Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1035 Milo v Tiamat
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Makkonen darts in and clinches Thulani up against the cage.
Thulani misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Makkonen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Makkonen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a triangle but Thulani pushes his legs off easily.
Thulani throws an elbow that misses. Makkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thulani's guard. Nice move by Makkonen!#REVR#
Thulani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makkonen trying to control but Thulani is working from the bottom.
Makkonen postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makkonen won't allow Thulani to sweep him here.
Makkonen is standing up over Thulani. Thulani looks to escape but Makkonen dives into side control. #T1#
Thulani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thulani keeps working.
Makkonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thulani tries to improve position but can't.
Thulani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thulani manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Makkonen wants to pass the guard but Thulani is defending well.
Thulani wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thulani pushes Makkonen off looking to stand but Makkonen dives back in and keeps control.
Makkonen 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.
Thulani is holding on to half guard well.
Thulani trying to control but Makkonen postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thulani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Makkonen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Makkonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thulani looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makkonen throws a strike aimed at the side of Thulani's head but Thulani avoids it well.
Thulani is looking to regain half guard here but Makkonen keeps moving and retains side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Thulani is right now. #T3#
Makkonen trying to control the position but Thulani is working away.
Thulani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Thulani can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Makkonen swings around for an armbar but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makkonen's guard.
Thulani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thulani with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thulani content to stall in guard here.
Thulani throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thulani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thulani trying to control the position from guard on top but Makkonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thulani takes a swing at Makkonen's ribcage but misses.
Makkonen fails with the takedown
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Thulani.
Thulani lands a really nice looking cross but Makkonen seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thulani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Thulani cracks Makkonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makkonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thulani finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani looks to throw the jab but Makkonen is out of range.
Thulani misses the shot to the body.
Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makkonen throwing a counter right hand but Thulani manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Thulani misses.
Thulani slaps away a takedown attempt from Makkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Makkonen misses the target.
Makkonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Thulani.
Thulani lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Thulani stuns Makkonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thulani is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makkonen rather than just go for the knockout.
Makkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makkonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makkonen there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Make Makkonen's cut is getting worse.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makkonen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkonen moves away.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thulani misses with a straight right.
Thulani tries to bum rush Makkonen with a series of wild strikes but Makkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Thulani lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Thulani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thulani sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makkonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Makkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makkonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Thulani lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makkonen doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. Makkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Thulani avoids it well and moves away.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makkonen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD2#
Thulani lands a big right hand that sends Makkonen crashing to the mat! Thulani stays standing though and waves Makkonen back to his feet!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Makkonen square on the jaw! Damn, Makkonen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mandlenkosi Thulani!
Mandlenkosi Thulani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Make Makkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: DMMA 264 Thorn vs Kuomanen
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Makkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makkonen blocks a head kick by Lee.
Makkonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee misses the jab.
Makkonen with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkonen moves away.
And Makkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.#KD#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Makkonen tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Makkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Makkonen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Makkonen moves out of range easily.
Makkonen slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makkonen misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Makkonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Makkonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Makkonen prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Makkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makkonen is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen stops Lee from getting back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makkonen is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makkonen working the head and body with strikes.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #ES#
Lee makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makkonen.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alexander Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makkonen feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Makkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
No luck for Makkonen with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A head kick by Lee misses
and Makkonen counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Makkonen misses with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makkonen.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen controlling from the top position.
Makkonen advances position into side control!#T4#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.#SUB2#
Makkonen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Makkonen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lee down.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makkonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but Makkonen is keeping busy.
Makkonen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Makkonen avoids the head kick by Lee.
And Makkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a jab when Makkonen was well out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Makkonen is just out of range.
Makkonen lands a body shot. #TD2#
Makkonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Makkonen uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makkonen is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#Alexander Lee's cut is getting worse.
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!
Lee wants to hold on but Makkonen pushes him away.#T1#
Makkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure. #CUT2#Alexander Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023

