki Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Jong Guk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii. #T2#
Jong Guk tries to break free but Makaki Iii pushes him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong Guk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs. #CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Makaki Iii avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that drops Jong Guk like a sack of potatoes! Makaki Iii dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Meyer takes a step back to recover.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Meyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Meyer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Meyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii thinks about the counter body kick.
Meyer throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
That kick from Meyer tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!#CL2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Come on Makaki Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer. #T1#
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii'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.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii pushes Meyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meyer digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Meyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Makaki Iii to work.
#T2#
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Meyer on the inside.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Meyer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii pushes Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Meyer's ribcage. Meyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meyers head.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meyer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range. #T4#
A jab lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Meyer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makaki Iii really felt that one!
Meyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meyer avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Meyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer connects with a right hand. Makaki Iii shakes it off.
Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meyer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Meyer scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Meyer lands with a good body shot.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Meyer.
Meyer wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches. #T1#
Meyer misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Meyer lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Meyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Meyer.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer misses with some punches.
#T2#
Makaki Iii is stalling here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Meyer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meyer's gas tank.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Meyer lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Meyer blocks it.
Meyer prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meyer.
Meyer throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries to stall but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Meyer blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Meyer fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Meyer gets through Makaki Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meyer.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meyer working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Meyer.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Meyer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii works Meyer's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrik Meyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Makaki Iii tests Meyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Meyer's head back.
Makaki Iii clobbers Meyer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Meyer is predictable there
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Meyer connects with a solid leg kick.
Ulrik Meyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Meyer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
Meyer moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer moves forwards but Makaki Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Meyer misses with a hook.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Meyer blocks the leg kick.
Meyer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer staying out of range there.
Oh Meyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meyer seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Meyer.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Meyer's leg. Meyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Meyer down with leg kicks.
Meyer 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.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Meyer.
Meyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meyer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meyer can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meyer moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Meyer avoids the punch easily.
Meyer misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Makaki Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Meyer's side.
Meyer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Makaki Iii. #T3#
Meyer throws a good cross that connects.
Meyer throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Meyer thumps Makaki Iii with a low kick.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meyer checks it well.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
A jab from Meyer misses.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Makaki Iii raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meyer throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Meyer misses.
Meyer slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Nice jab there from Meyer.
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meyer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Meyer's knee momentarily.
Meyer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Meyer wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Meyer slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Meyer tries to land a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Meyer was well out of range.
Meyer loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A victorious Yancy Makaki Iii thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.
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Event:
Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Symons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Symons.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Symons misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Symons looking to stall.
A short left from Makaki Iii. #TD2#
Symons has picked Makaki Iii up - he's going for a ride! Symons dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Symons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Symons seems to be working for a kimura but Makaki Iii defends the submission attempt.
Symons wants to take a breather but Makaki Iii is having none of it. #T1#
Makaki Iii is concentrating on defense, preventing Symons from advancing position.
Symons stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Symons wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Makaki Iii has his hands on Symons's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Symons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Symons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makaki Iii has Symons pulled in close to control his posture.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Symons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Symons only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Symons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makaki Iii as he jumps to the side.
Symons lands a jab-cross combination.
Symons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a three punch combo!
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Symons acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Symons swinging wildly here.
As Symons tries to get set, Makaki Iii tries to push him back and clinch up but Symons manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Symons lands an uppercut.
Symons blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Symons taking a breather.
Symons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Symons is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Symons.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Symons has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makaki Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Symons wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Symons wants a takedown but no success here.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
A short right from Makaki Iii. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Symons.
Symons misses with some punches.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Symons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Symons closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Good work by Makaki Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Symons throws a big shot that misses.
Symons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii scores with a leg kick.
Symons missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Symons backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Symons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Symons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Symons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Symons.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Symons.
Graeme Symons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Makaki Iii enables Symons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Makaki Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makaki Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Symons trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Symons looking to pass the guard.
Symons wants to control from the top but Makaki Iii keeps moving.
Makaki Iii pulls Symons in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Symons connects with an inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Symons avoids it.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Symons misses.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
A swing and a miss from Symons.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target. #T2#
Symons goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.#CL#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Symons working hard to break the clinch.
Symons lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Symons swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Symons controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Symons's elbow.
Symons drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Symons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Symons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Symons takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Symons tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Symons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Symons breaks the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Symons throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Symons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Symons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Symons's calf.
Makaki Iii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Symons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makaki Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Symons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Symons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.#T4#
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Symons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Symons wants to counter the offense by Makaki Iii and move into the clinch position.
Symons needs to keep his hands up - Makaki Iii had a free shot at his head there.
Symons misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Symons is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Symons throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Makaki Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Symons.
#CL#
Symons gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Symons's ribcage. Symons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Symons.
Symons has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makaki Iii, as that shot connected.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Symons tries to clinch but Makaki Iii moves away
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Symons will feel that in the morning.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Symons shoots for a takedown but Makaki Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Symons connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Symons throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Symons.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Symons.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Symons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Symons throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Symons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Symons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii punishes Symons's body with a nice straight punch.
Symons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Symons can do to turn this around?
Symons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Symons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Symons fails with the takedown.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Symons tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and pushes Symons back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Makaki Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Symons avoiding damage.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii gets through Symons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Symons's efforts to push away.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Symons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Symons's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii stalling.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents Symons from breaking the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Symons backwards.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Symons prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Symons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Symons tries to stall but Makaki Iii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Symonss head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Symons taking a breather.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graeme Symons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Symons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makaki Iii jabs Symons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Symons's front leg.
Makaki Iii pushes Symons away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Makaki Iii.#T4#
A low kick from Symons is predictable there
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Symons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makaki Iii stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makaki Iii wants it to stay on the feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graeme Symons.
Symons is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Symons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Symons's leg. Symons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Symons momentarily.
Makaki Iii connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Symons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Symons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Symons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Symons throws a head kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makaki Iii, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 334: Lafayette vs Makaki 2
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Lafayette's front leg.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lafayette is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Makaki Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lafayette is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lafayette.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
Lafayette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lafayette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lafayette lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Lafayette.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lafayette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makaki Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand. #TD#
Lafayette ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lafayette no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Lafayette has his foot on Makaki Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaki Iii works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a triangle but Makaki Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Makaki Iii sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lafayette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lafayette is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Makaki Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lafayette has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaki Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lafayette is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Lafayette has his foot on Makaki Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makaki Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lafayette is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Makaki Iii rolls with it to try and escape but Lafayette cranks on the arm and Makaki Iii is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vicente Lafayette!
Vicente Lafayette retains his welterweight title!
Vicente Lafayette made sure to mention his sponsor, Revenge Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 332: Lafayette vs Venom II
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Patton takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Patton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Patton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patton moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Patton throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patton throws out a powerful jab.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Patton moves away
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Patton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
A thudding body kick lands there by Patton!
Patton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makaki Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii connects with a right hand. Patton shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii jabs Patton right on the nose. Patton blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii 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.#T1#
Nice jab there from Patton.
Patton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Patton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Patton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Patton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patton doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Patton saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Patton slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Patton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patton moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Makaki Iii has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Patton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Patton misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Patton slips under a jab.
Patton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makaki Iii on the side of the head. #CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Patton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Patton blocking some punches.
Patton misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Patton blocks it.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Patton swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton misses with a punch on the inside.
Patton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Makaki Iii blocks an elbow strike.
