Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 455: Smith v Lacplesis
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
Maki's corner calls for a 1-2. Maki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Hazlehurst scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Maki is looking to control Hazlehurst's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maki avoid being mounted?
Hazlehurst is taking a breather. Maki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Maki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hazlehurst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst trying to control the pace.
Maki trying to control here. #T1#
Hazlehurst throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely.
Maki tries to roll over but Hazlehurst keeps him under control.
Hazlehurst content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Maki trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hazlehurst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maki finds it's way round the side to connect with Hazlehurst's head.
Jab, jab by Maki - just one landing.
Maki throws a one two combo.
Maki thuds his right hand into Hazlehurst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2##TD2#
Hazlehurst drives through with a takedown into Maki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hazlehurst throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maki controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Maki is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hazlehurst postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hazlehurst's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hazlehurst.
Maki misses with a hook
and Hazlehurst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Maki gets caught napping as Hazlehurst dives in and scores a takedown. Maki manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Maki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Maki pulls Hazlehurst in close to prevent any damage.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Maki is pulling down on Hazlehurst's head to control his posture.
Maki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Hazlehurst from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Keijo Maki 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#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Hazlehurst seems unphased.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazlehurst looks for a takedown but Maki sprawls well.
Hazlehurst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maki tries to avoid it but Hazlehurst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maki to the ground. Maki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Maki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hazlehurst.
Keijo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlehurst can do to turn this around?
Hazlehurst takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Maki.#TD2#
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maki napping and manages to drive through 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!
Hazlehurst trying to control the action but Maki is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Hazlehurst.#T1#
Hazlehurst misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Maki is defending well.
Maki is looking for a sweep.
Maki struggling a bit here.
Maki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hazlehurst tries to pass to full mount but Maki defends it. #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.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlehurst looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hazlehurst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlehurst looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Hazlehurst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hazlehurst drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Hazlehurst is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Hazlehurst throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Hazlehurst seems to be working for a kimura but Maki defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki works Hazlehurst's body with a nice hook.
Maki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hazlehurst has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but Maki shows good takedown defense.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maki stuns Hazlehurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Hazlehurst manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Maki on his heels. He'll look to pass Maki's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Hazlehurst wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Daniel Hazlehurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maki pulls Hazlehurst in close to his closed guard and prevents Hazlehurst from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maki is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki 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.
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 Keijo Maki 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlehurst manages to avoid it.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlehurst on the side of the head. #TD2#
Hazlehurst gets the takedown into side control.
Hazlehurst fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Maki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hazlehurst throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hazlehurst grinds an elbow into Maki's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst is looking to take a break and control but Maki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hazlehurst might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Maki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Hazlehurst working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst trying to control the position but Maki is working away.
Hazlehurst moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Keijo Maki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Maki is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlehurst.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maki - that will leave a mark!
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Maki misses.
Maki misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Hazlehurst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maki pinned against the cage. Maki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Keijo Maki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hazlehurst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maki as he avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst fails with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Hazlehurst slips a jab and a cross from Maki.
Keijo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki throws a series of punches but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst shoots in and drives through. Maki sprawls well.
Nice straight punches there by Maki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maki.#T4#
Hazlehurst blocks a leg kick.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Hazlehurst is out of range.
Hazlehurst doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Hazlehurst saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hazlehurst doesn't seem phased though.
Maki throws a shot from downtown. Hazlehurst moves away and avoids it.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maki throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazlehurst moves out of range of the strikes.
Maki cracks Hazlehurst with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a straight right hand.
Maki slaps away a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Maki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maki, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CFC 446: Wild v Yarborough
Date: Dec 22, 2021

#R1#
Fitzsimmons takes one to the chin there.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Maki's coach down at Underground New York/CFC was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a nice body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Fitzsimmons slips a straight right by Maki.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzsimmons. #T1#
Fitzsimmons needs to keep his hands up - Maki had a free shot at his head there.
Maki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzsimmons manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses the jab.
Maki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Fitzsimmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitzsimmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Maki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons blocks a jab.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Maki lunges at Fitzsimmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzsimmons's hand.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki slips a straight right by Fitzsimmons.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Fitzsimmons is rocked!
Fitzsimmons lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
Oh Fitzsimmons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Maki looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Fitzsimmons seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzsimmons staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Fitzsimmons misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Maki's front leg with a kick but Maki checks it.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Maki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Maki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons is looking to wear down Maki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Maki's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Fitzsimmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maki doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Fitzsimmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki wants to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch position.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fitzsimmons's hands.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Maki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Maki thuds his right hand into Fitzsimmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Maki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons thuds a left hand into Maki's body.
Maki works the jab nicely.
Maki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a sloppy head kick and Fitzsimmons moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons throwing a counter right hand but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a single shot there.
A solid body kick from Fitzsimmons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons throws a sloppy body shot
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fitzsimmons swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Fitzsimmons jabs at Maki's body.
Fitzsimmons drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Fitzsimmons misses the target.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fitzsimmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzsimmons on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maki was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons with a jab.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzsimmons.
Maki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Maki off the cage and back into range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons misses the shot to the body.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Maki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
Fitzsimmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Maki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Fitzsimmons thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maki blocks the body kick.
Maki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fitzsimmons lands a jab to Maki's midsection.
Fitzsimmons lands a slapping body shot.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Fitzsimmons is out of range.
Fitzsimmons tests Maki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Fitzsimmons throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Fitzsimmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fitzsimmons misses.