#R1#
Makkonen moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad throws an overhand right that lands on Makkonen's shoulder, as Makkonen tries to avoid the shot.
Makkonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Cozad should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad connects with a right hand. Makkonen shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
A big right from Cozad misses.
Cozad throws a looping overhand right but Makkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Makkonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makkonen avoids the body shot from Cozad.
Cozad throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cozad's head.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Makkonen and Cozad goes tumbling to the canvas! Makkonen follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cozad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Makkonen is taking a breather. Cozad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cozad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Makkonen there.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Cozad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makkonen passes to full mount!
Makkonen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Cozad really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Makkonen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cozad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Makkonen trying to control but Cozad is having none of it. #T2#
Cozad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Makkonen landing strikes from the mount.
Cozad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Makkonen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cozad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Makkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makkonen unloading with bombs!
Makkonen working the ground and pound effectively.
Cozad tries to buck Makkonen off but he can't manage it.
Makkonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cozad is trying to stand.
Makkonen content just to control the position here. #T4#
Cozad is trying to stand.
Makkonen breaks from Cozad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Makkonen trying to control but Cozad is having none of it.
Cozad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cozad has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Makkonen's lack of action.
Cozad is in trouble now - Makkonen has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Makkonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##KD2#
Makkonen lands a big shot that drops Cozad! Can he finish him? #ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Makkonen loads up on a big left hand. Cozad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Makkonen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cozad can't hide his disappointment, as Makkonen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Cholo misses with a looping left.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Makkonen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cholo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkonen moves away.
Cholo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cholo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand
and Makkonen counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Cholo darts in and clinches Makkonen up against the cage.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Makkonen controls his hands. #TD#
Makkonen pulls guard successfully.
Cholo stays in close to Makkonen's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Makkonen has his foot on Cholo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cholo works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SU2#
Cholo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makkonen ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Cholo misses the jab.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
Cholo scores with a body shot.
Makkonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cholo.
Cholo connects with a jab.
Makkonen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makkonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makkonen is breathing heavily.#T2#
A big right followed by a crushing left from Cholo knocks Makkonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). BIg Cholo!
BIg Cholo is the new super heavyweight champion!
Make Makkonen was interviewed post fight and said 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: DMMA 226 Makkonen vs Drake 2
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makkonen.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makkonen scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen misses with a two punch combination.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makkonen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Makkonen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake struggling a bit here.
Drake is not content to let Makkonen control the position.
Drake can't do much from the bottom here.
Makkonen scoring with punches from side control. #ES2#
Drake explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Makkonen shoots in but Drake avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Makkonen shoots in looking for a takedown but Drake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makkonen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Drake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Drake defends well and Makkonen ends up having to push Drake into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Makkonen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makkonen's guard.#SUB#
Makkonen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake tries to stand but Makkonen is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Drake gets to his feet - Makkonen follows without any prompting.
Makkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Make Makkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Makkonen shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Makkonen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
JD Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake avoids the body shot from Makkonen.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Drake has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makkonen finds it's way round the side to connect with Drake's head. #T4#
Makkonen fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Makkonen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Drake's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Drake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makkonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Makkonen badly! He tries to strike back but Drake puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Makkonen out cold! Oh man, Makkonen will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). JD Drake!
JD Drake is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking JD Drake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Make Makkonen spoke after the fight, saying 'All in all, he was better tonight. Maybe i was slightly too confident with my boxing and it did not go that well... I had a perfect camp and preparation, but it is what it is. Congrats brotha, well played!'.