Patton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Patton throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Patton's midsection.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Patton misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patton is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Patton's head back.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Patton looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Patton swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Patton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Patton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Patton swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Patton's head but Patton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patton moves away.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Patton scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Makaki Iii blocks the leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Patton's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Patton as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patton.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Patton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
letting Patton counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Patton tried to counter with a leg kick but Makaki Iii avoided it.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
Patton misses with a wild body shot.
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patton on the side of the head. #CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Patton and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Patton.
Patton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Patton obliges.
Makaki Iii presses Patton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Patton.
Patton misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii works on Patton's body with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Patton avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Patton has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks Patton with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patton misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Patton is rocked!
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Patton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makaki Iii lands a big right hand that drops Patton! The killer instinct kicks in and Makaki Iii finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Makaki Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XLVI
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Adelhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adelhard defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Adelhard is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adelhard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Adelhard's shoulder, as Adelhard tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adelhard at a distance.
Adelhard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard misses with the body kick
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adelhard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
A head kick misses from Adelhard.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Adelhard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Adelhard's front leg.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Adelhard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
Adelhard throws a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Adelhard counters with a nice uppercut.
Adelhard scores with a jab. Makaki Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adelhard avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Adelhard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adelhard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.#T2#
Makaki Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Adelhard misses with a body kick.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Adelhard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Adelhard avoided it.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adelhard connects with a solid leg kick.
Adelhard wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii tests Adelhard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adelhard jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Adelhard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Adelhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adelhard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adelhard misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adelhard at a distance.
Adelhard scores with a leg kick.
Adelhard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Adelhard.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.
Adelhard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Adelhard moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Adelhard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick from Makaki Iii lands but Adelhard takes it in his stride.
Adelhard throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adelhard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adelhard lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Adelhard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Adelhard looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Adelhard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adelhard misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Adelhard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Adelhard seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Makaki Iii is controlling Adelhard's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makaki Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adelhard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Adelhard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makaki Iii is aware though and is defending well.
Adelhard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaki Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adelhard has control of Makaki Iii's left arm, preventing Makaki Iii from doing any damage.
Makaki Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adelhard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adelhard controlling Makaki Iii's posture. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Adelhard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adelhard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makaki Iii is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adelhard swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adelhard lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adelhard throws a head kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Adelhard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Adelhard pushes Makaki Iii away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Makaki Iii crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adelhard - the referee stops the clock and Makaki Iii gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adelhard. Makaki Iii manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Adelhard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adelhard jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adelhard lands a jab to the head.
Adelhard scores with a shot to the body.
Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard.
Adelhard moves out of range of the strikes.
Adelhard tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Adelhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Adelhard.#T4#
Adelhard throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Adelhard only half commits.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adelhard cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Adelhard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Adelhard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Adelhard saw that one coming.
Adelhard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Adelhard ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Adelhard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adelhard throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Adelhard lands a lovely overhand right.
Makaki Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adelhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bertram Adelhard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Adelhard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adelhard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Adelhard thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Adelhard moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Adelhard connects with an inside leg kick.
Adelhard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Adelhard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Makaki Iii counters with a quick kick to the body but Adelhard blocks it.
Adelhard cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Adelhard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adelhard swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Adelhard ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adelhard throws a lazy head kick
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Adelhard down.
Adelhard slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Adelhard with the counter takedown but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Adelhard.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makaki Iii duly obliges. #ROC#
Adelhard is rocked!
Jab by Adelhard.
Adelhard is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Adelhard moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adelhard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adelhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adelhard seems to have recovered his senses.
Adelhard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Adelhard looks to move away, Makaki Iii throws a big counter combo but Adelhard just gets out of the way.
Adelhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Adelhard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adelhard misses with an uppercut
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Makaki Iii lands a big right hand that sends Adelhard crashing to the mat! Makaki Iii stays standing though and waves Adelhard back to his feet!
Adelhard tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Adelhard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Adelhard swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Adelhard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Adelhard moves out of range.
It seemed like Adelhard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adelhard lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adelhard moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Adelhard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adelhard goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
Adelhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makaki Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adelhard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.#T4#
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Adelhard.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Adelhard's leg. Adelhard is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Adelhard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Makaki Iii is right now.
Adelhard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Makaki Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adelhard sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Makaki Iii is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Yancy Makaki Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OFC 323: Barca vs Mangrove
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lafayette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lafayette. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lafayette avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lafayette lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
Lafayette definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lafayette throws a lazy body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette sets himself, and Makaki Iii steps forward looking for the clinch! Lafayette avoids it this time.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii clobbers Lafayette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii stuns Lafayette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Lafayette with an uppercut!
Lafayette lands with a straight right. Makaki Iii didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lafayette misses with a jab to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a low kick, right behind Lafayette 's knee.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lafayette misses the jab.
Lafayette jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
Lafayette throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.#T1#
Lafayette swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lafayette throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makaki Iii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lafayette.
An inside leg kick from Lafayette misses.
Lafayette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Lafayette slips the punch.
Lafayette quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lafayette scores with a nice head shot.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lafayette.
Lafayette lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lafayette takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Lafayette keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lafayette misses the target.
Lafayette misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lafayette takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lafayette checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lafayette misses the jab.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Lafayette moves out of range easily. #T2#
Lafayette looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Lafayette feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lafayette swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Lafayette.
The fighters circling - Lafayette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lafayette misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Lafayette.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lafayette moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Lafayette misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Lafayette.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Lafayette was well out of range.
Lafayette on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lafayette blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lafayette misses the target.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Lafayette.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands with a cross.
Makaki Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lafayette digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Lafayette throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lafayette misses with a looping right.
Lafayette throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Lafayette tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Lafayette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Makaki Iii defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lafayette misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makaki Iii, as that shot connected.
Makaki Iii avoids the head kick by Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Vicente Lafayette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lafayette blocks a jab.
Lafayette pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Lafayette.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lafayette scoring well with a low kick there.
Lafayette misses with a shot to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Lafayette is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafayette takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Lafayette is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vicente Lafayette will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makaki Iii defending well as Lafayette loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Lafayette avoids it with no problem.
Lafayette is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks.
Lafayette ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Vicente Lafayette is winning the standup battle so far.
Lafayette checks a leg kick nicely.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lafayette cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Lafayette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Lafayette.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Lafayette knows he should have avoided that one.
Lafayette scores with a jab.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lafayette throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Lafayette looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Lafayette throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makaki Iii.#T1#
Lafayette steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii clobbers Lafayette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Lafayette avoids it.
Lafayette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Lafayette is out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lafayette throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lafayette listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lafayette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lafayette takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lafayette.
Lafayette smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lafayette throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
A big left from Lafayette misses.
Makaki Iii was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing. #CL2#
Makaki Iii has Lafayette up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Lafayette scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Lafayette tries to pull guard but Makaki Iii won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Lafayette goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Lafayette.
Lafayette misses with some punches.
Lafayette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Lafayette blocks it.
Lafayette has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Lafayette jumps guard but Makaki Iii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
Lafayette is trying to pull guard but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vicente Lafayette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Lafayette pulls Makaki Iii into guard.
Makaki Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Lafayette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Makaki Iii has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lafayette to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Makaki Iii is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lafayette pulls down on the head and he's put Makaki Iii to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vicente Lafayette!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vicente Lafayette waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
OFC 317: Hilo
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Imbula's defenses.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Imbula avoids it well.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Imbula connects with a right hand. Makaki Iii shakes it off.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Imbula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Makaki Iii misses
and Imbula counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Imbula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Imbula misses with an uppercut
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Imbula slams his shin into Makaki Iii's torso.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imbula.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Imbula lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Imbula 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.
