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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownweather lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makoniko fails with the takedown
and Brownweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brownweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Makoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brownweather tries to counter by clinching up but Makoniko breaks away and moves out of range.
Brownweather lands a high kick!
Makoniko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Brownweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Makoniko.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makoniko.
Makoniko tries for a takedown but Brownweather circles away easily
and Brownweather counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Makoniko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Makoniko dives in and grabs Brownweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brownweather pushes down on Makoniko's head and hops out.
Brownweather 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!
Makoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makoniko misses with a takedown attempt
and Brownweather counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brownweather counters with a series of strikes. Makoniko will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Makoniko is rocked!
Makoniko walks into a left hand.
Makoniko is still on wobbly legs! Can Brownweather finish him?#T1#
Makoniko shoots in but no luck this time.
Makoniko seems to have recovered his senses.
Chris Makoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Brownweather instigates a clinch.
Makoniko is trying to drag Brownweather to the mat but Brownweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Makoniko wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Brownweather breaks from the clinch.
Makoniko misses with a takedown attempt - Brownweather sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brownweather throws a big counter combination but Makoniko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makoniko looks for a takedown but Brownweather sprawls well.
Makoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Brownweather closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Brownweather breaks the clinch.
Brownweather really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makoniko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brownweather can pounce on him.
Makoniko shoots and misses
and Brownweather counters with a series of strikes. Makoniko will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Brownweather lands a nice shot that snaps Makoniko's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brownweather lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makoniko backs up against the cage.
Makoniko fails with the takedown.
Makoniko has his takedown stuffed
and Brownweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Brownweather holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makoniko wants a takedown.
#BC#
Brownweather breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brownweather connects with a solid leg kick.
Makoniko has a takedown stuffed.
Makoniko shoots in looking for a takedown. Brownweather tries to sprawl out of it but Makoniko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brownweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makoniko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brownweather tries to avoid it but Makoniko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brownweather to the ground. Brownweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Makoniko or perhaps it was just good defense by Brownweather, which made it look bad.
Makoniko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brownweather tries to avoid it but Makoniko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brownweather to the ground. Brownweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Brownweather clinches.
Makoniko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brownweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makoniko looks winded!#BC#
Brownweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brownweather plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brownweather closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makoniko shoots in looking for a takedown. Brownweather tries to sprawl out of it but Makoniko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brownweather manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brownweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makoniko somewhat.
Brownweather is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makoniko.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown but Brownweather shows good takedown defense.
Makoniko dives in and grabs Brownweather's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brownweather pushes down on Makoniko's head and hops out.#T4#
Makoniko looks for a takedown but Brownweather sprawls well.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown but Brownweather shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Makoniko gets tackled into the cage by Brownweather. Brownweather maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brownweather landing knees to the body.
#TD#
Brownweather manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brownweather keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Brownweather wants to get back to his feet but Makoniko passes into half guard.
Makoniko wants to control but Brownweather is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makoniko prevents Brownweather from standing back up.
Brownweather trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brownweather dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Makoniko shoots in and bounces Brownweather off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makoniko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brownweather's head.
Brownweather working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makoniko.
Makoniko wants to control from the top but Brownweather keeps moving.
Makoniko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brownweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brownweather is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makoniko is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko trying to control but Brownweather is working from the bottom.
Makoniko distracts Brownweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Makoniko slips nicely into half guard.
Makoniko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makoniko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brownweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makoniko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brownweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makoniko can do to turn this around?
Brownweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Makoniko is trying to control. Brownweather wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brownweather won't allow Makoniko to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoniko is keen to just control but Brownweather is a slippery customer.
Makoniko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Ground and pound from Makoniko.
Brownweather has hold of Makoniko's hands but Makoniko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brownweather is refusing to be controlled, as Makoniko sits in half guard.
Makoniko prevents Brownweather from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Brownweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Brownweather keeps Makoniko at a distance using the push kick.
Tommy Brownweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brownweather tries to clinch there but Makoniko circles away.
Makoniko throws a big counter head kick but Brownweather avoids it with no problem.
Brownweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makoniko. #CL#
Brownweather closes the distance and clinches.
Makoniko is working for takedown but Brownweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tommy Brownweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Makoniko.
Makoniko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makoniko is trying to drag Brownweather to the mat but Brownweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3##BC#
Brownweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brownweather scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown but Brownweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brownweather throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makoniko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brownweather defends well and Makoniko ends up having to push Brownweather into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Makoniko shoots for a double leg takedown but Brownweather sprawls well. He's pushed Makoniko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makoniko is breathing heavily.