Event: DMMA 216 Martin vs Shifter
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Makkonen lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.#CUT#It looks like Kim Jones has been cut.#TD#
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makkonen distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones controls Makkonen momentarily but Makkonen frees himself. #SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makkonen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makkonen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makkonen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to control the position.
Makkonen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Makkonen throwing strikes but missing. #T1##SUB2#
Jones has his foot on Makkonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makkonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones pulls Makkonen in to control the position.
Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Makkonen has passed into half guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Makkonen is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Makkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Makkonen.
Makkonen passes to full mount!
Makkonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Makkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makkonen tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones wants to control but Makkonen is keeping busy.
Makkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Makkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makkonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Makkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is trying to control the position but Makkonen postures up. #SUB2#
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Makkonen has passed into half guard!
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Makkonen stalling. #T4#
Jones is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Makkonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones is pressing down on Makkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makkonen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control the position.
Makkonen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is pulling down on Makkonen's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Makkonen tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
It seemed like Jones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makkonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makkonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws out a counter right but Makkonen avoids it with no problem.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Makkonen persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Make Makkonen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Makkonen as he connects with a hook.
Makkonen blocks a jab.
Makkonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Makkonen does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Makkonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makkonen darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Makkonen into the cage.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Makkonen.
Jones lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makkonen scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Make Makkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Makkonen.
Kim Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Makkonen looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Makkonen drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Jones has control of Makkonen's left arm, preventing Makkonen from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Makkonen escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Makkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makkonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makkonen pulls his head out easily.
Jones wants to improve his position but Makkonen is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.#SUB2#
Makkonen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makkonen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Makkonen stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Makkonen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Makkonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jones takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Makkonen cracks Jones with a big right hand but Jones just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Makkonen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Make Makkonen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Jones moves forwards but Makkonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makkonen throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Makkonen throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws out a counter right but Makkonen avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makkonen.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL#
Makkonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makkonen.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makkonen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Jones.
Jones presses Makkonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones is leaning against Makkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones pulls Makkonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Makkonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Makkonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makkonen has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makkonen passes into side control.
Makkonen working away.#SUB#
Makkonen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Makkonen working the body and head with strikes.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position.
Makkonen staying calm.
Jones wants to control but Makkonen postures up.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makkonen is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makkonen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Makkonen cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makkonen is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Make Makkonen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##TD#
Makkonen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Makkonen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makkonen lands a nice short elbow.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Jones tries to roll over but Makkonen keeps him under control.
Makkonen passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makkonen landing shots from mount.
Jones working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones tries to hold on but Makkonen postures up.#T2#
Makkonen raining down shots from the mount!
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Makkonen wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Makkonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Makkonen with a couple of short strikes.
Jones tries to hold on but Makkonen pushes him away.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Makkonen maintains control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Makkonen with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Makkonen avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makkonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makkonen is working away from the top position though.
Makkonen drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is positioning himself well to prevent Makkonen advancing to mount. #T4#
Makkonen trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Makkonen from advancing position.
Makkonen is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Makkonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makkonen pulls his head out easily.
Makkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kim Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen had his way with Kim Jones in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.#TD#
Makkonen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Makkonen getting side control.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makkonen.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Makkonen sits in half guard.
Makkonen slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Makkonen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Makkonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones wants to control but Makkonen passes into side. #SUB#
Makkonen has hold of Jones's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Makkonen cranks the arm and Jones screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking Make Makkonen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times I'm sorry Mrs. Jones (oh), I am for real Never meant to make your fat son cry I apologize a trillion times Next time, bring your friend`s too and i will smoke all of you guys!'.

Event: DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makkonen looks for a takedown but Ubereem sprawls well.
It looked like Ubereem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makkonen.
Makkonen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Makkonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ubereem was covering up waiting for the punch and Makkonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ubereem seems keen to control Makkonen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem wants to sweep but no luck.
Makkonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Ubereem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ubereem has control of Makkonen's left arm, preventing Makkonen from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makkonen trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ubereem misses with a body kick.
Makkonen unleashes a big counter combination but Ubereem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubereem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ubereem throws a hook but Makkonen avoids it easily.
Makkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ubereem.
Alistair Ubereem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubereem punishes Makkonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Makkonen blocks a jab.
Ubereem connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makkonen is defended easily by Ubereem.
Alistair Ubereem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Make Makkonen.
Ubereem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makkonen manages to avoid it.
Makkonen shoots and misses
and Ubereem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makkonen fails with the takedown
enabling Ubereem to counter with a crisp jab.
Ubereem swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Ubereem fights it but they end up in guard.
Ubereem is looking to stand up but Makkonen isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Makkonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ubereem is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ubereem might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem throwing strikes from guard but Makkonen blocks nicely.
Makkonen trying to keep a closed guard but Ubereem is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ubereem sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alistair Ubereem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ubereem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ubereem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makkonen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.#TD2#
Makkonen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ubereem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ubereem is trying to improve his position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makkonen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ubereem managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Makkonen.
Makkonen landing strikes.
Makkonen trying to control the position but Ubereem is working away.
Ubereem is trying to escape the position but Makkonen is controlling the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Ubereem sneaks out the side door and pushes Makkonen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A lazy body kick from Ubereem #TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ubereem holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Makkonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ubereem is just riding it out for now. Makkonen eventually gives up the hold.
Ubereem gets back to full guard. #T3#
Ubereem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Makkonen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Makkonen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ubereem escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ubereem!
Ubereem trying to control the position but Makkonen is working away. #T4#
Makkonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ubereem's best efforts.
Ubereem slows the pace down in half guard.
Makkonen tries to get to full guard but Ubereem has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Make Makkonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Makkonen throws the left hand but Ubereem avoids the punch easily.
Ubereem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubereem missing with a left hand there. Makkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ubereem connects with a body shot that sends Makkonen's belly button to the back.
Makkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubereem.
Makkonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ubereem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem misses with a hook.
Ubereem lands a body shot.
Ubereem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Ubereem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makkonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ubereem.
Makkonen feints the counter takedown.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Makkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ubereem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makkonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ubereem seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ubereem tries to land a body kick
and Makkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ubereem cracks Makkonen with a good jab.
Ubereem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alistair Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem misses the jab.
Ubereem misses with a double jab
and Makkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ubereem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makkonen blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Makkonen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice shot by Ubereem.
Makkonen shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makkonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ubereem finds it's way round the side to connect with Makkonen's head. #CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ubereem lands a head shot.
Ubereem looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Makkonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ubereem misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Ubereem fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Makkonen trying to control but Ubereem is working from the bottom.
Makkonen is fighting to break Ubereem's control of his arms but Ubereem is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ubereem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makkonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makkonen working the head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Makkonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Makkonen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Makkonen grinds an elbow into Ubereem's temple. #CUT2#Alistair Ubereem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ground and pound from Makkonen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Makkonen cracks Ubereem with a big elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Alistair Ubereem's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alistair Ubereem's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Make Makkonen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I wanted to stand and bang with this iron fist but mostly i just wanted smash his gigantic head to canvas and enjoy while doing that.'.