Imbula lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Makaki Iii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Imbula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Imbula cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Imbula misses.
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Imbula looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Imbula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Imbula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Imbula
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Imbula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Imbula moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Imbula misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Imbula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Imbula lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
The fighters circling - Imbula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Imbula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Imbula thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbula lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Imbula throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Makaki Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Imbula avoids it well.
Makaki Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Makaki Iii drops Imbula with a beautiful combination! Imbula stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Makaki Iii is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Imbula is rocked!
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Imbula is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Imbula looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii cracks Imbula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Imbula seems to have recovered his senses.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii sizes up Imbula with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Imbula.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Imbula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Imbula avoided it.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Imbula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Imbula throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imbula scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula scores with a shot to the body.
Imbula walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Imbula misses with a straight right.
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!
Imbula just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Imbula is just out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Imbula knows he should have avoided that one.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Imbula misses with a looping right.
Imbula fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Imbula tries to land a body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Imbula's leg. Imbula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Imbula moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Imbula.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Imbula misses with the body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imbula's hands.
Makaki Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Imbula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Imbula.#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii looks to land a body kick but Imbula moved away.
Imbula connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Imbula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Imbula throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imbula misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Imbula cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Imbula was well out of range.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Imbula.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Imbula.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imbula tries to counter with a clinch but Makaki Iii shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Imbula moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Imbula avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Imbula feints the counter takedown.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Imbula does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Imbula.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Imbula throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a lunging right hand
letting Imbula counter with a right hand.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Imbula throws out a counter right but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Imbula moves away.
Imbula takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Imbula throws a body kick that misses.
Imbula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Imbula down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Imbula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii throws a nice looking combination but Imbula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Imbula misses. #T1#
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a one-two to the body.
Makaki Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makaki Iii.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Imbula unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Imbula scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
Imbula throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Makaki Iii.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Imbula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Imbula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Imbula was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Imbula jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Imbula scores with a leg kick.
Imbula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Imbula manages to avoid it.
Imbula slips a jab and a cross from Makaki Iii.
Imbula replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Makaki Iii blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Imbula.
Makaki Iii misses the body punch
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Makaki Iii is rocked!#T3#
A low kick from Makaki Iii is predictable there
and Imbula counters with a huge left! Makaki Iii is in big trouble! He's backing up but Imbula isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Makaki Iii from any more damage. A dominating finish by Imbula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula is the new welterweight champion!
Cheik Imbula tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
OFC 311: Jah vs Hensen
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Makaki Iii finds it's target.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Debble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Debble moves out of range.
Debble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Debble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy body kick from Makaki Iii
and Debble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii tests Debble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Debble misses.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Debble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makaki Iii! But no joy.#T1#
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Debble finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Debble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Debble.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Debble avoids the punch easily.
Debble misses the jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Debble misses with a looping left.
A big right from Debble misses.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Debble throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Debble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Debble's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Debble punishes Makaki Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii punishes Debble's body with a nice straight punch.
Debble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Debble misses with an uppercut.
Debble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Debble counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Debble jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Debble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Debble connects with the punch.
It looks like Debble has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii stuns Debble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Debble prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Debble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Debble is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Debble takes a shot to the head.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
Debble working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Debble.
A short body shot lands from Debble as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.
Debble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble takes a shot to the head.
Debble misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Debble controls the action.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Debble working aggressively here.
Debble misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Debble.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Debble throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
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#
Debble throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Debble avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Debble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Debble.
Debble connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Debble against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Debble blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the head.
Debble lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Debble.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Debble prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Debble tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Debble back against the cage.
Debble can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Debbles head. #T1#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Debble presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii is pushing Debble 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 real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Debble misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debble working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Makaki Iii.
#BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Debble walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Debble throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Makaki Iii moves in looking to clinch but Debble pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target.
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Debble. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Debble moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii slips a straight right by Debble.
Makaki Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Debble steps away.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stuns Debble with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Makaki Iii. #T3#
Debble jabs Makaki Iii right on the nose. Makaki Iii blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
A swing and a miss from Debble.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Debble just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a low kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble lands an overhand right.
Debble throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii works Debble's body with a nice hook.
Makaki Iii throws a series of strikes that have Debble backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Debble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Makaki Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Debble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Debble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Debble's ribs.
Debble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Debble moves out of range.
Debble misses with a body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Debble.
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makaki Iii lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Debble pushes him away.
Makaki Iii is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Debble swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Debble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target.
Debble misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Debble moves out of range easily.
Debble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Debble off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Debble misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Debble walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Debble off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble backing away here, and Makaki Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Debble lands a head shot.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Debble swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Debble throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Debble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Makaki Iii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Debble's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Debble takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Debble throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii jabs at Debble's body.
Debble misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Good exchange - Debble coming out on top.
Debble cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Debble's leg. Debble is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Makaki Iii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Debble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Debble keeps it at a distance.
Debble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Debble 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.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Debble cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Makaki Iii pushes Debble up against the cage in a clinch.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble blocking some punches.
Debble is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Debble.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Debble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Debble misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a solid body kick.
Debble takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Debble jabs at Makaki Iii's body.
Debble scores with a shot to the body.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debble.
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makaki Iii! But no joy.
Debble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Debble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Debble counter with a right hand.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Debble misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Debble was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheers as Debble lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makaki Iii doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Debble.
Makaki Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Debble lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makaki Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Debble bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii wants to counter with a clinch but Debble pushes him away.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Debble.
Debble swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Debble is avoiding it.
Debble moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target.
Makaki Iii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Debble scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Makaki Iii is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Debble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Debble - just one landing.
Makaki Iii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Debble takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Debble throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makaki Iii catches Debble with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Debble walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makaki Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Debble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.#T4#
Debble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Debble. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Debble takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Debble.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Debble lands the left hand.
Debble throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Debble avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Makaki Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Debble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dum Debble will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Debble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Debble.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Debble lands a jab to the head.
Debble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Debble misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Debble blocks an uppercut.
Debble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debble working aggressively here.
Debble tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with a nice body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii. #T1#
Debble blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii gets through Debble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Debble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Debble misses with some punches.
Debble misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Debble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Debble or not.
Debble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii gets through Debble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Debble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Debble.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Debble tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii works on Debble's body with a couple of short punches.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii presses Debble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Debble's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Debble's gas tank.
A short right from Makaki Iii. #ROC2#
Debble is rocked!
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Oh Debble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Debble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Debble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Debble's ribcage. Debble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makaki Iii cracks Debble with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Debble as Makaki Iii tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Debble.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot. #T4#
Debble blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Debbles head.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Debble misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Debble and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Debble struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Debble lands a body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Debble as the two fighters clinch.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Debble.
Debble prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Debble misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii works on Debble's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Yancy Makaki Iii 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:
OFC 305: Wyatt vs Jah
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Imbula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Imbula's head.
Imbula moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Imbula's head but Imbula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Imbula missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imbula throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Imbula scores with a decent looking hook.
Imbula walks into a straight right hand from Makaki Iii.
Imbula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Imbula thinks about the counter body kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick that misses.
Imbula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Imbula throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Imbula loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.#T1#
Imbula lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Imbula.
Imbula throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Imbula.
Imbula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Imbula walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Imbula swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Imbula breaks away and moves out of range.
Imbula lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Imbula.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula slips under a jab.
Imbula lands with a cross.
Imbula avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makaki Iii throws a big shot that misses.#T2##CL#
Makaki Iii moves into range and clinches up with Imbula.
