Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BFF 71: Inarritu vs. Kawamata
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Makana takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Makana shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Makana was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Makana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bull tries to improve position but can't.
Bull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Makana wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Makana seems to be looking for submissions.
Bull wants to get back to full guard but Makana has passed into side control.
Makana lands a nice forearm strike.
Bull manages to get back to half guard.
Bull gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makana trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bull is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bull throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bull working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Makana has passed into half guard!
Makana wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy.
Makana is controlling the pace. #T2##SUB#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Bull is trying to get back to full guard.
Makana throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Makana seems to be working for a kimura but Bull defends the submission attempt.
Bull is not content to let Makana control the position.#T3##SUB#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
Makana wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Makana seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Makana is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bull has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
Makana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bull defending well though. #SUB2#
Makana is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Makana is working for a kimura but Bull is defending it quite comfortably. #T5##SUB#
Bull looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.
Makana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Makana is working for a kimura but Bull is defending it quite comfortably.
Makana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makana thows a huge punch but Bull dodges it nicely. #T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bull actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bull looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makana is keen to just control but Bull is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bull looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bull has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Makana escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Makana!
Makana tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bull gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makana pulls his head out easily. #T7##SUB#
Bull is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makana pulls his head out easily.
Makana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bull keeps working.
Makana prevents Bull from improving his position.
Makana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bull does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bull looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Makana pushes past his half guard into mount!
Makana connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makana is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #SUB2#
Makana working for a submission but Bull is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Makana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bull looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T8#
Bull wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Makana is looking for the choke from the back position but Bull is controlling his hands well.
Bull is in bad spot here.
Bull looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makana.
Makana controlling well, preventing Bull from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Makana is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bull has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Makana has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bull taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Makana doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lei Makana!
Lei Makana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Makana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OGrady darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Makana is rocked!
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. OGrady tries to sprawl out of it but Makana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. OGrady manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makana just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOGrady.
Makana is still on wobbly legs! Can OGrady finish him?
Makana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OGrady counters with a crisp right that sends Makana to the canvas! OGrady follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco OGrady!
A relieved looking Rocco OGrady thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL 2
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Makana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makana slips a jab from Hill.
Makana moves forwards but Hill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. Hill tries to sprawl out of it but Makana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Makana drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makana is controlling him.
Makana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Makana is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Makana thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Makana trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill 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.
Makana is standing up over Hill. Hill looks to escape but Makana dives into side control. #SUB2#
Makana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Makana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Makana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Hill is pushing Makana's head away, looking to escape. Makana manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Makana goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hill has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Makana but great work by Hill.
Hill tries to stand but Makana is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill tries to stand but Makana controls the position and pulls Hill into his guard. #SU#
Makana is working an open guard so Hill takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hill connects with a nice looking jab.
Makana shoots in and drives through. Hill sprawls well.
Makana dives in and grabs Hill's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hill pushes down on Makana's head and hops out.
Hank Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lei Makana.
Makana shoots in for a takedown but Hill shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hill punishes Makana's body with a nice straight punch.
Hank Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill scores with a jab.
Makana wants to clinch.
Makana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hill defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makana.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makana.
Makana shoots for a takedown but Hill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab by Hill.
Hill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makana walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Makana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makana.
A quick step to the side and Hill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Makana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.#TD2#
Makana fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hill sprawls well initially but Makana persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hill is trying to stand up here but Makana is controlling him well.
Makana is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makana is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
Hill keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Makana connects with a nice short shot to Hill's temple.
Hill has hold of Makana's hands but Makana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hill pushes Makana off looking to stand but Makana dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Hill dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hill throws a shot from downtown. Makana moves away and avoids it.
Makana slips a straight right by Hill.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makana can do to turn this around?
Makana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Makana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A cross from Hill lands.
Makana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makana.
Hill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hill avoids it really well and circles away.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown but Hill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makana.
Hank Hill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lei Makana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Makana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Makana scores with a takedown into Hill's guard.#ES#
Hill kicks Makana off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lei Makana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makana throws a counter combo.
Hill misses with a hook.
A big left from Hill misses.
Hill throws a right and a left that Makana avoids nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hill.
Hill works the jab nicely.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makana in his tracks.
Hill lunges at Makana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makana's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hill.
Makana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Makana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hill is trying to defend but Makana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hill is trying to stand up here but Makana is controlling him well. #T2#
Hill taking some punishment here, with Makana in his half guard.
Makana not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Makana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Makana is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hill has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Makana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill is trying to stand but he's just given Makana his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Makana working for the choke. #SUB2#
Makana working for a choke but Hill is defending well. #SUB2#
Makana working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Hill is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Makana has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Hill taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lei Makana!