Makoniko dives in for a single leg takedown but Brownweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brownweather throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makoniko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makoniko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brownweather counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brownweather as he avoids it easily.
Brownweather shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makoniko as he avoids it easily.
Makoniko dives in for a single leg takedown but Brownweather sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makoniko shoots and misses
and Brownweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makoniko with a poor takedown
and Brownweather counters with a one-two to the body.
Brownweather with the inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makoniko.
Brownweather lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brownweather throws a series of strikes that have Makoniko backpedaling.
Brownweather is working the combinations to good effect here.
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a series of strikes. Makoniko will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Brownweather clinches up with Makoniko and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brownweather dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makoniko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Makoniko looks to move away, Brownweather throws a big counter combo but Makoniko just gets out of the way.
Brownweather fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brownweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Makoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brownweather is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makoniko fails with the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a left and a right that stings Makoniko.
Tommy Brownweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Makoniko.
Brownweather with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brownweather throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brownweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makoniko.
Makoniko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brownweather.
#CL#
Brownweather takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Brownweather breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Brownweather tries to sprawl but Makoniko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makoniko is trying to control. Brownweather wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brownweather wants to get back to his feet.
Makoniko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brownweather keeps working.
Brownweather wants to get back to his feet.
Brownweather is refusing to be controlled, as Makoniko sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makoniko slips a nice elbow through Brownweather's hands, connecting with Brownweather's forehead.#T2#
Makoniko prevents Brownweather from standing back up.
Brownweather is not content to let Makoniko control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brownweather but Brownweather pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brownweather is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brownweather scores with a hook to the body. Makoniko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brownweather scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brownweather slaps away a takedown attempt from Makoniko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brownweather connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brownweather counters with a left and a right that stings Makoniko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brownweather throws a nice head kick!
Makoniko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Makoniko goes for a double leg but Brownweather avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brownweather continues to drive forward.
Makoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brownweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makoniko somewhat.
Makoniko misses with a takedown attempt
and Brownweather counters with a low kick, right behind Makoniko 's knee. #CL#
Brownweather moves into the clinch.
Brownweather prevents the takedown attempt.
Brownweather pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makoniko tries for a takedown but Brownweather manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Brownweather breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Brownweather clinches up with Makoniko and pushes him back against the cage.
Makoniko is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Brownweather has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makoniko uses from the top position. #T4#
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tommy Brownweather is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chris Makoniko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brownweather is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makoniko is controlling him.
Makoniko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brownweather keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Chris Makoniko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makoniko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brownweather's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Brownweather showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brownweather, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brownweather!
As Tommy Brownweather got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'll work my way up. Slowly but surely I'll keep winning!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko gets a takedown into half guard.
Santanna is looking for a sweep. Makoniko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Santanna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makoniko pulls his head out easily.
Makoniko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Santanna tries to roll over but Makoniko keeps him under control.
Makoniko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makoniko winds up and cracks Santanna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Makoniko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makoniko is just content to waste time from the top position. Santanna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko looking to pass the guard.
Makoniko distracts Santanna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makoniko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makoniko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santanna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Santanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko lands a couple of digs.
Santanna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santanna keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Santanna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santanna keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Makoniko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santanna's guard.
Makoniko is just content to waste time from the top position. Santanna takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Santanna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santanna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Santanna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoniko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santanna trying to control but Makoniko is working from the bottom.
Makoniko trying to control the position.
Santanna gets to his feet. Makoniko looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makoniko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makoniko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santanna's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna is keeping him busy.
Makoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makoniko trying to control from half guard but Santanna is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makoniko trying to control from half guard but Santanna is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makoniko lands a nice short elbow.
Makoniko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makoniko lands a nice short elbow.
Santanna gets full guard.
Santanna keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Santanna working a defensive guard here.
Makoniko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makoniko looking to sit in guard and control but Santanna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makoniko trying to keep a closed guard but Santanna is proving a slippery customer.
Santanna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makoniko is keeping the position for now.
Makoniko is trying to control the position but Santanna postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Makoniko can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Makoniko will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makoniko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Santanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko looking to sit in guard and control but Santanna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makoniko is trying to keep Santanna in close.
Makoniko wants to improve his position but instead Santanna has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko is trying to get back to full guard.
Makoniko trying to control here.
Santanna trying to control from half guard but Makoniko is working away.
Santanna misses with a head shot. Makoniko uses the momentum to regain guard.
Makoniko trying to keep a closed guard but Santanna is proving a slippery customer.
Santanna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santanna postures up.
Santanna is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santanna trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoniko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko looking to control but Santanna passes into half guard.