Imbula tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Imbula blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Imbula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Imbula's gas tank.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage.
Imbula scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Imbula lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Imbula scores with a shoulder strike.
Imbula taking a breather.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Imbula breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Imbula swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Imbula defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Makaki Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
Imbula misses with a hook to the body
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makaki Iii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Imbula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Imbula doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Imbula misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch
and Imbula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii.
Imbula punishes Makaki Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch.
Imbula lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Imbula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Imbula on the inside.
A short uppercut from Imbula.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Imbula.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Imbula lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
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#
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Imbula avoids them all with ease.
Makaki Iii defending well as Imbula loads up on a big left hand.
Cheik Imbula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Imbula does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imbula tries a quick counter leg kick but Makaki Iii is wise to it.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Imbula's shoulder, as Imbula tries to avoid the shot.
Imbula slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Imbula only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Imbula off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a right and a left that Imbula avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Imbula there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Imbula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Imbula defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Imbula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Imbula misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Imbula was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imbula lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily.
Imbula takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Imbula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Imbula in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Makaki Iii gets a clinch. #T2#
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Imbula working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
Imbula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Imbula on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Imbula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imbula misses with some punches.
#T3#
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Imbula pulls guard successfully.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Imbula wants to sweep here but Makaki Iii controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Imbula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imbula is trying to keep Makaki Iii in close.
#T4#
Imbula wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Imbula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.#SUB2#
Makaki Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Imbula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaki Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Imbula's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Imbula! But no joy.
Imbula on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Imbula swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Imbula throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Imbula takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Imbula's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Imbula throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Imbula just manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Imbula.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Imbula works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Imbula swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#ROC#
Imbula is rocked!
Imbula misses with a wild body shot.
Imbula is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Imbula scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Imbula seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Imbula.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Imbula.
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!
Makaki Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Imbula counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheik Imbula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Imbula moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
and Imbula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Imbula scores with a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Imbula.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Imbula on the side of the head.
Imbula scores with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Imbula's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Imbula.
Imbula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Imbula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Imbula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Imbula misses the shot to the body.
Imbula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Imbula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.#CL#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Imbula against the cage.
Imbula stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Imbula lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Imbula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
Imbula can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Imbula swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Imbula fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Imbula pulls guard successfully.
Imbula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makaki Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Imbula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makaki Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Imbula thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheik Imbula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
A relieved looking Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
OFC 300: Luzhin vs Makaki Iii
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Luzhin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luzhin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makaki Iii can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luzhin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makaki Iii has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Luzhin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Makaki Iii jabs Luzhin right on the nose. Luzhin blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii 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.#CL#
Luzhin clinches with his opponent.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luzhin lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Luzhin or not.
Luzhin lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
A short right from Luzhin on the inside. #T1#
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luzhin backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Knees to the body from Luzhin.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luzhin scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Luzhin blocks it.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Luzhin blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luzhin.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii. #T2##TD#
Luzhin successfully pulls guard.
Luzhin trying to keep a closed guard but Makaki Iii is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Luzhin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaki Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Makaki Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Luzhin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Makaki Iii has his hands clasped together but Luzhin extends and breaks Makaki Iii's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Luzhin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin retains his welterweight title!
Nikolai Luzhin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
OFC 291: Star Wars
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vasilev throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makaki Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasilev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilev throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vasilev.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilev jabs Makaki Iii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
Vasilev takes one on the button.
Vasilev lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Adrik Vasilev has been cut.#T1#
Makaki Iii lands the left hand.
Vasilev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vasilev's hands.
Vasilev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vasilev swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch
and Vasilev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasilev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Vasilev.
Vasilev 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.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Vasilev down with leg kicks. #CL#
Vasilev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasilev tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Vasilev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilev tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii gets through Vasilev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Vasilev ducked under it nicely.
Vasilev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Vasilev stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasilev's calf.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Vasilev avoids it well.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Vasilev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vasilev wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vasilev 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Vasilev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makaki Iii manages to circle out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Vasilev moved out of range.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev blocks it.
Vasilev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#T4#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makaki Iii steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses the body punch
and Vasilev counters with a nice leg kick.
Vasilev cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Vasilev throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasilev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makaki Iii wants to slow Vasilev down by chopping away at his legs.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch there but Vasilev circles away.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vasilev throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasilev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilev tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Vasilev lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrik Vasilev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adrik Vasilev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilev moves out of range of the body kick from Makaki Iii.
It looked like Vasilev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vasilev is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Vasilev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasilev has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Vasilev avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Vasilev tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Vasilev digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Vasilev blocks it.
A short left from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilev's elbow.
A body shot lands from Vasilev.
Vasilev is leaning against Makaki Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vasilev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasilev scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Vasilev leaning against his opponent.
Vasilev lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoiding damage as Vasilev throws knees to the body.
Vasilev working aggressively here.
Vasilev lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
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!
Vasilev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
#T2#
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Vasilev.
Decent striking displayed by Vasilev there.
Makaki Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Makaki Iii looks to move away, Vasilev throws a big counter combo but Makaki Iii just gets out of the way.
Adrik Vasilev is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Vasilev moved out of range nicely.
Vasilev swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii cracks a nice hook into Vasilev's ribs.
Vasilev throws a sloppy body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Vasilev counters with a left to the body.
Vasilev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilev momentarily.
Vasilev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vasilev looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
It seemed like Makaki Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Vasilev has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination but Vasilev avoids it well. #CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vasilev moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii'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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Vasilev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasilev.
A countering left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Vasilev moves out of range.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Vasilev circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasilev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Vasilev works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Vasilev thumps Makaki Iii with a low kick.
Makaki Iii missing with a left hand there. Vasilev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasilev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Vasilev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Vasilev ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii throws a combination. Vasilev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Vasilev's body. Vasilev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Vasilev avoids it easily.
Vasilev scores with a sloppy right hand. Makaki Iii should have avoided that one.
A big left from Vasilev misses.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Vasilev lands a jab to the nose.
Vasilev misses with a low kick as Makaki Iii jumps back.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Vasilev avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Vasilev gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
Vasilev is trying to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling him.#T1#
Vasilev presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vasilev.
Vasilev blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii presses Vasilev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilev struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Vasilev.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Vasilev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Vasilev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasilev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Vasilev.
#T2#
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilev missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Vasilev looking to throw knees to the head but Makaki Iii is blocking nicely.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilev fails to land.
A hook to the body from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilev misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Vasilev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vasilev's gas tank. #T3#
Vasilev is trying to push Makaki Iii away but Makaki Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Vasilev controls the action.
Vasilev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasilev backwards. #BC#
Vasilev manages to break the clinch.
Vasilev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Vasilev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilev.
Makaki Iii tried to score with a low kick but Vasilev checks it.
Vasilev moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Vasilev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makaki Iii's calf.
Vasilev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Vasilev darts in trying to clinch
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilev ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Vasilev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasilev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilev connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii works Vasilev's body with a nice hook.
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!
Vasilev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Vasilev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Vasilev moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilev's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makaki Iii 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFC 286: Luzhin vs Al Qarni II
Date: May 26, 2017 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates lands with a hook. Makaki Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bates throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makaki Iii counter with a right hand.
Bates lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Bates cracks Makaki Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makaki Iii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.#CL2#
Bates has Makaki Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Makaki Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Luigi Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates scores with the left hand. Makaki Iii knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii clobbers Bates with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bates looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Bates avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bates gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Makaki Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Bates is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Bates manages to avoid it.
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bates has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Makaki Iii cracks Bates with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Bates misses with a head kick.