After winning the bout, Lei Makana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1##TD#
Makana darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gilmour looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Makana pushes past his half guard into mount!
Makana tries to control but Gilmour wriggling away.
Gilmour wants to hold on but Makana pushes him away.#SUB#
Makana looking to secure an arm triangle but Gilmour defends it well.
Makana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilmour is looking to escape. #SUB#
Makana looking for a guillotine from mount but Gilmour is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makana avoids the attempt from Gilmour to control.#T1##SUB#
Makana is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gilmour is surviving well by controlling Makana's body position as best he can.
Gilmour is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gilmour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gilmour can't escape the position.
Makana throwing strikes here but Gilmour is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Makana is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gilmour can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gilmour tries to hold on but Makana postures up.
Gilmour is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilmour is looking to escape.
Gilmour is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Gilmour regains half guard.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makana is trying to control. Gilmour wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gilmour wants to improve his position but Makana is controlling well. #SUB#
Makana seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmour defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Makana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmour sees it coming and defends easily.
Gilmour is looking to control Makana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilmour avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB#
Gilmour is defending against the submission attempts here by Makana.
Gilmour is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gilmour taking some punishment here, with Makana in his half guard.
Makana working Gilmour over with strikes.
Makana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gilmour tries to get to full guard but Makana has control of the leg.
Gilmour has hold of Makana's hands but Makana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Gilmour has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Makana escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Makana!#T4#
Makana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gilmour is trying to get back to half guard.
Makana working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Makana is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gilmour knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makana is looking to take a break and control but Gilmour is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makana tries to stand but Gilmour is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makana is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilmour is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei Makana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gilmour misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilmour throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Makana looking to score a takedown here. Gilmour is defending well but Makana drives through and ends up in Gilmour's guard.
Gilmour looking for a sweep. Not yet Gilmour, not yet.
Makana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmour is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makana passes Gilmour's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gilmour desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gilmour trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gilmour actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Makana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilmour is just riding it out for now. Makana eventually gives up the hold.
Gilmour has hold of Makana's hands but Makana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Gilmour is refusing to be controlled, as Makana sits in half guard.
Gilmour tries to get to full guard but Makana has control of the leg. #SUB#
Makana wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmour is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmour can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Makana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmour sees it coming and defends easily.
Gilmour slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gilmour is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makana defends well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gilmour's head.
Lei Makana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gilmour looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmour is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makana looking to pass the guard.
Makana trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilmour is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gilmour looking for a guillotine here but Makana defends easily. #SUB2#
Gilmour looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makana passes into half guard. #T3#
Makana is thwarting Gilmour's attempts to control the position.
Makana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gilmour is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Makana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilmour defends it well. #SUB2#
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Makana is trying to work for a kimura but Gilmour is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makana is thwarting Gilmour's attempts to control the position.
Makana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makana tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gilmour knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Makana wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmour is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilmour does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makana slips a nice elbow through Gilmour's hands, connecting with Gilmour's forehead.
Gilmour avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makana.
Makana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lei Makana dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Makana as he checks the leg kick.#TD#
Makana shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gilmour napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Makana trying to control the position but Gilmour is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gilmour's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Makana working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makana gets to mount! Gilmour was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour is in a horrible position here. Makana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gilmour wants to control but Makana is having none of it.#T1#
Gilmour is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Makana is staying active.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gilmour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makana wants to control the pace but Gilmour is squirming around nicely.
Gilmour is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makana cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Makana trying to control but Gilmour is having none of it.
Gilmour tries to hold on but Makana pushes him away. #SUB#
Makana looking to secure an arm triangle but Gilmour defends it well. #T2#
Gilmour tries to hold on but Makana postures up.
Makana prevents Gilmour from getting the reversal.
Makana trying to control but Gilmour is having none of it.
Gilmour working to try and regain half guard.
Gilmour keeps trying to improve his position.
Gilmour is squirming around, avoiding Makana's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Makana has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gilmour's face.
Gilmour sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Makana wants to pass to mount but Gilmour is defending the position.
Makana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Gilmour looking for submissions off his back.
Roland Gilmour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makana controlling the action here.
Gilmour is trying to maintain the position but Makana is very close to passing his half guard.
Lei Makana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gilmour is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gilmour is trying to get back to full guard.
Makana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makana looking to finish Gilmour with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gilmour!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmour wants to hold on but Makana pushes him away.
Gilmour is in all sorts of trouble here. #SU#
Makana stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
Makana scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lei Makana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makana, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lei Makana!