Event: DC 53: Thorn vs Licht
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Drake lands a really nice looking cross but Makkonen seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Makkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Drake is quick to defend against it.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake misses with a left hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drake!
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makkonen wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Makkonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drake can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makkonen scoring with punches and elbows.
Drake seems a little lost for a moment, as Makkonen dominates the positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Drake is not content to let Makkonen control the position.
Makkonen lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makkonen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Makkonen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drake is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Makkonen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makkonen cracks Drake with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Drake is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#It looks like JD Drake has been cut.#SUB#
Makkonen has hold of Drake's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Drake seems comfortable defending it but Makkonen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Drake is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Drake is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Makkonen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Make Makkonen took to the microphone: 'I wanted to stand and bang with this iron fist but mostly i just wanted smash his gigantic head to canvas and enjoy while doing that.'.
JD Drake was interviewed post fight and said 'It's Miller Time'.

Event: DC 45: It's Vegas Baby!
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Roipe has managed to clinch.
Makkonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Makkonen decides to pull guard.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roipe wants to pass the guard but Makkonen is keeping the position.
Roipe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roipe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makkonen keeping full guard, as Roipe tries to pass.
Roipe is looking to work some ground and pound but Makkonen has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roipe with a nice head shot there.
Makkonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roipe throws an elbow that misses. Makkonen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roipe's guard. Nice move by Makkonen!#REVR#
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Roipe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Makkonen stopping the sweep attempt from Roipe.#SUB2#
Roipe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Makkonen uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roipe tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position.
Makkonen scoring with punches and elbows.
Roipe tries to buck Makkonen off but Makkonen is having none of it.
Roipe regains half guard.
Roipe wants to improve his position but Makkonen is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
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. Makkonen connects with a nice short shot to Roipe's temple. #T2#
Roipe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Makkonen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makkonen lands a nice short elbow.
Makkonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makkonen wants to pass the guard but Roipe is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makkonen in particular looking to stall.
Makkonen 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 Makkonen there.
Roipe wants to get back to full guard.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen wants to control but Roipe is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Makkonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roipe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Makkonen passes to side control.
Makkonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Makkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roipe is looking for a sweep.
Makkonen is chipping away with strikes.
Roipe is looking for a sweep.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Roipe is working from the bottom.
Makkonen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Roipe some visible discomfort.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Roipe is working from the bottom.
Roipe is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Roipe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roipe is looking for a sweep. Makkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roipe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makkonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makkonen wants to control from the top but Roipe keeps moving.
Makkonen forces his way into half guard.
Roipe is not content to let Makkonen control the position.
Makkonen prevents Roipe from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Roipe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roipe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Roipe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makkonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Roipe tries to sprawl but Makkonen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makkonen wants to control but Roipe is keeping him busy.
Roipe is pressing down on Makkonen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Roipe keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
Makkonen stands up over Roipe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makkonen working some strikes from top position.
Makkonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Makkonen won't allow Roipe to sweep him here.
Roipe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makkonen's guard. #REVB##T1#
Roipe works over Makkonen with some ground and pound from guard.
Roipe pushing down on Makkonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Roipe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roipe misses with a head shot. Makkonen uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB#
Makkonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roipe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roipe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roipe is one step ahead there.
Roipe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Roipe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Roipe stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Makkonen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Roipe manages to get his head free but now Makkonen has transitioned to an armbar! Roipe grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Makkonen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Make Makkonen gave a big smile as he said 'When i touch you… Let’s just say that you will remember that feeling rest of your life and only thing in your mind will be my fat body dripping love juice to your virgin skin. Will be back, better than ever. SMESH!'.