Maki swings for the body but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzsimmons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maki.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzsimmons lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maki checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki throws a leg kick but Fitzsimmons sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fitzsimmons scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sol Fitzsimmons dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki'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#
Fitzsimmons lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fitzsimmons sizes up Maki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maki throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Maki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
Maki checks a leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves away from the strike by Maki.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons wants to slow Maki down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzsimmons.
Nice uppercut there from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab to the body
and Maki counters with a left to the body.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki. #CL2#
Maki pushes Fitzsimmons up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzsimmons is struggling to control the position.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Fitzsimmons.
Maki stalling in the clinch but Fitzsimmons improves position. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Fitzsimmons fails to land. #BC2#
Maki manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Maki does no damage.
Fitzsimmons throws a push kick but Maki slaps the foot to one side.
Fitzsimmons throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Sloppy strikes from Maki. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzsimmons swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Maki wants to counter the offense by Fitzsimmons and move into the clinch position.
Fitzsimmons throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki thuds a left hand into Fitzsimmons's body.
Fitzsimmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maki. That did some damage!
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fitzsimmons momentarily.
Fitzsimmons misses the body punch
and Maki counters with a monster head kick that knocks Fitzsimmons out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keijo Maki!
Our winner, Keijo Maki, 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.

Event: CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Maki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maki fails with the takedown.
Gregor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gregor's waist but Gregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maki off to one side.
James Gregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijo Maki.
Maki slips under a jab from Gregor.
Maki fails with a takedown attempt.
Maki tries for a takedown but Gregor circles away easily
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Maki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maki somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Maki avoids them all with ease.
Maki misses with a takedown
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gregor defends it nicely.
It looked like Gregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Maki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregor.
Maki shoots in but Gregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gregor pinned against the cage. Gregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gregor as Maki shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
Gregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maki shoots for a takedown but Gregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregor misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gregor.
Maki dives in and grabs Gregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gregor pushes down on Maki's head and hops out.
Maki misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Gregor throws a nice looking combination but Maki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gregor throws a series of punches but Maki avoids them all with ease.
Gregor misses with a low kick.
Maki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gregor defends well and Maki ends up having to push Gregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maki has his takedown stuffed
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregor but Gregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maki fails with a takedown attempt.
Gregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki slips under a jab.#TD2#
Maki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gregor to the ground. Maki is now in Gregor's guard.
Gregor has control of Maki's left arm, preventing Maki from doing any damage. #T3##ES#
Gregor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki. #BC#
Gregor breaks the clinch.
Maki misses with a takedown attempt - Gregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gregor lands a jab-cross combination.
Maki misses with a takedown attempt - Gregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Gregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Maki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gregor tries to avoid it but Maki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gregor to the ground. Gregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Maki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gregor as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gregor misses the target.
Maki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregor.
Maki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki tries for a takedown but Gregor circles away easily
and Gregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Keijo Maki's cut even more.
Gregor connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Maki tumbling to the canvas! Gregor pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Maki was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Gregor!

Event: TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Benn Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Maki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maki misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Maki 's knee.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Maki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Benn Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Maki misses with a low kick as Benn Jr jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab. #T1#
Maki throws a leg kick which misses Benn Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn Jr tries to avoid it.
Benn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Maki swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Maki with a nice cross.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki. #T2#
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benn Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Benn Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
It looked like Benn Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.#T3#
Benn Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benn Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maki in his tracks.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Jab by Maki.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Benn Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maki tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Benn Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benn Jr swinging wildly here.
Benn Jr throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benn Jr doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
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!
Maki throws the left hand but Benn Jr avoids the punch easily.
Maki stalks Benn Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn Jr's face. Benn Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Benn Jr swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Benn Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benn Jr jabs Maki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maki thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Benn Jr does no damage.
Benn Jr connects with a single shot there.
Benn Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Maki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Maki lands a body shot.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Benn Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Benn Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Maki misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a low kick but Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Maki cracks Benn Jr with a good jab.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?#T1#
Maki misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki throws a front kick aimed at Benn Jr's knee but Benn Jr avoids it well.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Maki moves out of range of the strikes.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benn Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maki. That one must have hurt.
Benn Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Maki should have avoided that one.
Maki throws a combination that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Maki.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Maki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maki dips to his left and cracks Benn Jr with an uppercut!
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Benn Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Maki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maki thumps Benn Jr with a low kick.
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Benn Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Maki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Benn Jr's head back.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Benn Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maki to score with a decent uppercut.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maki counters with a right hand to the body.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Benn Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Maki thows a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benn Jr looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
Good exchange - Benn Jr coming out on top.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Benn Jr.
Maki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a series of strikes. Maki will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Maki swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Maki scores with a punch to the head.
Benn Jr throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Maki misses.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maki circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benn Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Benn Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maki back to the cage. Benn Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#Maki is rocked!
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Benn Jr steps away.
Maki is still on wobbly legs! Can Benn Jr finish him?
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr misses with a hook
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maki digs a good hook to Benn Jr's body.
Maki seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Maki cracks Benn Jr with a good jab.
Benn Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
Benn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maki misses with a looping left.
Benn Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn Jr.
A cross from Benn Jr lands.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range. #T3#
Benn Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Maki scores with a decent looking hook.
Benn Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benn Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Benn Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maki punishes Benn Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Maki scores with a jab.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Maki keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maki misses with a straight left.
Benn Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn Jr on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
I think Maki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
A relieved looking Keijo Maki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.

Event: TC 5 Maki vs Holmes Jr
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki avoids the body shot from Holmes Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Holmes Jr cracks a nice hook into Maki's ribs.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Maki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holmes Jr.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maki misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr wants to clinch up but Maki keeps it at a distance.
