PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Makres (ranked 1047 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Davido Monto (ranked 149 p4p, 324 weight class). Makres comes to the cage accompanied by SABATON - Coat of Arms. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Makres
vs
Monto

190 cm
32
174
17 - 14 - 0

182 cm
31
195
17 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Conviction

Urban Fighter
New Standard

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 17 - 14 - 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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres wants to clinch

and Monto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Monto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
Monto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres is looking to escape.
Monto throwing shots but Makres is blocking nicely.

Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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.

Monto is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres wants to get back to his feet.

Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.

Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto working the head and body with strikes.
Makres pushes Monto off looking to stand but Monto dives back in and keeps control.

Makres has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monto is on him like a limpet, forcing Makres back against the cage.
Monto is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres cracks Monto with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres stands there with Monto around his waist. Monto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monto looking for a takedown.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Monto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makres after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makres gets underhooks to prevent Monto's takedown attempt.
Monto looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makres is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Monto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.
Monto wants a takedown.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A short right from Makres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Monto gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Makres kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Monto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makres but Makres pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Makres drives through and clinches with Monto against the cage.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Monto tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Makres.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Monto wants to clinch
and Makres counters with a one-two to the body.
Makres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monto is able to avoid easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Monto.

Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Monto or not.
Makres misses with a body punch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makres here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monto backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
A big left from Makres misses.
Monto feints the counter takedown.

Makres has managed to clinch.
Monto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto has Makres pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Makres prevents it.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto wants a takedown but no success here.
Monto is breathing heavily.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres looking to stall.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Monto avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres has Monto pushed against the cage.
Monto jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monto is looking for a takedown.
Monto tries to score a body lock takedown but Makres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Monto is defending well for now.
Makres lands a body shot.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monto can do to turn this around?
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres lands a body shot.
Monto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Monto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Monto's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
A body shot lands from Makres.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Monto's ribcage. Monto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makres presses Monto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Monto controls his hands.
Monto is trying to pull guard but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Montos head.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monto's elbow.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monto.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.

Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makres is defending well.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Monto controls the action.
Makres tries to work over Monto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Monto.
Makres is working Monto over against the cage.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monto backwards.
Monto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Monto wants to take the fight to the mat but Makres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makres walks away with a smile on his face. Monto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davido Monto.
Monto misses with a takedown attempt
letting Makres counter with a right hand.

Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is working for takedown but Makres is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Monto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres stalls.
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres avoiding damage.
Monto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makres is pressed up against the cage. Monto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makres down to the mat. Makres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Monto goes for a takedown attempt but Makres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makres wants to clinch up but Monto keeps it at a distance.

Makres forces Monto back against the cage and clinches.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Monto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makres.
Monto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makres defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Makres. No joy for Monto on that attempt.
Makres tried to counter with a leg kick but Monto avoided it.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makres jabs Monto right on the nose. Monto blinks but takes it well.

Monto gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Monto tries to counter it with a takedown but Makres pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Makres instigates a clinch.
Monto is trying to drag Makres to the mat but Makres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Monto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monto.
Monto swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.
Monto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makres defends well and Monto ends up having to push Makres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monto circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
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 cracks Monto with an open hand slap.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Makres closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

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.