Event: DC 39: Midweek Madness
Date: Mar 29, 2023

#R1#
Makkonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Makkonen is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Makkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Young is quick to defend against it.
Young misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Young.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makkonen scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Fred Young has been cut.
Young misses with a left hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makkonen.
Young is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makkonen dives into side control. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen just content to control the position.
Makkonen looks up at the clock and then as Young takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makkonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Makkonen cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Makkonen taking a breather here.
Young is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Makkonen working the ground and pound. #T2#
Makkonen staying calm.
Makkonen is chipping away with strikes.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makkonen is staying tight to Young's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Makkonen grinds an elbow into Young's temple.
Makkonen prevents Young from escaping the position.
Young taking punishment in the form of punches. #T3#
Young is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Young on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Makkonen controlling from side mount.
Makkonen working the head and body with strikes.
Young is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makkonen working the ground and pound.
Young is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Makkonen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Young's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Young tries to escape but Makkonen is in control.
Makkonen controlling the position from side mount.
Young is pushing Makkonen's head away, looking to escape. Makkonen manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Young is pushing Makkonen's head away, looking to escape. Makkonen manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Young's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Young misses with a looping right.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Makkonen's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Young misses with an uppercut. Makkonen saw that one coming.
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young moves in looking to clinch but Makkonen pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Makkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Makkonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Makkonen.
Young throws a body punch but Makkonen moves out of range.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Makkonen slips the punch.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makkonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Young is looking to clinch.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makkonen slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Young is trying to stand.
Makkonen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Make Makkonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makkonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makkonen working over Young with some ground and pound. Young looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makkonen lands a nice short elbow.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen drops an elbow to the side of Young's head. #T2#
Young is trying to stand back up but Makkonen is controlling him
Makkonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Young is rocked!
Young tries to kick Makkonen off in order to stand up. Makkonen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Young is still in real trouble! Can Makkonen finish him?
Makkonen scoring with punches from side control.
Makkonen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Young looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Makkonen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, Make Makkonen stared into the camera and said 'My god this guy hits hard! I was sure, that my all around game was better and that seemed to be just like that. Thanks guys, again!'.

Event: DC 32: HW Guest Appearance!
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
The Russian Giant scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
The Russian Giant throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Russian Giant misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a single leg into guard. The Russian Giant didn't expect that.
Makkonen stands up over The Russian Giant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Russian Giant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace.
Makkonen slips nicely into half guard.
The Russian Giant missing with punches from the bottom.
Makkonen moves into full mount! The Russian Giant won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makkonen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The Russian Giant is trying to stand up.
The Russian Giant is looking to improve his position but Makkonen isn't that keen on the idea.
The Russian Giant takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.
Oooh a big shot lands for Makkonen! The Russian Giant is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Make Makkonen said 'Oh boys he was a tough test for me, but i was confident that if i lay my hands on his soft bum, his soul is mine. '.