Holmes Jr dips to his left and cracks Maki with an uppercut!#T1#
A low kick from Maki is predictable there
and Holmes Jr counters with a leg kick.
Maki misses the jab.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maki misses with a body shot.
Holmes Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.#CL#
Holmes Jr moves into the clinch.#TD#
Holmes Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
Maki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Holmes Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
It looks like Maki is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maki's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Holmes Jr 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, Maki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Maki is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Holmes Jr is hanging on to Maki's back as he tries to escape.
Holmes Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Holmes Jr's arms. #SUB#
Holmes Jr 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, Maki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Maki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Maki for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Holmes Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is looking for a rear naked choke here but Maki reverses the position brilliantly into Holmes Jr's guard!
Maki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Holmes Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Holmes Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Holmes Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holmes Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Holmes Jr 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 Maki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maki throws a lazy body kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a body kick that stops Maki in his tracks momentarily.
Holmes Jr scores with a body shot.
Maki is breathing heavily.#CL#
Holmes Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Holmes Jr jumps guard.
Maki tries to stand but Holmes Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Mike Holmes Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Holmes Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Maki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maki works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Holmes Jr has his foot on Maki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maki works his way back into a safe position though.
Holmes Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maki's guard. #REVR#
Holmes Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Maki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Maki working a defensive guard here.
Holmes Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holmes Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Holmes Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB#
Holmes Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Maki is defending well.
Holmes Jr advances nicely into full mount.
Maki is desperately trying to improve his position but Holmes Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holmes Jr wants to take Maki's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Holmes Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maki and Holmes Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holmes Jr tries to move to mount but Maki blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki'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##CL#
Holmes Jr has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Maki blocks it. #TD#
Holmes Jr pulls guard successfully.
Maki stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes Jr.#SUB#
Holmes Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holmes Jr wants to sweep here but Maki controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Holmes Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maki controls the pace.#SUB#
Holmes Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holmes Jr's guard.
Holmes Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Keijo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes Jr has a hand on Maki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Maki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Maki content just to control the position here.
Holmes Jr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holmes Jr is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Maki looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Maki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maki is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Holmes Jr is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Maki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmes Jr is looking for a sweep. Maki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holmes Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Nice strikes from Maki there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes Jr wants to improve his position but Maki is controlling well.
Holmes Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
Well Holmes Jr 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 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Galaxy Exit Wounds
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Number rushes Maki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Maki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands with a short shot to the head.
Number blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Maki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number lands a shoulder strike.
Maki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Number is working Maki over against the cage.
Maki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Number lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki stalling against the cage.
Maki prevents a body shot from Number.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Maki scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jack Number has been cut.
Number scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Number swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Number uses good head movement to avoid it.
Number has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Number can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Number is working Maki over against the cage.
Maki lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Number.
Number lands a body shot.
Maki slows down the pace here.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Number uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2#
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Number lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Number.
Number blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Number.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Number is keeping busy.
Number misses with a body punch.
Maki stalling in the clinch but Number improves position.
Number tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Number scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Number blocks a body shot from Maki. #T3#
A short uppercut from Number. #CUT2#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Number.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Number blocks an uppercut.
Maki lands a hook that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Maki unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maki blocks a body shot from Number.
Number lands a right hand.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Number misses with a body punch.
Maki lands a body shot.
Maki lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage. #T4#
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number lands with a left to the head.
Maki landing knees to the head. #BC#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Number tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range. #CL2#
Number has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Maki lands with a left to the head.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maki's elbow.
Maki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Number is defending well for now.
Maki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maki stalling. #BC#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Number tries to clinch
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
Maki thumps Number with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Number will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Number throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Maki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jack Number is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Number rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Number lands a nice uppercut.
Maki tries a knee to the head but Number blocks it.
Maki tries to stall but Number uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Number tries to clinch but Maki is having none of it.
Maki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki pushes Number away with a front kick.
Maki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Number is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Number scrambles back to his feet.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Number takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Number's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Number looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Number tries to clinch but Maki moves away
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Number is rocked!#CL2#
Number has taken the fight to the clinch.
Number is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Number's head.
Maki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Number throws a head punch that misses.
Number working aggressively here.
Maki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maki pushes Number back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Number throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Maki creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Number with a big uppercut! Number tries to clinch up but Maki pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Number to the mat! Number covers up and Maki unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Keijo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Galaxy 4: Harmony
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Orndorf lands.#CUT2#It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
A low kick from Maki misses
and Orndorf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Maki.
Orndorf throws an overhand right that lands on Maki's shoulder, as Maki tries to avoid the shot.
Maki scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Orndorf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orndorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Orndorf both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf throws out a leg kick but Maki moves out of range and Orndorf only half commits.
Orndorf throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki scores with a jab.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maki.
Orndorf lands with an uppercut that bounces Maki off the cage and back into range.
Maki scores with a punch to the head.
Orndorf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Orndorf. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Orndorf rushes Maki and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Maki is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Orndorf piles on the pressure and Maki crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Orndorf!
A very excited looking Daniel Orndorf rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GALAXY 1- A Star is Born
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Salazar. #CL2#
Salazar gets a clinch. #BC2#
Salazar manages to break the clinch.
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Salazar checks it.
Maki cracks a nice hook into Salazar's ribs.
Salazar 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.
Salazar moves to clinch but Maki breaks away
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Salazar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Salazar drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki avoiding damage.
Maki cracks Salazar with a nice body shot.
Maki blocks a body shot from Salazar.