Bates misses the jab.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bates takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bates shoots for a takedown but Makaki Iii saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bates fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bates darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.
Bates blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Bates works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaki Iii is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to his closed guard and prevents Bates from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Makaki Iii pulls Bates in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaki Iii lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bates throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Bates.#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Bates.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bates prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Bates throws a head punch that misses.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.#T2##TD2#
Bates gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates stopping the sweep attempt from Makaki Iii.#SUB2#
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makaki Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makaki Iii has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Bates managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makaki Iii defends well.
Bates 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.#T3##SUB2#
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Makaki Iii defends easily.
Bates being controlled here, momentarily.
Bates working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makaki Iii throws a strike but Bates rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bates trying to control but Makaki Iii is working from the bottom.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makaki Iii keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luigi Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Bates persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bates.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bates.
Bates lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Bates tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Bates lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Bates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tries to stall but Bates uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makaki Iii presses Bates against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Bates wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bates.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makaki Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bates misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Makaki Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Bates avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.
Bates clobbers Makaki Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.
Makaki Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bates on the side of the head.
Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii jabs Bates right on the nose. Bates blinks but takes it well.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Bates changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makaki Iii throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bates avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Bates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Bates coming out on top.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Bates with a series of wild strikes but Bates uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bates slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Bates moves out of range.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makaki Iii's hands.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Bates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bates throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Bates misses.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Makaki Iii.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #53
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.#CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.#CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
Naranbaatar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
#BC2#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Naranbaatar lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Naranbaatar misses.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Naranbaatar.
It looked like Makaki Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that Makaki Iii avoids nicely.
Makaki Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Naranbaatar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Naranbaatar's midsection.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makaki Iii's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a body kick.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Makaki Iii does no damage.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.#T1#
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Naranbaatar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab.
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii looks to land a combination. Naranbaatar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.#T2#
Naranbaatar slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up but Naranbaatar circles away and keeps his distance.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makaki Iii. That one must have hurt.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naranbaatar can do to turn this around?
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
#T3#
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws out a loose jab but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Sloppy strikes from Naranbaatar. Those never looked like landing.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Naranbaatar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naranbaatar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Naranbaatar defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii backing away here, and Naranbaatar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves away
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Makaki Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A short left from Makaki Iii. #T1#
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naranbaatar can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Naranbaatar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar is trying to break free.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Good body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
#BC#
Makaki Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Naranbaatar moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
It seemed like Naranbaatar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Naranbaatar feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Naranbaatar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range and Naranbaatar settles back down. #CL#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii is trying to stall.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naranbaatar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Naranbaatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Naranbaatar sits in half guard. #T3#
Makaki Iii keeping hold of Naranbaatar's head, controlling as best he can.
Naranbaatar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makaki Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Naranbaatar from advancing to side control.
Makaki Iii is staying active underneath Naranbaatar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Naranbaatar stalling away here and it's allowed Makaki Iii to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar wants to pass the guard but Makaki Iii is keeping the position.
Naranbaatar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Naranbaatar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Makaki Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Makaki Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naranbaatar dodges the punch combination from Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar checks it. #T1#
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Naranbaatar moves into range and clinches up with Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to break the clinch but Makaki Iii is controlling the position.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naranbaatar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naranbaatar or not. #T3#
Naranbaatar scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Naranbaatar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice combination. Naranbaatar backs away looking to recover.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Naranbaatar moves forwards but Makaki Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Naranbaatar lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii taking a breather.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Yancy Makaki Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #50
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Suf seems unphased.
Suf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makaki Iii in his tracks.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Suf's head.
Suf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Suf throws a big counter head kick but Makaki Iii avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suf tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Suf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Suf gets an underhook and turns Makaki Iii into the cage.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
#T1#
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Suf is working Makaki Iii over against the cage.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii is working Suf over against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suf or not.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suf lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Suf blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Suf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suf pushes Makaki Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
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!
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suf tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Suf back against the cage.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suf works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Suf tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suf drops his hands momentarily and Makaki Iii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makaki Iii connects with a body shot that sends Suf's belly button to the back.#T3#
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Suf avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii catches Suf with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suf throws a right hand that misses
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suf.
Suf throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Suf as he checks the leg kick.
Suf misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Makaki Iii sizes up Suf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suf throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suf has time to react.
Suf moves out of range as Makaki Iii strikes.
Suf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Makaki Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suf, pushing him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suf misses with the head strike.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suf lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suf misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Suf's head back.
Suf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suf under the eye.
Suf misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii 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.
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looks like Makaki Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Suf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Suf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suf connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suf throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Suf throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Suf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Suf misses the shot to the body.
Suf throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makaki Iii.
Suf lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Suf.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Suf.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Suf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Suf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Suf controls his hands.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Suf.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Good body shot from Suf.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suf can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Suf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suf blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Suf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suf working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Suf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suf or not.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
Suf lands a nice shot to the body.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Suf's ribcage. Suf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Makaki Iii slows down the pace here.
Suf misses with a punch on the inside.
Suf misses with some punches.
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suf.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Suf avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Suf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Suf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Suf's gas tank.
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!
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makaki Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Suf controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
That's time! Makaki Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Suf loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Makaki Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suf has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suf.
Suf looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suf. That's going to slow Makaki Iii down.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
Suf sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf tries to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suf gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suf throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Suf cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Donk. Makaki Iii catches Suf right on the button with a cross.
Suf lands a high kick!
Suf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makaki Iii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suf scrambles back to his feet.
Suf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good shot there by Makaki Iii.
Suf takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Suf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Suf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suf throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suf misses with a wild combination.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suf.#T2#
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Suf.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suf throws a sloppy head kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suf tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makaki Iii lands a head shot.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suf doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Suf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suf looks to throw a body kick
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii dodges the punch combination from Suf.
Suf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makaki Iii.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Makaki Iii. That snapped Suf's head back.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch.
And Suf responds with a good body kick, but Makaki Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makaki Iii jabs Suf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Makaki Iii misses.
Suf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suf tries to close the distance and clinch but Makaki Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Suf misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Makaki Iii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands with a right 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!
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suf swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suf has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makaki Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suf can turn it around.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makaki Iii.#BC2#
Suf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suf throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Suf up against the cage.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Suf avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Suf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suf throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Suf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts.
Makaki Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Suf.
Suf moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Suf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suf cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Suf avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Suf misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Suf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suf swats away the attempt to clinch by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suf.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bob Suf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makaki Iii lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Suf blocks it.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Suf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Suf.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Suf misses.
Suf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suf lands with a good body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suf tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makaki Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Suf blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suf misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Still in the clinch, Suf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Suf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf digs a right hand into Makaki Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makaki Iii's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Suf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Suf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Suf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suf misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suf is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Suf looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Suf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suf 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.
Suf misses with a two punch combination.
Makaki Iii lands a jab-cross combination.
Makaki Iii thows a body kick. Suf tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suf misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suf misses with a right hand #CL#
and Makaki Iii counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii had his way with Bob Suf in that round.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suf misses with a leg kick.
Makaki Iii cracks Suf with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Suf misses with a body shot.
Suf throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suf misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii jabs Suf right on the nose. Suf blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Makaki Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suf doesn't seem phased though.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makaki Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf being controlled against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suf or not.
Suf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Suf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suf tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Suf.
Suf blocks an uppercut.
Suf blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow.
Suf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suf struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Suf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Bob Suf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short left from Suf.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Suf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Suf fails to land.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Suf's head.
Suf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Suf throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Suf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suf's elbow. #T3#
Suf can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
Suf scores with a shoulder strike.