Event: DC 24: Savisto vs Fezzik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
A cross from Cholo lands.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Cholo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makkonen.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Makkonen's head but Makkonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cholo sprawls and moves away.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makkonen slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo misses with an uppercut. Makkonen saw that one coming.
Makkonen is looking to counter punch.
Makkonen defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Cholo didn't expect that.
Cholo wants to stand and escape but Makkonen is having none of it.
Makkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cholo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cholo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Makkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
Cholo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#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.
Makkonen moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Makkonen defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo throws out a loose jab but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo throws a hook but Makkonen avoids it easily.
Cholo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makkonen staying out of range there.
Cholo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Cholo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cholo throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cholo is looking to stand up but Makkonen isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cholo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cholo is pulling down on Makkonen's head to control his posture. #T4#
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cholo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cholo wants to stand but Makkonen is controlling the position.
Cholo wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makkonen controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Cholo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makkonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cholo throws out the jab.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makkonen.
Cholo is trying to control the position but Makkonen postures up. #T1#
Makkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Makkonen prevents Cholo from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cholo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cholo has control of Makkonen's left arm, preventing Makkonen from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makkonen throws an elbow that misses. Cholo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makkonen's guard. Nice move by Cholo!#REVB##T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makkonen seems keen to control Cholo's posture.
Cholo won't allow Makkonen to sweep him here.
Makkonen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholo misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cholo is looking to get back to is feet but Makkonen passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Cholo is trying to get back to his feet.
Cholo stops Makkonen from passing to mount.
Cholo pushes Makkonen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makkonen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cholo can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Cholo is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cholo tries to improve position but can't. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Make Makkonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Makkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cholo sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Cholo misses.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Makkonen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cholo's guard.
Cholo keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cholo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Cholo wants to stand up but Makkonen is controlling him.
Makkonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cholo's guard.
Makkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makkonen wants to take a breather but Cholo is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makkonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Makkonen.
Cholo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cholo misses with a right hand
letting Makkonen counter with a right hand.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Makkonen moved out of range.
Cholo swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Makkonen counters with a left hand that sends Cholo to the canvas! #ROC#Cholo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cholo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace.
Cholo working a defensive guard but Makkonen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cholo keeps working.
Cholo tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makkonen trying to control the action but Cholo is working from the bottom.
Makkonen works to advance to full mount. Cholo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Makkonen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makkonen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cholo looks a forlorn figure.
Makkonen looking to control but Cholo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Makkonen.
Makkonen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makkonen slips a jab from Cholo.
Cholo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makkonen thows a huge punch but Cholo dodges it nicely.
Makkonen trying to control from half guard but Cholo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cholo is trying to stand back up but Makkonen is controlling him #T1#
Makkonen is taking a breather. Cholo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cholo defending well though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cholo is trying to stand up here but Makkonen is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Makkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Makkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Makkonen feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
Makkonen attempts a counter takedown but Cholo avoids it well and moves away.
BIg Cholo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cholo lands a jab.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Cholo throws the left hand but Makkonen avoids the punch easily.
Cholo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A jab from Cholo misses.
Makkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Cholo is quick to defend against it.
Makkonen walks into a straight right hand from Cholo.#T3#
Cholo lands a jab.
Cholo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Makkonen content to control rather than advance.
Cholo wants to get back to full guard but Makkonen has mounted him!
Makkonen looking to control but Cholo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cholo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Makkonen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Cholo bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Makkonen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking Make Makkonen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Oh boys he was a tough test for me, but i was confident that if i lay my hands on his soft bum, his soul is mine. '.

Event: DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Blank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blank throws a nice looking combination but Makkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blank wants it to stay on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Makkonen blocks the leg kick. #TD2#
Makkonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blank on his heels. He'll look to pass Blank's guard now, I'm sure.
Makkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Blank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Makkonen pulls Blank in close to prevent any damage.
Blank looking to sit in guard and control but Makkonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makkonen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
Blank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makkonen forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Blank is trying to maintain the position but Makkonen is very close to passing his half guard.
Blank is trying to get back to full guard.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blank taking some punishment here, with Makkonen in his half guard. #CUT2#Frank Blank's cut is getting worse.
Blank is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT2#Frank Blank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Blank trying to control from the bottom.
Blank has hold of Makkonen's hands but Makkonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#Jeez, Frank Blank's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Blank's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Make Makkonen!
After winning the bout, Make Makkonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 5
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Aurelius throws a nice looking combination but Makkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Makkonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makkonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
Aurelius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makkonen.
Aurelius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aurelius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makkonen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Makkonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Aurelius working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelius. #TD#
Makkonen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Makkonen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makkonen trying to control but Aurelius is working from the bottom.
Aurelius can't keep his opponent in guard - Makkonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makkonen content to control rather than advance.
Aurelius wants to control but Makkonen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Makkonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makkonen is nestled in close to Aurelius, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Makkonen passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makkonen lands a big shot there that rocks Aurelius but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makkonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Makkonen looking to finish Aurelius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aurelius!
Makkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aurelius is looking to escape.
Aurelius is desperately trying to improve his position but Makkonen has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Aurelius is bucking up trying to escape but Makkonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Makkonen controlling his opponent.
Makkonen 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.
Makkonen landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makkonen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Makkonen tries to control but Aurelius wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makkonen loads up with a big shot that hurts Aurelius! He's pulled Makkonen in close but Makkonen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Aurelius survive? More strikes from Makkonen and Aurelius is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