Maki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki prevents a body shot from Salazar. #BC#
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maki scores with the left hand. Salazar knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Maki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Salazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki looks to throw a body kick
and Salazar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maki thinking.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Salazar's shoulder, as Salazar tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Salazar is working Maki over against the cage.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki 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.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Salazar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Maki lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maki blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Maki throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Salazar throws out a counter right but Maki avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Maki tries to land a leg kick but Salazar saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Salazar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salazar.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Salazar managing to block the knees to the body from Maki.
Maki taking a breather.
Salazar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki tries to work over Salazar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salazar misses with a punch to the body.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Salazar is keeping busy.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazar.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Salazar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Salazar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Salazar tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Salazar back against the cage.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazar letting Maki take a breather here.
Maki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Salazar misses with some punches.
Salazar lands with a light punch inside.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Salazar avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
Salazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Salazar working aggressively here.
Salazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Michael Salazar has been cut.#T4#
Maki misses with a knee to the head.
Salazar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maki lands a body punch.
Salazar lands with a short shot to the head.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Salazar.
Salazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki digs a right hand into Salazar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salazar's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Good body shot from Salazar.
Maki lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki cracks Salazar with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar'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##CL2#
Salazar has Maki up against the cage in a clinch.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazars head.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar taking a breather.
Maki gets through Salazar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Salazar takes a shot to the head.
Maki controlling the action here for a moment. #BC#
Maki breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Maki, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maki throws a front kick that sends Salazar stumbling back into the cage.
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki throws a jab when Salazar was well out of range.#T1#
Maki throws a looping overhand right but Salazar ducks down to avoid it.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salazar on the side of the head.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Salazar as he checks the leg kick.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch but Maki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salazar fakes the leg kick and cracks Maki in the body.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazar can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Salazar misses the target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki lands a right hand. #BC#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Salazar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maki.#T2#
Maki throws a front kick aimed at Salazar's knee but Salazar avoids it well.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Salazar closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maki misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Salazar misses with a body punch.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch.
Keijo Maki is winning the standup battle so far.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Salazar is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Maki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki 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.
Good leg kick by Maki.
Salazar swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Salazar looks to clinch
and Salazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Salazar is looking to clinch but Maki is avoiding it.
Maki lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salazar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salazar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maki throws a leg kick
and Salazar counters with a left to the body.
Maki lands with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maki.
Maki's corner calls for a 1-2. Maki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Salazar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Nice jab there from Maki.
Nice body kick there by Maki.#T4#
Maki connects with a nice looking jab.
Maki throws a push kick but Salazar slaps the foot to one side.
Salazar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Salazar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salazar tries to clinch there but Maki circles away.
Maki throws a lazy body kick
and Salazar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salazar ducks right into an uppercut from Maki. #CL2#
Salazar clinches up against the cage.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Salazar controls the action. #BC2#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki works Salazar's body with a nice hook.
Salazar darts in trying to clinch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Salazar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Salazar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salazar wants to clinch
and Maki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Salazar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salazar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maki throws a jab when Salazar was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
No joy there for Salazar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from Maki.
Maki motions for Salazar to come forward. Maki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
That kick from Maki tenderised Salazar's leg. Salazar is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Salazar rushes Maki and presses him up against the cage.
Salazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
Salazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazar backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salazar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Salazar controls his hands.
Maki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maki lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salazar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salazar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Maki. #T2#
Salazar tries a knee to the head but Maki blocks it.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Salazar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salazar doesn't seem bothered though.
Maki misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki lands a knee to the head.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salazar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazar blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Salazar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salazar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Maki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maki cracks Salazar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC#Salazar is rocked!
Maki misses with a low kick.
Salazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Salazar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Salazar seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Salazar has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Maki.
Salazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
You can see that Salazar has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Salazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki. #KD#
Maki drops Salazar with a big knee straight up the middle! Salazar is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Salazar moves into range and clinches up with Maki.#T4#
Maki landing knees to the head.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki presses Salazar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Maki breaks the clinch.
That kick from Maki tenderised Salazar's leg. Salazar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maki lands a nice looking body kick.
Maki with the inside leg kick. #KD#
Maki drops Salazar with a beautiful combination! Salazar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maki is looking for the KO!
Michael Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maki has cracked Salazar with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maki lands another huge swinging hook and Salazar tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Salazar, before Maki can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keijo Maki!
Keijo Maki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Michael Salazar was interviewed post fight and said 'The belt belongs to me, it will be reclaimed. '.

Event: BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Popinski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maki counters with a low kick, right behind Popinski 's knee.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Maki misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maki.
Maki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popinski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popinski.
Good leg kick by Maki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Popinski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maki at a distance.
Maki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maki cracks Popinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Popinski throws a hook but Maki avoids it easily.
Popinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popinski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popinski there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Popinski looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
Popinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popinski looks to land a combination but Maki avoids it well.
Popinski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tessin's Toughest in the buildup to the fight.
Popinski walks into a jab.
Popinski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maki misses with a low kick.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Popinski is out of range.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popinski lands a leg kick that knocks Maki off balance momentarily.
A combination from Popinski does no damage.
Popinski throws a leg kick which misses Maki's front leg but catches the back leg as Maki tries to avoid it.
Maki misses with a body shot.
Popinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Popinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maki avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki lands a jab to the head.
Maki jabs Popinski right on the nose. Popinski blinks but takes it well.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Maki as he connects with a hook.
Maki throws a leg kick
and Popinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki throws a jab when Popinski was well out of range.
Popinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maki missing with a left hand there. Popinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Popinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maki circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Popinski. That did some damage!
Popinski throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Maki misses its intended target.
Maki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Maki checks the leg kick.
Maki throws a front kick aimed at Popinski's knee but Popinski avoids it well.
Popinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maki misses with a low kick as Popinski jumps back.
Maki dodges the punch combination from Popinski.
Maki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popinski throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maki avoids it.
Donk. Popinski catches Maki right on the button with a cross.
Maki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maki.
Maki misses with the body kick
and Popinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popinski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Maki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Keijo Maki 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!
Maki slips under a jab.
Popinski misses with a low kick as Maki jumps back.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Maki takes one to the chin there.
Maki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Popinski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Popinski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maki.#BC#
Popinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Popinski lands the left hand.
Maki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maki tries a low kick but Popinski avoids it.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popinski throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Popinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki. #T5#
Popinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki checks the leg kick.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Popinski.
Popinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Maki moves away from the strike by Popinski.
Popinski throws a sloppy head kick
and Popinski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popinski looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Popinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Popinski saw that one coming.
Maki scoring well with a low kick there.
Maki swings for the body but Popinski moves out of range.
Popinski walks into a stiff left hand from Maki.
Popinski on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T6#
Maki throws a lazy right hand but Popinski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Maki looks to move away, Popinski throws a big counter combo but Maki just gets out of the way.
A head kick misses from Popinski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popinski looks to land a combination. Maki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Maki throws a hook but Popinski blocks it.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popinski lands with a nice combination. Maki backs away looking to recover.
Maki misses with a hook.
Popinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popinski throws out the jab.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Popinski's head.
Maki misses with an attempted mid kick. #T7#
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Popinski's torso.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Popinski is out of range.
Popinski throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Maki lands a nice hook to Popinski's body. Popinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maki lands with a shot to the body.
Popinski connects with a looping right hand.
Popinski checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Maki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Popinski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Popinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maki throws out the jab.
Popinski blocks the body kick.
Popinski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maki. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maki throws a hook to the side of Popinski's head but Popinski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T8#
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Popinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Popinski blocks a head kick by Maki.
Popinski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Popinski feints and then cracks Maki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maki down.
Popinski scores with a nice strike.
Popinski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maki's calf.
Popinski misses with a leg kick
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popinski's knee momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maki, as that shot connected.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maki jabs at Popinski's body.
Popinski keeps Maki at a distance using the push kick. #T9#
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Popinski. Maki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popinski misses with a head kick.
Popinski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki lands a jab to the nose.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maki - that will leave a mark!
Maki looks to score with a jab to the body but Popinski is just out of range.
Popinski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Popinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Popinski throws a leg kick but Maki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Maki cracks Popinski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maki takes a swing at Popinski's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keijo Maki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Popinski.
Popinski blocks a leg kick.
Popinski is looking to counter the offense by Maki and move into the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maki, right into the meat.
Keijo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Popinski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Popinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popinski slips under a jab from Maki.
Popinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popinski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maki looks to land a body kick but Popinski moved away.
Popinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maki. Popinski shrugs it off though.
Popinski blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Popinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maki throws the kick towards the body but Popinski avoids it.
Popinski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maki's sensitive parts.
Popinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
Popinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Maki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popinski.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Popinski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Popinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Popinski scores with a shot to the body.
Popinski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Soda Popinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Popinski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Popinski throws a counter high kick but Maki was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Maki misses with a right hand
and Popinski counters with a three punch combo that has Maki backing up. Maki nods at Popinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Popinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popinski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki connects with a solid leg kick.
Maki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popinski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maki moves out of range as Popinski throws a body kick.
Popinski throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Maki - just one landing.
Maki throws a big shot that misses.
Maki blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Maki throws a leg kick
and Popinski counters with a two punch combo.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
That has opened up Keijo Maki's cut even more.
Maki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Popinski.
Maki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maki throws a body punch but Popinski moves out of range.
Popinski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Popinski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popinski is looking to land body kicks.
Maki 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!
Good leg kick by Maki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crunch! Maki slams his shin into Popinski's torso.
Maki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Popinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Maki scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Maki.
Popinski checks the leg kick.
Maki thumps Popinski with a low kick.
Maki scores with a jab.
Maki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Popinski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Popinski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Popinski ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Maki swings for the body but Popinski moves out of range.
Popinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Maki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Popinski in his tracks. #T5#
Popinski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maki's calf.
Maki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Popinski's sensitive parts.
Nice uppercut there from Maki.
Popinski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popinski throws a right and a left that Maki avoids nicely.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Popinski steps away.
Maki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Popinski checks the leg kick.
Popinski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popinski's knee momentarily.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Popinski.
A low kick from Maki is predictable there
and Popinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Popinski looks to land a combination but Maki avoids it well.
Popinski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T6#
Popinski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maki can pounce on him.
Popinski's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki 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.
It looked like Popinski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maki.
Popinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maki looks to throw the jab but Popinski is out of range.
Popinski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Popinski.
Popinski misses with a looping left.
Popinski throws a leg kick which misses Maki's front leg but catches the back leg as Maki tries to avoid it.
Maki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Popinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popinski slips a straight right by Maki.
Maki moves out of range of the leg kick from Popinski.#T7#
Popinski throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
A big left from Maki misses.
The fighters circling - Maki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popinski moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maki misses with a wild combination.
Popinski throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Popinski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Popinski on the side of the head.
Popinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popinski connects with a single shot there.
Popinski cracks Maki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maki moves out of range of the leg kick from Popinski.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Popinski. #T8#
A low kick from Popinski is predictable there
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Popinski's knee momentarily.
Popinski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Popinski throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Popinski walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki checks a leg kick.
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popinski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maki.
A low kick from Popinski misses
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soda Popinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Popinski walks into a straight right hand from Maki.
Popinski looks to land a body kick but Maki moved away.