Suf has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Suf misses with a body punch.
Suf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Suf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suf.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Suf controls his hands.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Suf.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Suf prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Suf misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii slows down the pace here.
Suf throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Suf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Suf avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Suf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suf lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Suf.
Suf lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suf.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suf backwards.
Makaki Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Suf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Suf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Yancy Makaki Iii thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #42
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar connects with a jab.
Naranbaatar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makaki Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Naranbaatar lands with a good body shot.
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Naranbaatar rushes Makaki Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar lands with a left to the head.
Naranbaatar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back to recover.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Naranbaatar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Naranbaatar thinks about the counter body kick.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Naranbaatar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makaki Iii blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Naranbaatar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a big shot that misses.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranbaatar is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Naranbaatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makaki Iii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar lands an overhand right.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makaki Iii, right into the meat.
#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Naranbaatar connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Makaki Iii.#TD2#
Naranbaatar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Makaki Iii to the mat! Makaki Iii manages to get full guard.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii trying to control the position.
Naranbaatar is pushing down on Makaki Iii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makaki Iii is fighting to maintain full guard but Naranbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Makaki Iii has his hands clasped together around Naranbaatar's back. He's all about the action.
Naranbaatar content to control rather than advance.
Naranbaatar is looking to stall here but Makaki Iii recovers full guard.
Makaki Iii pulls Naranbaatar in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing blow to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Naranbaatar walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makaki Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaki Iii will feel that in the morning.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naranbaatar closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naranbaatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Naranbaatar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naranbaatar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Makaki Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii is looking to wear down Naranbaatar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back to recover.
Naranbaatar is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Naranbaatar was not able to check.
Naranbaatar looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a thumping low kick.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy head kick
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar is having none of it.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a big counter combination but Naranbaatar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naranbaatar is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
It appears Makaki Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.#CL#
Naranbaatar gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Naranbaatar can't find room to land a body shot as Makaki Iii controls the action.
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!
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands with a right to the head.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position but instead, Makaki Iii has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naranbaatar into the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Makaki Iii has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Makaki Iii improves position.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naranbaatar tries to work over Makaki Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Naranbaatar controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naranbaatar. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Naranbaatar. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar walks into a left hand.
Naranbaatar misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2##CL#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Naranbaatar against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar throws a head punch that misses.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yancy Makaki Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar tries to tie him up.
Naranbaatar scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makaki Iii is keeping busy.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Naranbaatar avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Naranbaatar goes for a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Makaki Iii.
A lazy body kick from Naranbaatar
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Makaki Iii has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Naranbaatar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaki Iii misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Naranbaatar looking to stall.
Makaki Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Makaki Iii really felt that one!
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
As Naranbaatar backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makaki Iii defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
That kick from Makaki Iii tenderised Naranbaatar's leg. Naranbaatar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Naranbaatar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Naranbaatar does it's job there.#T1#
Naranbaatar throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Naranbaatar only half commits.
Naranbaatar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Naranbaatar works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar shoots in.
Naranbaatar looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a series of strikes that have Naranbaatar backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.#T2#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Naranbaatar throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makaki Iii misses with the combination.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Makaki Iii's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makaki Iii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Naranbaatar slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Naranbaatar stuns Makaki Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Naranbaatar's front leg.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
Naranbaatar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
Naranbaatar goes for a double leg but Makaki Iii avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makaki Iii continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii had his way with Tarkhan Naranbaatar in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range. #CL#
Makaki Iii takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naranbaatar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makaki Iii defends well and Naranbaatar ends up having to push Makaki Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makaki Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar scoring well with a low kick there.
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Naranbaatar connects with the punch.
Naranbaatar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the body
letting Naranbaatar counter with a right hand.
Naranbaatar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses the jab.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice head shot.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Makaki Iii avoids it easily.
Naranbaatar catches Makaki Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Naranbaatar keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Makaki Iii's shoulder, as Makaki Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii tries to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar saw it coming and moves away.
Makaki Iii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Naranbaatar works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Naranbaatar as he checks the leg kick.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T3#
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Naranbaatar doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makaki Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naranbaatar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a series of punches.
Makaki Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii wants to land a leg kick but Naranbaatar is out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar tests Makaki Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. #CL#
Makaki Iii forces Naranbaatar back against the cage and clinches.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naranbaatar is looking to break free of the clinch but Makaki Iii has double underhooks.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii stops a takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A right hook to the body lands for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A right handed body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
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 Yancy Makaki Iii.
I think Makaki Iii 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Yancy Makaki Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Makaki Iii rushes Naranbaatar and presses him up against the cage.
Naranbaatar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii - that landed with a thud.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Makaki Iii presses Naranbaatar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
#T1#
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makaki Iii can turn it around.
Makaki Iii gets through Naranbaatar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar trying to land knees to the body.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
Naranbaatar working aggressively here.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makaki Iii after a bit of a struggle.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Naranbaatar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii takes a swing at Naranbaatar's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.#T2#
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Naranbaatar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii.
Good standup being displayed there by Makaki Iii as he connects with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii punishes Naranbaatar's body with a nice straight punch.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to the nose.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Naranbaatar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naranbaatar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Naranbaatar misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Naranbaatar throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Naranbaatar tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Naranbaatar throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Makaki Iii scores with the left hand. Naranbaatar knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makaki Iii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Naranbaatar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Naranbaatar's ribcage. Naranbaatar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Naranbaatar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar'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.
#R2#
Makaki Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makaki Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naranbaatar misses the shot to the body.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Naranbaatar was not able to check. #CL#
Naranbaatar closes the distance and clinches.
Naranbaatar wants to take the fight to the mat but Makaki Iii manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks from the clinch.
Naranbaatar swinging wildly here.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Makaki Iii moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii misses with a right hand
and Naranbaatar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Naranbaatar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Naranbaatar circles away from the clinch attempt.
A quick step to the side and Naranbaatar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Makaki Iii drives through and clinches with Naranbaatar against the cage.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naranbaatar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii works on Naranbaatar's body with a couple of short punches.
Naranbaatar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naranbaatar lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makaki Iii as Naranbaatar tries to tie him up.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naranbaatars head.
Makaki Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makaki Iii looking to stall.
#T2#
Naranbaatar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar. #BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Naranbaatar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Naranbaatar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks an elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makaki Iii avoids a wild elbow strike from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Makaki Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
Naranbaatar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naranbaatar lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Makaki Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Naranbaatar is looking to score with low kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Naranbaatar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Makaki Iii to the ground. Naranbaatar is now in Makaki Iii's guard.
Makaki Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Naranbaatar is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Naranbaatar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Makaki Iii manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii in his guard.#REVB#
Makaki Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Naranbaatar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makaki Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Makaki Iii wants to control from the top but Naranbaatar keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makaki Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naranbaatar keeping moving, preventing Makaki Iii from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Naranbaatar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naranbaatar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naranbaatar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makaki Iii's guard. #REVR#
Makaki Iii wants to sweep here but Naranbaatar controlling him for the moment.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep. #T3#
Makaki Iii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makaki Iii is trying to keep Naranbaatar in close.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow that misses. Makaki Iii uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naranbaatar's guard. Nice move by Makaki Iii!#REVB#
Makaki Iii trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naranbaatar's guard.
Makaki Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Naranbaatar looking for a sweep. Not yet Naranbaatar, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naranbaatar tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii misses with a left hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naranbaatar moves out of range of the strikes.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a good low kick that Makaki Iii was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Naranbaatar 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.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar dives in and grabs Makaki Iii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makaki Iii pushes down on Naranbaatar's head and hops out.