Lei Makana thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EFC Ladd vs Mir
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Griffin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been hearing reports that Makana has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Griffin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Makana goes for a double leg but Griffin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Griffin continues to drive forward.
As Makana backs off Griffin throws a huge counter combo but Makana manages to avoid it all.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Makana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei Makana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makana moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makana is defended easily by Griffin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Griffin gets a clinch. #BC2#
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Makana's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Griffin dives in looking to finish as Makana flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Griffin's strikes! Griffin is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Makana's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Makana was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shawn Griffin!
Shawn Griffin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DK Battlegrounds XIV
Date: Nov 28, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Horror takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to Makana's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Horror lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makana blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Horror gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makana wants to stand back up but Horror manages to pass into side control.
Makana regains half guard there - taking advantage of Horror's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Horror is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makana trying to control from the bottom.
Horror drops an elbow to the side of Makana's head. #SUB2#
Horror is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makana is looking to control Horror's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makana avoid being mounted?#T1#
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror wants to take a breather but Makana is having none of it.
Horror prevents Makana from standing back up.
Horror lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Horror looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Horror is working for a kimura but Makana is defending it quite comfortably.
Horror tries to pass to full mount but Makana defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makana is trying to stand up here but Horror is controlling him well. #T2##SUB2#
Horror is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makana flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Makana is in trouble now - Horror has advanced to mount!
Horror landing shots from mount.
Horror landing punches. #ROC2#
Makana is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Horror! Makana is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocky Horror!
Rocky Horror decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DK Battleground XIII
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1##TD#
Makana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fitzgerald is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makana dives into side control. #REVB#
Fitzgerald is trying to strike from the bottom but Makana has passed into full mount.
Fitzgerald tries to control the position but Makana now has his back. #SUB#
Fitzgerald is looking to control the hands but Makana breaks free and manages to sink in a rear naked choke that ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lei Makana!
Lei Makana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DK Battleground XI
Date: Oct 29, 2018

#R1#
Makana closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Makana pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Makana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Makana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Makana is controlling him well.
Lee wants to control but Makana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Makana maintains control.#T1#
Makana in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makana wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Makana has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lee reaches up and holds on to Makana to control the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Makana there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makana working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Lee really wants to buck Makana off and get back to his feet.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Makana landing strikes from the mount and Lee is in trouble!
Lee is trying to stand up.
Makana is looking to stand but Lee has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Makana isn't that keen on the idea.
Makana with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lee is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lee wants to hold on but Makana pushes him away.
Makana tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Makana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makana 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.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makana working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Makana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Makana jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Makana is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and Makana transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Makana! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lei Makana!
Our winner, Lei Makana, 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.
Mark Lee was interviewed post fight and said 'This a learning experience I will be back!!!Ill see you guys at the after party'.

Event: DK Exhibition 4
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
Makana shoots in for a double leg but Stephens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl out of it but Makana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makana has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei Makana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens connects with a body shot that sends Makana's belly button to the back.
Stephens misses with a leg kick.
Stephens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens cracks Makana with an open hand slap.
Stephens connects with a single shot there.
Stephens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makana.
Makana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Makana moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Makana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makana is defending well.#TD#
Makana has picked Stephens up - he's going for a ride! Makana dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makana is keen to just control but Stephens is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stephens can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Makana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens is trying to get back to full guard.#SU#
Makana decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Makana dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Makana's head and hops out.
Nice uppercut lands for Stephens. That snapped Makana's head back.
Stephens digs a good body shot into Makana's ribs.
Stephens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makana swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Makana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stephens.
Stephens slaps away a takedown attempt from Makana, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makana goes for a double leg but Stephens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stephens continues to drive forward.
As Makana backs off Stephens throws a huge counter combo but Makana manages to avoid it all.
Darren Stephens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stephens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makana has a takedown stuffed.
Makana shoots in but Stephens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stephens tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Stephens lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Makana is rocked!
Makana avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Oh Makana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stephens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Makana walks straight into a right hand from Stephens - that's dropped him! Stephens jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Makana from any more punishment! Makana complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darren Stephens!
A relieved looking Darren Stephens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DK Battlegrounds VIII
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Makana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lei Makana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadeq defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makana.
Sadeq appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sadeq seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Makana shoots in looking for a takedown. Sadeq tries to sprawl out of it but Makana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sadeq manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makana misses with an uppercut #TD#
so Sadeq counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Sadeq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadeq has managed to get both his arms back between Makana's legs - danger averted.