Maki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Popinski. #T9#
Popinski scores with a head kick.
Maki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Popinski is out of range and Maki settles back down.
Maki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Popinski as he checks the leg kick.
Maki scores with a hook.
Popinski motions for Maki to come forward. Popinski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Popinski misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice combination there by Popinski.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
I think Maki 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Keijo Maki!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Keijo Maki!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Keijo Maki!

Keijo Maki wins by unanimous decision!
Keijo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Soda Popinski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Please Mac take me back, my new manager is clueless and didn't even check my profile!'.

Event: BFF 79: Trump vs. Schaub
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Maki misses with a hook #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsuruta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maki keeping full guard, as Tsuruta tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki has control of Tsuruta's left arm, preventing Tsuruta from doing any damage.
Tsuruta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Maki seems keen to control Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Tsuruta is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Tsuruta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Maki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Maki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta throwing shots but Maki is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple. #T3#
Tsuruta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta stalling away here and it's allowed Maki to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta postures up and lands a big shot to Maki's brow.
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Maki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsuruta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta advances to half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maki's head.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Maki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsuruta working Maki over with strikes.
Tsuruta not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T5#
Maki is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Maki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsuruta.
Maki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tsuruta scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Maki's temple.
Maki is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Tsuruta trying to mount his opponent but Maki defends it. #T6#
Tsuruta is trying to control. Maki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsuruta looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tsuruta stops Maki from getting back to his feet.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Maki's hands, connecting with Maki's forehead.
Maki taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maki wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta throws a big right hand that misses.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta. #T7#
Maki has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Maki keeping moving, preventing Tsuruta from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsuruta wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tsuruta throws a big elbow that misses.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T8#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta with a nice head shot there.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T9#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta distracts Maki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Maki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maki is one step ahead there.
Maki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta keeping moving, preventing Maki from controlling successfully.
Tsuruta is pulling down on Maki's head. It's preventing any offense from Maki, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R2#
A big left from Maki misses.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Maki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Maki.
Maki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsuruta tries to counter with a takedown but Maki is quick to defend against it.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Tsuruta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tsuruta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maki.
Maki tests Tsuruta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsuruta moves out of range as Maki strikes.
Maki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsuruta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Maki lands a right hook to the body.
Tsuruta punishes Maki's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Maki throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta closes the distance and clinches up with Maki, looking for a takedown. Tsuruta pushes Maki against the ropes but Maki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maki connects with a jab.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta jabs at Maki's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maki throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maki throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Maki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Maki lands a right hook to the body.
Maki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tsuruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta is looking to wear down Maki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Maki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maki connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Maki misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsuruta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maki.#T4#
Maki swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a shoot takedown. Maki fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Maki being controlled here, momentarily.
Tsuruta postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
Tsuruta is stalling in the full guard.
Tsuruta throwing strikes from guard but Maki blocks nicely.
Maki looking to control.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?#T5#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsuruta scoring with some ground and pound.
Tsuruta is in close to Maki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tomomisan Tsuruta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsuruta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maki's head.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Maki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Maki!#REVB#
Tsuruta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tsuruta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maki's head. #T6#
Tsuruta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maki defending well though.
Maki taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Maki recovers full guard.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Maki keeps moving.
Tsuruta scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tsuruta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keijo Maki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tsuruta trying to keep a closed guard but Maki is proving a slippery customer.
Maki preventing the sweep.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Maki in close.
Tsuruta has momentary wrist control but Maki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tsuruta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T8#
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Maki has wrist control.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Maki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Maki wanted to stand there but Tsuruta had control of the position.
Tsuruta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maki trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tsuruta's guard.
Maki is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tsuruta wants to sweep but no luck.
Maki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsuruta is proving hard to escape from.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maki. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Tsuruta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!

Tomomisan Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!

Event: BFF 72: El Toro v Kilpatrick 2
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer avoids the body shot from Maki. #CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer tries to work over Maki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
The referee calls for Maki to work.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer. #T1#
Maki is looking to break free of the clinch but Archer has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Our sources have told us that Maki has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Archer working aggressively here.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Archer 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.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Maki controls the action.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer.
Maki scores with a hook to the body.
Maki prevents a body shot from Archer.
Maki digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Maki.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki.
Archer looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Maki scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Maki blocks a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maki.
Archer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maki.
Maki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keijo Maki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Maki.
Archer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Archer throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
Maki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki scores with a spinning back kick!
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki connects with a jab.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maki rather than just go for the knockout.
Archer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Maki digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Maki counters with a nice body kick.
Maki lands with a nice body punch.
Maki scores with a kick to the body.
Maki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4##KD#
Maki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Archer sprawling to the canvas! Archer rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Maki finish him?! #CUT#
It looks like Kermit Archer has been cut.
Maki throws an uppercut from hell that sends Archer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Maki stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 66: Grayce vs. Power Jr.
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawthorne throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hawthorne fails to land.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Maki prevents a body shot from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawthorne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Hawthorne lands with a left to the head.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
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!
Maki tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hawthorne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki tries to work over Hawthorne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawthorne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makis head.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Hawthorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne works on Maki's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawthorne lands a body punch.
Maki is breathing heavily.
Hawthorne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hawthorne throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hawthorne. #CUT2#
Keijo Maki's cut is getting worse.
Hawthorne is leaning against Maki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hawthorne misses with the head strike.
Hawthorne scores with a shoulder strike.
Hawthorne digs a right hand underneath Maki's ribcage. Maki let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Maki is rocked!