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

Event: Sunday Sesh 3
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Christ throws a lazy uppercut
and Makkonen counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Makkonen to acknowledge the strikes.
Makkonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Makkonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Joel Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Makkonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makkonen prevents Christ from getting back to his feet.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen passes into half guard.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makkonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makkonen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Christ is hurt! He's hurt bad - Makkonen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Christ from any more punishment! Congratulations to Makkonen! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Make Makkonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights XI
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Makkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makkonen is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
Khan is controlling Makkonen's trapped leg to prevent Makkonen from advancing to side control.
Khan is staying active underneath Makkonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Makkonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan keeping hold of Makkonen's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makkonen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Makkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Makkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khan is controlling Makkonen's trapped leg to prevent Makkonen from advancing to side control.
Khan is refusing to be controlled, as Makkonen sits in half guard.
Makkonen slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Makkonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khan!
Makkonen punching from mount but Khan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Makkonen throwing strikes but Khan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Makkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makkonen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head. #T2#
Makkonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Makkonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Makkonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makkonen misses with a head shot. Khan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Makkonen wants to pass the guard but Khan is keeping the position.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
Khan controlling Makkonen's posture.
Makkonen 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.#T3#
Makkonen throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makkonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makkonen wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Makkonen looking to pass the guard.
Makkonen is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makkonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makkonen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Khan closes the distance and pushes Makkonen back into the cage.
Khan looking to slow down the pace here.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Makkonen's takedown attempt.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Makkonen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Makkonen wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Khan.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Makkonen is breathing heavily.
Makkonen being controlled against the cage.
Makkonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan scores with a shoulder strike.
Khan lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makkonen backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ghengis Khan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Khan clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Khan. #CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Khan.
Makkonen looking for a takedown.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makkonens head.
Makkonen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khan gets underhooks to prevent Makkonen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan is pressed up against the cage. Makkonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khan down to the mat. Khan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khan jabs at Makkonen's body.
Makkonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makkonen scrambles back to his feet.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Makkonen's shoulder, as Makkonen tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makkonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Khan! Makkonen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
In defeat, Make Makkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I broke my back, yeah, my spine. '.