Makaki Iii throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii. #T1#
Naranbaatar wants to clinch.
Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Makaki Iii catches Naranbaatar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar is looking to wear down Makaki Iii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Naranbaatar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Naranbaatar staying out of range there.
Naranbaatar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makaki Iii. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick which misses Naranbaatar's front leg but catches the back leg as Naranbaatar tries to avoid it.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naranbaatar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Naranbaatar ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Makaki Iii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Naranbaatar. That did some damage!
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Naranbaatar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Naranbaatar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Naranbaatar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makaki Iii looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Naranbaatar throws an elbow but Makaki Iii slips to the side and avoids it well.
Makaki Iii is looking for a sweep.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here. #T4##SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makaki Iii, who protects the arm well.
Makaki Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Naranbaatar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makaki Iii has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Naranbaatar but great work by Makaki Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naranbaatar sneaks back into half guard.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tarkhan Naranbaatar's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
Naranbaatar walks into a jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Naranbaatar thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Naranbaatar's body. Naranbaatar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naranbaatar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makaki Iii is fending him off so far but Naranbaatar persists. Nope, Makaki Iii circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Naranbaatar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Makaki Iii trying to stall but Naranbaatar improves his position.
#T1#
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Naranbaatar obliges.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naranbaatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makaki Iii pushes Naranbaatar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Naranbaatar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makaki Iii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Naranbaatar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Makaki Iii fails to land.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makaki Iii cracks Naranbaatar with a good jab.
Naranbaatar wants to slow Makaki Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naranbaatar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarkhan Naranbaatar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naranbaatar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makaki Iii under the eye.
A slow jab from Makaki Iii misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Naranbaatar counters with a left to the body.
Naranbaatar darts in looking for a takedown but Makaki Iii gets double underhooks and turns Naranbaatar into the cage.
Despite the aggression on Makaki Iii's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Naranbaatar is able to avoid easily.
Naranbaatar wants to clinch up but Makaki Iii keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Naranbaatar on that attempt.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Naranbaatar misses with the body kick
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii tries to move into range but Naranbaatar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch up.
It looked like Naranbaatar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Naranbaatar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naranbaatar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Naranbaatar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makaki Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Naranbaatar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Makaki Iii 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.#T4#
Naranbaatar postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaki Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makaki Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Naranbaatar throws a big elbow that misses.
Makaki Iii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makaki Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii is the new welterweight champion!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #34
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Winkle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makaki Iii's waist but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winkle off to one side.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Winkle's front leg.
Winkle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winkle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winkle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii catches Winkle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winkle tries for a takedown but Makaki Iii circles away easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Winkle is rocked!
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Winkle.
Makaki Iii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Makaki Iii sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Winkle's defenses. It connects perfectly with Winkle's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yancy Makaki Iii!
A very excited looking Yancy Makaki Iii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #27
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia is looking to clinch but Makaki Iii is avoiding it.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makaki Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Askles Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Makaki Iii circles away.
Garcia closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makaki Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makaki Iii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaki Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia wants to clinch but Makaki Iii slips to the side
and Makaki Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. Garcia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Makaki Iii circles away and keeps his distance.
Makaki Iii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Garcia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makaki Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makaki Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makaki Iii digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Garcia closes the distance but Makaki Iii moves to the side
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Garcia is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Makaki Iii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia looks winded!
Garcia throws a leg kick #KD#
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garcia! Makaki Iii lets Garcia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Makaki Iii drops Garcia with a huge uppercut! Garcia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Makaki Iii is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Askles Garcia had this to say: 'I will back..'.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #24
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Makaki Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar lands a left hand.
Makaki Iii tries to work over Naranbaatar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar can't get the takedown.
Makaki Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Naranbaatar as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Makaki Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Naranbaatar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naranbaatar.
Good leg kick by Makaki Iii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.#T1#
Makaki Iii is looking to slow Naranbaatar down with leg kicks.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Naranbaatar tries to counter it with a takedown but Makaki Iii pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naranbaatar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Naranbaatar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makaki Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Naranbaatar lands with a nice body punch.
Naranbaatar fails to land the takedown.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naranbaatar cracks the inside of Makaki Iii's front leg.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makaki Iii back to the cage. Naranbaatar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Naranbaatar swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Naranbaatar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with a body kick.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
Naranbaatar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Makaki Iii clinches up with Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Naranbaatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naranbaatar tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Naranbaatar back against the cage.
Makaki Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Naranbaatar backwards. #T4#
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar is trying to maintain a safe position but Makaki Iii gets an underhook and turns Naranbaatar into the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Naranbaatar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
A head punch on the inside from Naranbaatar fails to land.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Naranbaatar takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Naranbaatar has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Makaki Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii jabs Naranbaatar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar looks to land a combination but Makaki Iii avoids it well.
Naranbaatar missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii scores with a body shot.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down. #T1#
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii throws an off balance right hand
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Naranbaatar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Naranbaatar! But no joy.
Naranbaatar is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Naranbaatar off the cage and back into range.
Naranbaatar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar throws a poor cross that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naranbaatar's knee momentarily.
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook.
Naranbaatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Makaki Iii tries to clinch there but Naranbaatar circles away.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Naranbaatar ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naranbaatar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice low kick that buckles Naranbaatar's knee momentarily.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Naranbaatar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Naranbaatar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naranbaatar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naranbaatar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makaki Iii defends it well.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii swings away with a body shot that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makaki Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naranbaatar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Naranbaatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makaki Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar dips to his left and cracks Makaki Iii with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii scoring well with a low kick there.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naranbaatar.
Makaki Iii throws a jab when Naranbaatar was well out of range.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick that misses.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Naranbaatar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Naranbaatar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naranbaatar.
Good shot there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar gets slowly back to his feet.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Naranbaatar breaks away and moves out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarkhan Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Naranbaatar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut.
Makaki Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naranbaatar connects with a body shot that sends Makaki Iii's belly button to the back.
Makaki Iii sizes up Naranbaatar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii closes the distance but Naranbaatar moves to the side
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makaki Iii thinking.
Makaki Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Naranbaatar avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Naranbaatar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makaki Iii avoids a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Naranbaatar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Naranbaatar with an uppercut!
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws a counter combo.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii scores with a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar tries to land a body kick
and Naranbaatar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makaki Iii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Naranbaatar throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab. Naranbaatar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Makaki Iii darts in and clinches Naranbaatar up against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makaki Iii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Naranbaatar tries to land knees in the clinch but Makaki Iii avoids the damage to the body.
Makaki Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Makaki Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naranbaatar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Naranbaatar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a double jab.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Naranbaatar's shoulder, as Naranbaatar tries to avoid the shot.
Makaki Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Naranbaatar's head.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch
and Naranbaatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Naranbaatar.
A big left from Makaki Iii misses.
Naranbaatar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Naranbaatar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar looks to throw the jab but Makaki Iii is out of range.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Naranbaatar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Naranbaatar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
Naranbaatar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Naranbaatar.
Nice shot lands for Makaki Iii.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii moves in looking to clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him off.
Naranbaatar just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makaki Iii 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii!
An out of breath Yancy Makaki Iii 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:
Primal 30
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Renegade Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dum Debble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debble throws an off balance right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a good low kick that Debble was not able to check. #CL#
Debble gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Makaki Iii works on Debble's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Debble misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand underneath Debble's ribcage. Debble let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Makaki Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the side of Debble's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makaki Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Debble is keeping busy.#T1#
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Debble prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
A hook to the body from Debble.
Makaki Iii wants to stall.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Debble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Debble scores with a shoulder strike.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Debble lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Debble scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Debble.