Hawthorne throws a big uppercut that drops Maki! More strikes from Hawthorne and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maki lies dazed against the ropes as Hawthorne celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ladera Hawthorne!
After winning the bout, Ladera Hawthorne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019

#R1#
Maki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Martinyuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Maki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maki misses with a body kick.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
Martinyuk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maki lands a jab to Martinyuk's midsection.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maki cracks the inside of Martinyuk's front leg.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Martinyuk unleashes a big counter combination but Maki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maki throwing a counter right hand but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
Martinyuk misses with a straight right. #T1#
Martinyuk avoids a kick to the body.
Martinyuk tries to counter with a clinch but Maki shakes him off and moves away.
Martinyuk blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martinyuk! But no joy.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Martinyuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martinyuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Martinyuk checks a leg kick.
Martinyuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Martinyuk.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Martinyuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maki doesn't seem bothered though.
Maki scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Maki.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Maki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki cracks Martinyuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk walks into a straight right hand from Maki.
Martinyuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martinyuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Maki tries to work over Martinyuk's front leg with a kick but Martinyuk checks it.
Maki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maki lands with a hook. Martinyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#
Martinyuk is rocked!
Maki thuds a left hand into Martinyuk's body.
Martinyuk is still on wobbly legs! Can Maki finish him?
Maki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Martinyuk looks winded!
Martinyuk drops his hands momentarily. Maki doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Martinyuk staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Martinyuk doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
A victorious Keijo Maki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Maki throws a head kick that misses.
Maki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Bamboo Face has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamboo Face.
Maki misses with a hook.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
A big left from Bamboo Face misses.
A swing and a miss from Bamboo Face.
Maki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bamboo Face takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face is looking to counter the offense by Maki and move into the clinch.
Maki connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki. #T1##CL2#
Maki moves into the clinch.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maki.
Bamboo Face tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Bamboo Face as the two fighters clinch.
Bamboo Face lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki has a couple of punches blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bamboo Face pushes Maki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bamboo Face seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maki can turn it around.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamboo Face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki pushes Bamboo Face back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bamboo Face up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Bamboo Face's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamboo Faces head.
Bamboo Face has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Bamboo Face controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki trying to stall but Bamboo Face improves his position. #T3#
Bamboo Face tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamboo Face lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Maki lands an uppercut.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Maki breaks the clinch.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Bamboo Face moved out of range.
Bamboo Face 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.
Bamboo Face misses with a hook. Maki ducked under it nicely.
Bamboo Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bamboo Face throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Bamboo Face fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the 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!
Bamboo Face blocking some punches.
Maki trying to control the position but instead, Bamboo Face has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maki into the cage.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bamboo Face walks away with a smile on his face. Maki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maki takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Maki.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamboo Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
Bamboo Face walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Bamboo Face blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bamboo Face misses the target.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Bamboo Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bamboo Face throws out the jab. #CL2#
Maki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamboo Face, pushing him back against the cage.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Maki.
Maki tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki blocking some punches. #BC2#
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maki lands with a nice body kick.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maki.#T1#
Maki scores with a body shot.
Bamboo Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maki lands a jab.
Maki lands a jab to the nose.
Bamboo Face tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamboo Face avoids the body shot from Maki.
Maki throws an overhand right that lands on Bamboo Face's shoulder, as Bamboo Face tries to avoid the shot.
Bamboo Face throwing a counter right hand but Maki manages to avoid it.
Bamboo Face lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
A lazy body kick from Maki
and Bamboo Face counters with a straight right hand.
Maki scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maki, right into the meat.
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki throws a low kick but Bamboo Face moves out of range easily.
Maki connects with the punch.
Bamboo Face on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maki. Maki obviously looking to wear him down.
Bamboo Face throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Bamboo Face gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maki working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki tries to pull guard but Bamboo Face holds him up against the cage and eventually Maki drops back down to his feet.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamboo Face controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamboo Face throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bamboo Face fails to land.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamboo Face prevents a body shot from Maki. #T4#
Maki prevents a body shot from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Maki.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Bamboo Face avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A short left from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maki tries to circle away but Bamboo Face has him pinned against the cage.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut is getting worse.
Keijo Maki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bamboo Face cracks Maki with a nice body shot.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
Bamboo Face lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ubungu Bamboo Face's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maki tries to move into range but Bamboo Face moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Maki lands a front kick.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bamboo Face.
Good work by Bamboo Face as he checks the leg kick.
Bamboo Face swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maki lands a glancing blow to the side of Bamboo Face's head.#CL#
Bamboo Face clinches with his opponent.
Bamboo Face working aggressively here.
Bamboo Face tries a body shot but Maki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki lands a right hand.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches. #T1#
Maki tries a body shot but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Bamboo Face lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamboo Face.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face misses with some punches.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bamboo Face swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries to work over Bamboo Face's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamboo Face lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bamboo Face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Maki has Bamboo Face pressed against the cage. #T2#
Maki is trying to force a seperation but Bamboo Face has the dominant position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Maki. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keijo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bamboo Face fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maki manages to avoid it.
Maki lands with an uppercut that bounces Bamboo Face off the cage and back into range.
Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Bamboo Face connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki misses the body punch
and Bamboo Face counters with a left 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!
Bamboo Face just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Bamboo Face on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Maki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
Maki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maki throws a hook but Bamboo Face blocks it.
Maki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bamboo Face misses with a wild body shot.
Maki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bamboo Face lands a jab.
Bamboo Face misses with a left hand
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki misses with a looping left.
Bamboo Face was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Bamboo Face throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maki.
Bamboo Face misses with a looping left.
Maki lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheers as Maki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bamboo Face doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bamboo Face wants to clinch.
