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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Makres (ranked 1136 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 177 p4p, 387 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SABATON - Coat of Arms. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Davido Monto enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres closes the distance but Monto moves to the side
and Monto counters with a shoot takedown. Makres fights it but they end up in guard.
Monto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makres wants to stand up but Monto is controlling him.
Monto throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monto's guard. Nice move by Makres!
Makres tries to stand but Monto is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makres has managed to get both his arms back between Monto's legs - danger averted.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monto is looking for a triangle but Makres pushes his legs off easily.
Makres stands and steps away. Monto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Monto fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Makres lands but Monto takes it in his stride.
Monto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monto wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Makres defends easily.
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres wants to stand but Monto has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makres is aware though and is defending well.
Monto is working an open guard so Makres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makres dips to his left and cracks Monto with an uppercut!
Makres tests Monto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monto checks a low kick from Makres.
Monto steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makres.
Monto moves out of range as Makres strikes.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Monto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto darts in looking for a takedown but Makres gets double underhooks and turns Monto into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Monto shoots in and drives through. Makres sprawls well.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt - Makres sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Monto doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
No luck for Monto with that takedown attempt.
Makres is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Monto closes the distance and clinches up with Makres, looking for a takedown. Monto pushes Makres against the cage but Makres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Monto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monto showed some decent athleticism there.
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makres is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control.
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.
Makres makes his way to full guard, as Monto worked for a kimura.
Monto stops Makres from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makres has his feet on Monto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makres's waist but Makres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Makres is looking to counter with head kicks.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.
Monto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres taking a breather.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
Monto prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres is trying to stall.
Monto gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Makres manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Monto shoots in looking for a takedown. Makres tries to sprawl out of it but Monto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makres manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Makres dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monto.
Makres throws Monto to one side and escapes!
John Makres is winning the standup battle so far.
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.
Makres is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Makres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Monto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Monto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makres pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Monto wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Monto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.
Makres wants to get back to his feet but Monto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makres looks for the body kick but Monto saw that one coming.
Monto looks for a takedown but Makres sprawls well.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makres is fending him off so far but Monto persists. Nope, Makres circles away and we're back to standing.
Makres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a two punch combo.
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Monto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Makres crunches a lovely knee into Monto's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Makres.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monto avoids it.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makres.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monto takes a shot to the head.
Makres scores a nice knee to the body.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Monto's head.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Monto tries for a takedown but Makres manages to get underhooks.
Monto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makres just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres is leaning against Monto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Monto tries to pull guard but Makres holds him up against the cage and eventually Monto drops back down to his feet.
Monto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Makres gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres just leaning against Monto, taking a breather.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Monto misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
During a confident post fight interview, John Makres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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