Event: DMMA 136 Misha vs Paavali
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Makkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Makkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makkonen won't allow Silva to get back to his feet. #ES#
Silva pushes Makkonen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Makkonen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makkonen is controlling him.
Makkonen looking to pass the guard. #ES#
Silva kicks Makkonen off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Silva tries to clinch up.
Makkonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Silva darts in and clinches Makkonen up against the cage.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makkonen scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Makkonen.
Silva tries a body shot but Makkonen blocks it.
Makkonen is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Makkonen wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Makkonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Makkonen lands a couple of digs.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Makkonen from controlling successfully.
Makkonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Makkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Makkonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makkonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Makkonen swinging wildly here.
Makkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Makkonen misses.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Makkonen scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Makkonen pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Makkonen in his tracks for a moment.
Makkonen tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Lino Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Make Makkonen.
Makkonen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makkonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makkonen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.#T4##CL#
Silva forces Makkonen back against the cage and clinches.
Makkonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makkonen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makkonen is defending well for now.
Makkonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makkonen scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Makkonen wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Makkonen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva keeping full guard, as Makkonen tries to pass. #ES#
Silva kicks Makkonen off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Makkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makkonen stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Make Makkonen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Make Makkonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makkonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makkonen connects with a body shot.
Makkonen scores with a body shot.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Makkonen shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makkonen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Check out the look on Makkonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Makkonen trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Makkonen lands a nice forearm strike.
Make Makkonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makkonen working the head with strikes. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
A lull in the action here as Makkonen stalls from top position.
Oh Silva is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Makkonen! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Makkonen fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights IV
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Macropus throws a lazy right hand but Makkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macropus tries to clinch there but Makkonen circles away.
Makkonen tries to counter with a takedown but Macropus is quick to defend against it.
Macropus misses with a body punch
and Makkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Makkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makkonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Macropus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macropus misses with a shot to the body
and Makkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Macropus misses with a wild body shot.
Makkonen throwing a counter right hand but Macropus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Macropus throws a hook but Makkonen blocks it.
It looked like Makkonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makkonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Makkonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macropus.
Makkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Macropus sprawls and moves away.
Macropus misses with a looping right.
Macropus thuds a left hand into Makkonen's body.#CL2#
Macropus has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Makkonen wants a takedown but no success here.
Macropus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makkonen or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macropus.
Macropus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Makkonen.
Macropus prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Make Makkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makkonen tries to score a body lock takedown but Macropus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Makkonen turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Makkonen crashes against the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macropus is holding Makkonen down, trying to stall.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Makkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macropus keeps working.
Macropus can't do much from the bottom here.
Makkonen 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.
Macropus is looking to reverse the position.
Makkonen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Makkonen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Macropus sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Makkonen looks up at the clock and then as Macropus takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Makkonen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Macropus tries to bench press Makkonen off him but Makkonen keeps the position.
Makkonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Macropus's legs.
The strikes coming from Makkonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Makkonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Makkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Macropus tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Macropus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macropus has one of Makkonen's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Makkonen scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Macropus is trying to control Makkonen's posture but Makkonen avoids it.
Makkonen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Makkonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Macropus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macropus is looking to regain half guard here but Makkonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Makkonen working away.
Macropus is looking for a sweep.
Macropus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macropus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Makkonen just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macropus regains half guard.
Macropus controlling the position well.
Makkonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Make Makkonen dominated that round.
That's time! Makkonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Makkonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Macropus throws a jab but it's blocked by Makkonen.
Macropus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makkonen counters with a straight right hand.
Makkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makkonen throwing a counter right hand but Macropus manages to avoid it.
Macropus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makkonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macropus throws a poor cross that misses
and Makkonen counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Geryon Macropus has been cut.
Macropus misses with a right hand
enabling Makkonen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Macropus is rocked!#T1#
Macropus misses with a looping right.
Macropus is looking to clinch.
Makkonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Make Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macropus lands with a good body shot.
Macropus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Macropus misses with an uppercut
enabling Makkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Macropus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Macropus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Macropus misses.
Makkonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Macropus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makkonen's hands.
Macropus throws a poor cross that misses
and Makkonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Geryon Macropus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Macropus.
Makkonen throwing a counter right hand but Macropus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Makkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Macropus swings widly with a right hand
and Makkonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macropus works Makkonen's body with a nice hook.
Macropus scores with a hook to the body. Makkonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makkonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makkonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Makkonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makkonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makkonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4##CL2#
Macropus clinches with his opponent.
Makkonen blocking some punches.
Macropus throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkonen.
Macropus tries to work over Makkonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Macropus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Macropus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Macropus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macropus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makkonen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makkonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Macropus.
Makkonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macropus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makkonen.
Macropus gets through Makkonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macropus is leaning against Makkonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Macropus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geryon Macropus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Makkonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makkonen needs to keep his hands up - Macropus had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Macropus lands a big right hand that sends Makkonen crashing to the mat! Macropus stays standing though and waves Makkonen back to his feet!
Macropus throws a hook but Makkonen avoids it easily.
Makkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macropus ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Makkonen's jaw. Makkonen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Macropus does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geryon Macropus!
Geryon Macropus very nearly forgot to thank TengelÃ¼ Hekite amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Make Makkonen was interviewed post fight and said 'I broke my back, yeah, my spine. '.

Event: DMMA 118 Imanari vs Petit
Date: Jul 02, 2022

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makkonen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makkonen lands a right hand.
The Russian Giant trying to stall but Makkonen improves his position.
Makkonen lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Makkonen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Russian Giant can't fight it off and eventually Makkonen manages to take the fight to the floor. The Russian Giant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Makkonen with a nice head shot there.#CUT#It looks like Konstantin The Russian Giant has been cut.
The Russian Giant being controlled here, momentarily.
The Russian Giant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makkonen connects with a couple of short punches.
Makkonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Russian Giant's head.#ROC#The Russian Giant is rocked!
The Russian Giant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makkonen controls the pace.
Makkonen distracts The Russian Giant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Russian Giant is still in real trouble! Can Makkonen finish him?#T1#
Makkonen arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! The Russian Giant's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!
Make Makkonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022

#R1#
Verdins doesn't manage to clinch there - Makkonen circles away.
Makkonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Verdins tries to clinch but Makkonen moves out of range.
Makkonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Verdins defends it well.
Verdins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Verdins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makkonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makkonen feints the counter takedown.
Makkonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Verdins.
And Makkonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Verdins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Verdins throws a leg kick
and Makkonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verdins darts in looking for a takedown but Makkonen gets double underhooks and turns Verdins into the cage.
Makkonen is looking for a takedown.
Verdins leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Verdins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verdins throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Makkonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makkonen working some strikes from top position.
Makkonen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Verdins is rocked!#T1#
Makkonen postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Verdins's head off the mat! Verdins is out! He's out! Makkonen jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Make Makkonen!

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