Makoniko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eddy Santanna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna passes into side.
Makoniko looking for a sweep but Santanna has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Makoniko tries to hold on but Santanna pushes him away.
Santanna trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makoniko is trying to escape the mount.
Makoniko is squirming around, avoiding Santanna's attempts to control the action.
Makoniko regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko wants to improve his position but Santanna is controlling well.
Santanna is thwarting Makoniko's attempts to control the position.
Makoniko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santanna is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santanna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santanna missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makoniko wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Santanna dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Makoniko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makoniko lands in his opponent's guard.
Santanna trying to keep a closed guard but Makoniko is proving a slippery customer.
Makoniko lands a couple of digs.
Makoniko cracks Santanna with a solid left hand.
Santanna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makoniko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makoniko looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santanna's head.
Santanna working a defensive guard here.
Makoniko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makoniko trying to control the position from guard on top but Santanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoniko looking to sit in guard and control but Santanna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Makoniko 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.
Santanna landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna passes easily into half guard.
Santanna trying to control the action but Makoniko is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santanna in particular looking to stall.
Makoniko is staying active underneath Santanna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna passes into side.
Santanna throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Makoniko can't do much from the bottom here.
Santanna is looking to take a break and control but Makoniko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santanna tries to advance to mount but Makoniko denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Santanna throwing strikes but Makoniko manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Makoniko trying to control the action but Santanna is working from the bottom.
Santanna is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Makoniko wants to control but Santanna is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makoniko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Santanna to see if he's OK.
Makoniko trying to control the action but Santanna is working from the bottom.
Makoniko is working Santanna over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Makoniko.
I think Makoniko 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Santanna!
Eddy Santanna made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I guarantee you'll see me around, I guarantee.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kleen counters with a nice body shot.
Chris Makoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoniko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kleen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kleen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makoniko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kleen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Makoniko! Kleen lets Makoniko back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makoniko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kleen counters with a huge right that knocks Makoniko out cold! Kleen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Kleen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lafayette swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makoniko.
Makoniko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lafayette manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makoniko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafayette is looking to cinch up a triangle. Makoniko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lafayette's body to avoid the submission. Lafayette has instead reached around Makoniko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lafayette arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rene Lafayette! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko shoots and misses
and Khan counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Khan. No joy for Makoniko on that attempt.
Khan looks to land a combination but Makoniko avoids it well.
Khan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makoniko.
As Makoniko looks to move away, Khan throws a big counter combo but Makoniko just gets out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Isaac Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Makoniko.
Khan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown but Khan shows good takedown defense.
Khan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makoniko back to the cage. Khan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Khan enables Makoniko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Khan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Makoniko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makoniko landing with the ground and pound.
Makoniko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makoniko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makoniko trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoniko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makoniko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Makoniko wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Makoniko with a nice head shot there.
Khan keeping full guard, as Makoniko tries to pass.
Makoniko scoring with some ground and pound.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makoniko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makoniko is pushing down on Khan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khan is fighting to maintain full guard but Makoniko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makoniko working Khan over with strikes.
Makoniko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makoniko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makoniko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Khan is rocked!
Khan is breathing heavily.
Makoniko trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away.
Makoniko winds up and cracks Khan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko lands with a punch from half guard.
Makoniko stops Khan from getting back to his feet.
Khan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makoniko lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Khan quite badly. Khan pulls Makoniko in close trying to recover. Makoniko postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Khan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Khan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Makoniko!
Chris Makoniko thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makoniko under the eye.
Murphy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makoniko under the eye.
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Makoniko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makoniko lands strikes from half guard.
Makoniko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Makoniko there.
Makoniko working over Murphy with some ground and pound. Murphy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makoniko is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Makoniko has control of the leg.
Makoniko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Makoniko.
Murphy trying to control but Makoniko postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makoniko prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Murphy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Murphy is staying active underneath Makoniko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makoniko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makoniko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makoniko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makoniko trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Makoniko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makoniko drops an elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Makoniko in his half guard.
Makoniko is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko working the head and body with strikes.
Makoniko trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Makoniko lands strikes from half guard.
Makoniko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Makoniko in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoniko wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makoniko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makoniko working Murphy over with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makoniko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy looks winded!
Makoniko slips a nice elbow through Murphy's hands, connecting with Murphy's forehead.
Makoniko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makoniko is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makoniko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makoniko is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Makoniko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makoniko working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makoniko is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makoniko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makoniko 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makoniko lands a nice short elbow.
Makoniko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makoniko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Murphy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makoniko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makoniko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murphy taking some punishment here, with Makoniko in his half guard.
