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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalabib Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris SiBorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Khalabib Makovsky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khalabib Makovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cris SiBorg!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches.
SiBorg looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Makovsky taking a breather.
SiBorg can't get the takedown.
Makovsky stops a takedown attempt from SiBorg.
Makovsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
SiBorg is looking for a takedown.
Khalabib Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris SiBorg.
Makovsky can't find room to land a body shot as SiBorg controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makovsky.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makovsky has SiBorg pushed against the cage.
Makovsky can't find room to land a body shot as SiBorg controls the action.
Makovsky misses with a punch to the body.
Makovsky stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Cris SiBorg has been cut.
Makovsky tries to circle away but SiBorg has him pinned against the cage.
Makovsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Makovsky. Those never looked like landing.
SiBorg feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SiBorg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makovsky jabs at SiBorg's body.
Makovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
SiBorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Makovsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
SiBorg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makovsky after a bit of a struggle.
Makovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Makovsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky breaks from the clinch.
Makovsky rushes SiBorg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makovsky taking a breather.
SiBorg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SiBorg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makovsky seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if SiBorg can turn it around.
SiBorg blocks an elbow strike.
Makovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as SiBorg controls his hands.
Makovsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SiBorg blocks an uppercut.
Makovsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SiBorg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makovsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Makovsky clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SiBorg keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SiBorg takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Makovsky.
SiBorg blocks the elbow strike.
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Makovsky misses.
SiBorg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khalabib Makovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SiBorg is working for takedown but Makovsky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makovsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makovsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Makovsky can't find room to land a body shot as SiBorg controls the action.
Makovsky lands an elbow that stopped SiBorg in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makovsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makovsky can't find room to land a body shot as SiBorg controls the action.
Makovsky tries to stall but SiBorg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
SiBorg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And SiBorg tries to counter it with a takedown but Makovsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makovsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Makovsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cris SiBorg's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Makovsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makovsky throws a nice looking combination but SiBorg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makovsky sets himself, and SiBorg steps forward looking for the clinch! Makovsky avoids it this time.
Makovsky misses the shot to the body.
And SiBorg tries to counter it with a takedown but Makovsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
SiBorg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makovsky moves into range and clinches up with SiBorg.
SiBorg lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SiBorg trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
SiBorg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SiBorg throws a big elbow that misses.
Makovsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makovsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SiBorg on the ground.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing SiBorg from controlling successfully.
Makovsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a body punch but SiBorg moves out of range.
SiBorg drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makovsky defends it well.
Makovsky swings for the body but SiBorg moves out of range.
SiBorg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
SiBorg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Makovsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SiBorg wants a takedown but no success here.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
SiBorg is trying to drag Makovsky to the mat but Makovsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khalabib Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris SiBorg.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makovsky.
Makovsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makovsky lands a damaging elbow.
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SiBorg wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with an elbow over the top.
Makovsky is trying to stall.
Makovsky swings wildly with an uppercut but SiBorg uses good head movement to avoid it.
SiBorg blocks a body shot from Makovsky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SiBorg tries to score a body lock takedown but Makovsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Makovsky fails to land.
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
SiBorg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Makovsky scores with a one two! SiBorg had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makovsky throws a series of strikes that have SiBorg backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makovsky looks to land a combination but SiBorg avoids it well.
Khalabib Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky thuds a left hand into SiBorg's body.
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SiBorg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khalabib Makovsky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cris SiBorg's cut.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Makovsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
SiBorg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makovsky misses with a few strikes there.
Makovsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches.
Makovsky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SiBorg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makovsky regains guard.
Makovsky wants to get back to his feet but SiBorg is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing SiBorg from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SiBorg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makovsky wants to sweep here but SiBorg controlling him for the moment.
SiBorg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makovsky is trying to control the position but SiBorg postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
SiBorg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khalabib Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
SiBorg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Makovsky misses with an elbow strike.
SiBorg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SiBorg doesn't seem bothered though.
SiBorg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makovsky has closed the distance and engaged SiBorg in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky lands an elbow inside.
SiBorg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makovsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makovsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makovsky has closed the distance and engaged SiBorg in a clinch.
Makovsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from SiBorg.
Khalabib Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris SiBorg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky lands an uppercut.
Makovsky effectively controlling the action here.
Makovsky pushes SiBorg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makovsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalabib Makovsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
SiBorg lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but SiBorg is one step ahead there.
SiBorg stops Makovsky from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalabib Makovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makovsky, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalabib Makovsky!
Khalabib Makovsky took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I CANT SPEAK THE ENGLISH. THE ONLY WORDS I KNOW IS: I WILL SMASH YOU. (Some other Russian words we couldn't interpret).'.
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energy
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RATING
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