Sadeq is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadeq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadeq's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sadeq is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Sadeq pulls Makana in to control the position.
Sadeq will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makana stops Sadeq from standing up.
Makana landing some decent shots from guard.
Sadeq seems keen to control Makana's posture.
Makana wants to get up but he can't break Sadeq's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Makana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sadeq has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makana has managed to get both his arms back between Sadeq's legs - danger averted.
Makana looking to sit in guard and control but Sadeq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Makana keeping moving, preventing Sadeq from controlling successfully. #T2#
Sadeq landing with the ground and pound.
Sadeq scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sadeq keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makana's head.#SUB2#
Sadeq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadeq has managed to get both his arms back between Makana's legs - danger averted.
Makana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sadeq content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sadeq 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.
Sadeq works over Makana with some ground and pound from guard.
Sadeq scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Makana is rocked!
Sadeq trying to control but Makana is working from the bottom.
Makana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Sadeq got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadeq has managed to get both his arms back between Makana's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Sadeq with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sadeq's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makana is still in real trouble! Can Sadeq finish him?
Sadeq connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadeq keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makana's head.
Sadeq loads up on a big left hand. Makana felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sadeq looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Makana can't hide his disappointment, as Sadeq celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DK Exhibition
Date: Sep 12, 2018

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Cephus as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Cephus - just one landing.
Makana with a poor takedown #CL#
and Cephus counters by moving into the clinch.
Makana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cephus scores with a shoulder strike.
Cephus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short left from Cephus.
Makana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cephus is keeping busy.
Cephus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cephus lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Makana has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cephus uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Makana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Makana is trying to keep Cephus in close.
Makana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cephus's guard. #REVB#
Makana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cephus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makana prevents Cephus from getting back to his feet. #T1##SU2#
Makana gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cephus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Cephus has managed to clinch.
Cephus presses Makana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cephus lands a left hand.
Makana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cephus swings wildly with an uppercut but Makana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makana has Cephus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cephus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cephus.
Makana takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makana 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.
Cephus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cephus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cephus.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cephus gets underhooks to prevent Makana's takedown attempt.
Bo Cephus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lei Makana.
Cephus scores with a hook to the body.
Makana looks winded!#TD2#
Makana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cephus is looking to stand back up but Makana counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cephus. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cephus is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Makana is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cephus sees it coming and defends easily.
Cephus wants to stand back up but Makana manages to pass into side control.
Makana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cephus tries to escape but Makana is in control. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Makana in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cephus is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lei Makana!
A very excited looking Lei Makana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DK Battlegrounds II
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Makana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Finley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makana tries to score a body lock takedown but Finley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makana fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Makana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Finley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makana somewhat.
Makana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finley as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lei Makana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Finley instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finley is trying to break the clinch but Makana has him pressed against the cage.
Finley lands a hook that snaps the head of Makana backwards.
Finley is leaning against Makana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Finley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makana backwards.
Makana tries to pull guard but Finley won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Finley. #T1#
Makana wants a takedown.
Finley presses Makana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finley after a bit of a struggle.
Finley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makanas head. #BC2#
Finley breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finley prevents the takedown attempt.
Finley pushes Makana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finley lands a hook that snaps the head of Makana backwards.
Finley presses Makana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makana is breathing heavily.
Finley scores with a shot to the side of Makana's head. #ROC2#
Makana is rocked!#BC2#
Finley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Makana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finley fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Makana out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jimmy Finley!

Event: KONFLIKT XIV
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##TD#
Makana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Makana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alfonsi, who protects the arm well.
Makana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Makana is trying to get an arm triangle but Alfonsi is defending well.
Makana advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonsi can't escape the position.
Makana lands a big shot there that rocks Alfonsi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makana controlling from the full mount.
Makana is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T1##SUB#
Makana working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Alfonsi turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Makana off and cradles Alfonsi's limp body as Makana celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lei Makana!
An out of breath Lei Makana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2018

#R1#
Shupe tries to clinch but Makana moves out of range. #TD2#
Makana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shupe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makana punching from the bottom - just letting Shupe know he's still in a fight.
Shupe cracks Makana with a solid left hand.
Makana has a closed guard, preventing Shupe from standing up.
Makana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shupe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Shupe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makana is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shupe can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Makana stands and steps away. Shupe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Makana closes the distance and pushes Shupe back into the cage.
Makana wants to get back to striking at distance but Shupe won't allow it. #TD#
Makana manages to pull guard.
Shupe lands a couple of elbows.#T1##SUB#
Shupe is sitting in close to Makana's body. Makana has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Shupe is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Shupe is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Makana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lei Makana!

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