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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 350 p4p, 47 weight class) and Jackson Spinks (ranked 685 p4p, 90 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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182 cm
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177 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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190 cm
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175 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spinks! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spinks slips under a jab from Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right. Makaki Iii throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily. Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Makaki Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've been told by Makaki Iii's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Spinks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makaki Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Spinks slaps the foot to one side. Spinks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Spinks lands a head kick. Makaki Iii smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Spinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Makaki Iii swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
A left lands for Makaki Iii. Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side. Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses. Spinks lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick. Makaki Iii misses the jab. Makaki Iii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spinks takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses. Makaki Iii thuds a left hand into Spinks's body. Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Makaki Iii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Makaki Iii cracks the inside of Spinks's front leg. Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down. Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks. Spinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaki Iii doesn't seem bothered though. Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it. Spinks throws a fast counter high kick but Makaki Iii manages to duck under it in time. Nice jab there from Spinks. Spinks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makaki Iii's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Makaki Iii feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Makaki Iii moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Spinks manages to avoid it. Makaki Iii lands a jab to the head.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy. A nice leg kick lands there from Spinks. Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch. Makaki Iii misses with a low kick. Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Makaki Iii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a body kick. Spinks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Spinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Spinks throws a chopping leg kick but Makaki Iii manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Spinks. Makaki Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spinks's head backwards. A chopping leg kick lands by Spinks. Spinks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Makaki Iii swings for the body but Spinks moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet. Spinks misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely. Makaki Iii thinks about countering with a head kick. Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makaki Iii takes a swing at Spinks's ribcage but misses. Spinks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Makaki Iii misses with a low kick as Spinks jumps back. Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
Spinks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makaki Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Spinks scores with a nice body kick.
A leg kick checked by Spinks. A nice leg kick lands there from Makaki Iii. Spinks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makaki Iii rather than just go for the knockout. Makaki Iii tests Spinks's chin there with a solid looking shot. Spinks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
Spinks counters with a body kick. Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side. Makaki Iii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Makaki Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spinks is able to avoid easily. Spinks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Spinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makaki Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks thuds his shin into the meat of Makaki Iii's side. Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makaki Iii checks it well. Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut
and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Makaki Iii dips to his left and cracks Spinks with an uppercut! Spinks motions for Makaki Iii to come forward. Spinks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Makaki Iii is out of range. Makaki Iii thuds his right hand into Spinks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Spinks has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks. Makaki Iii misses with a hook. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spinks! But no joy. Spinks throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Makaki Iii misses the jab. Makaki Iii staying out of range there. Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yancy Makaki Iii will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks checks a low kick from Makaki Iii. Spinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Makaki Iii throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it. Makaki Iii misses with a body kick. Makaki Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Spinks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Makaki Iii turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Makaki Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Spinks avoids the body shot from Makaki Iii.
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks throws a lazy uppercut
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand. Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely. Spinks sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Makaki Iii tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Makaki Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Spinks defending well as Makaki Iii loads up on a big left hand. Spinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Makaki Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Spinks seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spinks throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range. Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Spinks. Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Makaki Iii scores with a nice strike. Spinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spinks might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makaki Iii has got the better of the exchanges. Makaki Iii on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spinks. Spinks obviously looking to wear him down.
Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side. Spinks looks to land a right hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range. Makaki Iii with a nice cross. Spinks misses the jab. Makaki Iii throwing a counter right hand but Spinks manages to avoid it. Makaki Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spinks's hands. Spinks misses with a wild body shot. Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii. Spinks throws a body kick that misses. Makaki Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spinks misses the shot to the body. Makaki Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spinks just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makaki Iii - that will leave a mark!
Spinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makaki Iii. Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The fighters circling - Makaki Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spinks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Spinks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Makaki Iii throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
Donk. Makaki Iii catches Spinks right on the button with a cross. Spinks throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side. Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Spinks moved out of range. Spinks thinks about the counter body kick. Makaki Iii cracks Spinks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Spinks cracks Makaki Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spinks can do to turn this around? Spinks throws a body kick that misses. A jab from Makaki Iii does it's job there. A leg kick checked by Spinks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spinks pushes Makaki Iii away with a front kick. Makaki Iii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Makaki Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spinks if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks. Makaki Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Makaki Iii throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily. Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Makaki Iii off balance momentarily. Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Spinks only half commits. Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely. Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spinks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Spinks throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Makaki Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Makaki Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Makaki Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily. Makaki Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spinks is looking to score with low kicks. The fighters circling - Spinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely. Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Spinks avoids it. Makaki Iii lands a jab to Spinks's midsection. Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Makaki Iii scores with a jab. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Makaki Iii with a body punch. A glancing blow. Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii 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!
Spinks looks for the body kick but Makaki Iii saw that one coming. Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Makaki Iii misses with a looping left. A cross from Makaki Iii lands. Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spinks tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way. Spinks throws out a leg kick but Makaki Iii moves out of range and Spinks only half commits. Makaki Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spinks manages to avoid it. Spinks thinks about the counter body kick. Spinks digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Spinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket. Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinks. Spinks cracks Makaki Iii with a good jab. Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Spinks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Makaki Iii. Spinks lands a front kick. Makaki Iii throws a nice inside leg kick. Spinks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Spinks lunges at Makaki Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makaki Iii's hand. Makaki Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Makaki Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Makaki Iii explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Spinks slips under a jab from Makaki Iii. A left lands for Makaki Iii. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Makaki Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spinks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Spinks. Makaki Iii throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii moves away from the strike by Spinks. Spinks throws a body punch but Makaki Iii moves out of range. Makaki Iii avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Spinks takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses. Makaki Iii misses with a head kick.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it. Makaki Iii is looking to counter punch. Makaki Iii misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming. Spinks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaki Iii pinned against the cage. Makaki Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range. Makaki Iii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spinks is able to avoid easily. Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spinks misses with a double jab.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it. Makaki Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii tries to bum rush Spinks with a series of wild strikes but Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Spinks misses the shot to the body. Spinks checks a leg kick. Makaki Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spinks is out of range and Makaki Iii settles back down. Nice defenses there by Makaki Iii. Spinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makaki Iii's sensitive parts. Both fighters circling a little - Spinks finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Makaki Iii connects with a looping right hand.
Spinks misses with a jab to the body
and Makaki Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand! Makaki Iii catches Spinks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Makaki Iii throws a series of punches but Spinks moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makaki Iii. Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Spinks. Spinks slips under a jab. Spinks thinks about the counter body kick. Makaki Iii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Makaki Iii moves out of range easily. A big left from Spinks misses. Yancy Makaki Iii is winning the standup battle so far. Spinks tries to land a front kick but Makaki Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Spinks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spinks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spinks. Spinks misses with a wild body shot. Spinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Spinks fails with the takedown. Yancy Makaki Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Spinks. Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Spinks tries a low kick but Makaki Iii avoids it. A quick step to the side and Makaki Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jackson Spinks. Well Makaki Iii 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yancy Makaki Iii! Yancy Makaki Iii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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