Makoniko is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makoniko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Murphy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko moves nicely into side control.
Makoniko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoniko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murphy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murphy is not content to let Makoniko control the position.
Makoniko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makoniko cracks Murphy with a big right hand but Murphy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Makoniko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Makoniko working the body and head with strikes.
Murphy is not content to let Makoniko control the position.
Makoniko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Makoniko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Makoniko shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makoniko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murphy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makoniko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Makoniko cracks Murphy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Murphy being controlled for a moment.
Makoniko wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Makoniko cracks Murphy with a big elbow.
Makoniko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murphy to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoniko cracks Murphy with a big elbow.
Makoniko lands a few punches from side control.
Murphy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makoniko lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Makoniko trying to control the position but Murphy is working away.
Makoniko connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murphy some visible discomfort.
Makoniko wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Makoniko is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Makoniko working the ground and pound.
Murphy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Makoniko is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makoniko has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Murphy looks a forlorn figure.
Makoniko trying to control but Murphy is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Makoniko.
Makoniko with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Makoniko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoniko breaks from Murphy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Makoniko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makoniko raining down shots from the mount!
Makoniko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Murphy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makoniko with a couple of short strikes.
Makoniko looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makoniko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Makoniko.
Makoniko trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makoniko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makoniko landing shots from mount.
Makoniko landing punches.
Makoniko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoniko with good strikes from the mount here!
Makoniko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko lands a nice shot to the head.
Makoniko fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makoniko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Makoniko with a couple of short strikes.
Makoniko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Makoniko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Makoniko tries to control but Murphy wriggling away.
Makoniko lands a nice shot to the head.
Murphy taking shots to the head.
Makoniko dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makoniko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Makoniko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Makoniko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makoniko gets slowly back to his feet.
Makoniko takes one to the side of the head.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Makoniko shoots and misses
and Makoniko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makoniko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Makoniko fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Makoniko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makoniko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murphy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makoniko somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Makoniko shoots in.
Chris Makoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
Makoniko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoniko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murphy swivels and escapes.
Makoniko shoots and misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makoniko with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makoniko with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Makoniko misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makoniko fails to land the takedown.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Makoniko with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoniko fails with the takedown.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko shoots in looking for a takedown. Murphy tries to sprawl out of it but Makoniko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murphy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Makoniko tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Makoniko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makoniko misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makoniko shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris Makoniko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makoniko misses with a takedown
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makoniko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoniko lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makoniko with a nice head shot there.
Makoniko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makoniko works over Murphy with some ground and pound from guard.
Makoniko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murphy's head.
Makoniko cracks Murphy with a solid left hand.
Makoniko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makoniko with a nice head shot there.
Makoniko trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Makoniko is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Makoniko chips away with some ground and pound.
Makoniko lands a couple of elbows.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Makoniko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makoniko is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Makoniko from controlling successfully.
Makoniko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makoniko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Makoniko!
Chris Makoniko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoniko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hickins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hickins lands a slapping body shot.
Hickins works Makoniko's body with a nice hook.
Hickins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice sprawl there from Hickins as Makoniko shoots in.
Makoniko gets a takedown into half guard.
Makoniko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hickins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hickins is looking to escape.
Makoniko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoniko wants to control but Hickins is keeping him busy.
Makoniko not doing much here.
Makoniko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Makoniko there.
Makoniko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Makoniko.
Makoniko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makoniko 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.
Makoniko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makoniko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hickins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makoniko slips a nice elbow through Hickins's hands, connecting with Hickins's forehead.
Makoniko trying to mount his opponent but Hickins defends it.
Makoniko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hickins!
Makoniko wants to control the pace but Hickins is squirming around nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hickins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makoniko avoids the attempt from Hickins to control.
Makoniko with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickins is looking to escape.
Makoniko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hickins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makoniko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hickins is squirming around, avoiding Makoniko's attempts to control the action.
Makoniko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makoniko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hickins hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makoniko postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hickins looks a forlorn figure.
Makoniko wants to control the pace but Hickins is squirming around nicely.
Makoniko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hickins's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko cracks Hickins with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Makoniko in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makoniko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hickins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makoniko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makoniko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Makoniko landing punches.
Makoniko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hickins is looking to escape.
Hickins looks winded!
Makoniko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hickins?
Makoniko lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hickins taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickins is looking to improve his position but Makoniko isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoniko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hickins's face.
Hickins is bucking up trying to escape but Makoniko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Makoniko with the ground and pound from mount.
Hickins is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Makoniko.
Hickins is still in real trouble! Can Makoniko finish him?
Makoniko cracks Hickins with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Makoniko!
Chris Makoniko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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