Bamboo Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bamboo Face looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki throws a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Maki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maki 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
During a confident post fight interview, Keijo Maki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maki wants to clinch.
Bone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maki thows a leg kick but Bone checks it
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Maki tenderised Bone's leg. Bone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maki.
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maki throws a leg kick
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Bone blocks a jab.
Bone thows a leg kick but Maki checks it
and Maki counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Bone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maki lands with a hook. Bone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bone takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Bone misses with an uppercut. Maki saw that one coming.
Maki throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki misses with a shot to the body
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki misses with an uppercut
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Bone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Maki feints and then cracks Bone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bone 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!
A lazy left from Maki finds it's target.
A jab from Maki does it's job there.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
It seemed like Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Maki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bone works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
Maki moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Bone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maki.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Maki forces Bone back against the cage and clinches.
Maki misses with the head strike.
Maki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bone or not.
Bone throws a head punch that misses.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Bone. #T4#
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bone blocks an uppercut.
Maki is stalling here.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Bone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bones head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Maki tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Maki misses with a looping right.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Maki fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Bone coming out on top.
Bone moves out of range as Maki strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki slips a straight right by Bone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Bone's head back.
Maki cracks the inside of Bone's front leg.
A left lands for Maki.
Maki loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Maki misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Bone throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maki misses with a hook
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Bone misses its intended target.
A big right from Bone misses.
A solid body kick from Maki.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bone 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.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters circling a little - Maki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Maki misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Bone digs a good hook to Maki's body.
Bone moves out of range as Maki throws a body kick.
Maki doesn't manage to clinch there - Bone circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Maki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Bone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maki cracks the inside of Bone's front leg.
Bone moves away from the strike by Maki.
Bone tries a quick counter leg kick but Maki is wise to it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Maki thows a leg kick but Bone checks it
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Maki misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maki. That's going to slow Bone down.
Bone lands with a good body shot.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bone missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki slips under a jab from Bone.#T4#
Bone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Maki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bone's calf.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone checks the leg kick.
Maki backing away here, and Bone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maki delivers a nice body kick.
Maki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maki moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maki 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 Bone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
It seemed like Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keijo Maki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki'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.
#R3#
Maki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maki takes one on the button.
A low kick from Maki misses
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Maki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bone.
Some bone on bone action there as Bone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bone looks to throw the jab but Maki is out of range. #CL#
Maki moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maki.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Maki is trying to force a seperation but Bone has the dominant position.
Maki jumps guard but Bone stands there with Maki around his waist. Maki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bone scores with a shot to the side of Maki's head. #CUT2#
Keijo Maki's cut is getting worse.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Bone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bone looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Bone jabs at Maki's body.
Maki ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone avoids a kick to the body.
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Bone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bone is out of range.
Maki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maki misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Maki lands with a kick to the temple. Bone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Maki tries to work over Bone's front leg with a kick but Bone checks it.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T3#
Bone connects with a right hand. Maki shakes it off.#CUT2#
Keijo Maki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Maki is rocked!
Maki misses with a low kick.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Bone's head but Bone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maki.
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Bone checks it.
Maki misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Maki
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Maki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Bone tenderised Maki's leg. Maki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maki seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Maki misses.
Bone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Bone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.#T4#
A big left from Maki misses.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Bone moved out of range.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
You can see that Bone has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Maki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maki.
Maki throws a chopping leg kick but Bone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maki slips under a jab.
Maki throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
Bone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bone's calf.
Maki misses with a body shot
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bone misses.
Maki swings widly with a right hand
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kay Bone just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Maki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maki.
Bone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bone slips under a jab.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bone.
Maki 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.
Maki throws a leg kick
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki misses with a hook to the body
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maki.
A nice side step and Bone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Maki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Maki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maki throws a leg kick which misses Bone's front leg but catches the back leg as Bone tries to avoid it.
Maki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maki throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bone. That snapped Maki's head back.
Maki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bone.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Maki misses the body punch
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keijo Maki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Bone throws an overhand right that drops Maki like a sack of potatoes! Bone dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Bone!
Kay Bone is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 18
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki fakes the leg kick and cracks Cosby in the body.
Maki has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cosby is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cosby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cosby.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki avoids the body shot from Cosby.
Maki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cosby with a body shot.
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cosby connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maki. Maki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
Maki throws out a powerful jab.
Cosby takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Cosby throws a right hand that misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cosby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cosby moves out of range of the body kick from Maki.
Maki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cosby takes a step back to recover.
A cross from Maki lands.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Maki cracks Cosby with an open hand slap.
Cosby throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Maki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Maki! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Keijo Maki!
Keijo Maki is the new heavyweight champion!
Keijo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 15
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
Maki lands an overhand right.
Maki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turturro backs up against the cage. #CUT2#
It looks like Dino Turturro has been cut.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turturro takes one on the button.
Turturro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turturro.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dino Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turturro has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Maki counters with a nice right hand that sends Turturro toppling to the canvas! Turturro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Maki finish him?!#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro fails with the takedown
and Maki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Maki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turturro thinking.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Turturro ducks right into an uppercut from Maki.
Good leg kick by Maki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turturro misses with a takedown attempt
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Maki cracks Turturro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turturro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Maki finish him?
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Turturro's head, knocking him out cold! Maki is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
Keijo Maki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Maki lands a nice hook to OQuinn's body. OQuinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
OQuinn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A jab from Maki does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Damien OQuinn has been cut.
OQuinn ducks into an uppercut from Maki and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keijo Maki!
Our winner, Keijo Maki, 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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