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makaki Iii. #T2#
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Debble lands a hook that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
Makaki Iii lands with a left to the head.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Debble.
Debble walks into a stiff left hand from Makaki Iii.
Debble ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makaki Iii throws a series of strikes that have Debble backpedaling.
Makaki Iii tests Debble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Debble misses with a hook
and Makaki Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Makaki Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Debble lands an overhand right.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the side of Debble's head but Debble sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debble throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Debble swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Debble loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Debble works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Debble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Debble manages to avoid it.
Debble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Debble throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Debble as he checks the leg kick.
Debble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Debble slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.#T4#
A jab lands there for Makaki Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Makaki Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.#CL#
Makaki Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Debble misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Makaki Iii manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Debble cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Debble works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Debble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Debble swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Debble lands a nice shot that snaps Makaki Iii's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Debble throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Debble staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab from Debble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Debble scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dum Debble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii swinging wildly here.
A big right from Debble misses.
As Debble backs away, Makaki Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makaki Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses.
Debble misses with a wild body shot.
Debble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Debble rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild combination.
Debble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble works Makaki Iii's body with a nice hook.
Makaki Iii walks into a left hand. #T1#
Makaki Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Debble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Debble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Debble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Debble connects with a single shot there.
Debble scores with a sloppy right hand. Makaki Iii should have avoided that one.
Debble cracks a nice hook into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Debble lands a nice looking body shot.
Debble misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Debble slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Debble's midsection.
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Debble moved out of range.
Debble swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Debble throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Makaki Iii misses its target.
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Debble looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range.
Debble scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Debble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Debble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makaki Iii.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Debble defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Debble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Debble down.
A jab from Debble misses. #CL#
Debble gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Debble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makaki Iii.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debble scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Debble lands a right hand.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
#T3#
Debble misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
Makaki Iii is looking to control Debble's arms but Debble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makaki Iii has his back to the cage.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Debble.
Debble lands with a left to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble lands with a left to the head.
Debble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Debble.
Debble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Debble tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Debble back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Debble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makaki Iii. #T4##BC#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Debble in his tracks.
Makaki Iii scores with a one two! Debble had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Debble circles away.
Debble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Debble misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makaki Iii, as that shot connected.
Debble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
Debble slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Debble avoids the punch easily.
Debble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makaki Iii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Debble swings widly with a right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Debble throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dum Debble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii with a jab.
Makaki Iii takes one on the button.
Debble misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Debble misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debble throws a body shot but no joy.
Debble throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaki Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Debble ducked under it nicely.
Debble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makaki Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Debble.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Makaki Iii is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Debble.
Debble checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Debble.
Debble looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii lands a body shot.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Makaki Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Debble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Debble.
Debble checks a leg kick.
Debble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makaki Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Debble misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab lands there for Debble.
Makaki Iii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Debble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Makaki Iii drops his hands momentarily and Debble takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Debble throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Makaki Iii.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makaki Iii, as that shot connected.
Makaki Iii throws a body punch but Debble moves out of range.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Debble blocks a jab.
Debble moves out of range of the strikes.
Debble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch.
Debble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards.
Debble throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Debble.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook to the body
and Debble counters with a stiff right hand.
Debble throws a big shot that misses.
Debble looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii jabs at Debble's body.#T3#
Debble scores with a jab to the body.
Debble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makaki Iii.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Debble.#ROC2#
Makaki Iii is rocked!
Debble cracks Makaki Iii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Makaki Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Debble takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Debble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Debble cracks Makaki Iii with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Makaki Iii tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Debble pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Makaki Iii is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dum Debble!
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Event:
Primal 24
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Makaki Iii swings for the body but Tonkov moves out of range.
Makaki Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Renegade Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Tonkov lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonkov lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.
Tonkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
Tonkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonkov.
Makaki Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makaki Iii jabs Tonkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonkov misses the target.
Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Tonkov moves out of range.
Makaki Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makaki Iii cracks Tonkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tonkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makaki Iii on the side of the head.#T1#
Tonkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii lands a slapping body shot.
Tonkov ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.
Nice body punch from Makaki Iii.
Tonkov missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonkov lands a jab to Makaki Iii's midsection.
Tonkov misses the jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonkov in his tracks.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there.
Tonkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tonkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makaki Iii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonkov takes one on the button.
Tonkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makaki Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonkov manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tonkov checks a low kick from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Tonkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tonkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing. #CUT#
It looks like Sagai Tonkov has been cut.
Jab from Makaki Iii.#T3#
Tonkov throws a nice looking combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Tonkov off the cage and back into range.
Tonkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Makaki Iii was looking to counter with a kick there.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makaki Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tonkov slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonkov scores with a jab to the body.
Tonkov misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Tonkov misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makaki Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Tonkov with an uppercut!
Tonkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Tonkov misses.
Makaki Iii tests Tonkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Makaki Iii misses.
Tonkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii lands a jab.
A jab from Makaki Iii misses.
Makaki Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonkov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Tonkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tonkov staying out of range there.
Makaki Iii scores with a jab to the head.
#ROC#
Tonkov is rocked!
Makaki Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaki Iii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makaki Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tonkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonkov.
Tonkov throws a hook but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii sizes up Tonkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makaki Iii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonkov checks it well.
Makaki Iii defending well as Tonkov loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonkov under the eye.
Makaki Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tonkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonkov can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Makaki Iii misses
and Tonkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tonkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Makaki Iii finish him?#T1#
Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonkov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tonkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonkov misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Makaki Iii finds it's way through Tonkov's defenses.
Makaki Iii takes one to the chin there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tonkov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makaki Iii has got the better of the exchanges.
Makaki Iii misses with a double jab.
Tonkov is looking for the big counter here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonkov avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Tonkov unleashes a big counter combination but Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Donk. Tonkov catches Makaki Iii right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makaki Iii punishes Tonkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Tonkov moves away from the strike by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands a jab to Tonkov's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Makaki Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makaki Iii.
Tonkov misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Makaki Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makaki Iii misses with a looping left.
Tonkov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tonkov with a nice cross.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tonkov ducks right into an uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makaki Iii.
#T3#
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Tonkov misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Tonkov misses.
No joy there for Tonkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tonkov is defended easily by Makaki Iii.
Tonkov throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Tonkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makaki Iii.
Tonkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Tonkov misses with a few strikes there.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Tonkov moves away and avoids it.
Tonkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sagai Tonkov.
Tonkov is breathing heavily.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Tonkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makaki Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makaki Iii moves out of range as Tonkov strikes.
Tonkov throws a lazy right hand but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Makaki Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonkov.
Tonkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Tonkov.
Tonkov misses with a body punch
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tonkov thinking.
A combination from Tonkov does no damage.
Tonkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand right.
Makaki Iii lands a nice shot that snaps Tonkov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Tonkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonkov misses with a straight right.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makaki Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Makaki Iii misses the shot to the body.
Makaki Iii cracks Tonkov with a good jab.
Tonkov throws the left hand but Makaki Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tonkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makaki Iii.
Tonkov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot.
Tonkov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Makaki Iii lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tonkov. Makaki Iii pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Makaki Iii. No joy for Joey on that attempt.
Joey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Joey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Joey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makaki Iii regains guard.
Joey trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Joey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaki Iii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaki Iii can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaki Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makaki Iii knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makaki Iii felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Makaki Iii is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Joey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Joey swings around for an armbar but Makaki Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joey's guard.#SUB#
Joey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makaki Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joey is tightening it up a little... Makaki Iii has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Makaki Iii reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Makaki Iii taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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