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Event:
FORTITUDE 5
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1# Makhanya thows a left - swing and a miss! Zivkovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Zivkovic throws a lazy right hand but Makhanya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Makhanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Zivkovic is just out of range. A quick step to the side and Zivkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zivkovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhanya. Makhanya ducks under a wild hook from Zivkovic. And Makhanya tries to counter it with a takedown but Zivkovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD# Zivkovic waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Makhanya. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Makhanya to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Makhanya wants to sweep but no luck. Zivkovic trying to control but Makhanya is working from the bottom. Makhanya wants to improve his position but instead Zivkovic has moved into half guard.
Makhanya manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2# Makhanya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makhanya pulls Zivkovic in to control the position. Makhanya is trying to control the position but Zivkovic postures up. Zivkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhanya swivels though and keeps the full guard. Makhanya pulls Zivkovic in to control the position. Makhanya should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2# Makhanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zivkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Zivkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zivkovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makhanya's guard.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice defenses there by Zivkovic. Zivkovic is looking for a counter combo. Zivkovic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Makhanya is out on his feet! Zivkovic sets himself and nearly takes Makhanya's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kresimir Zivkovic! An out of breath Kresimir Zivkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1##KD# Elroy cracks Makhanya with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elroy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makhanya to stand back up!#CUT# It looks like Lucky Makhanya has been cut. Makhanya loads up on a big right hand but Elroy slips the punch.#TD2# Makhanya scores with a takedown into Elroy's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Makhanya postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Makhanya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elroy swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Elroy has momentary wrist control but Makhanya slips an elbow through the middle. Elroy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Makhanya scoring with punches to the head and body. Makhanya won't allow Elroy to get back to his feet. Makhanya is in close to Elroy's body, working some short punches and elbows. Elroy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhanya is controlling him. Makhanya in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Makhanya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Elroy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhanya is controlling him. Makhanya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makhanya's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1# Elroy wants to stand and escape but Makhanya is having none of it. Makhanya content to stall in guard here. Elroy wants to stand but Makhanya is controlling the position. Makhanya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Elroy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Makhanya scoring with punches to the head and body. Makhanya with a flurry of punches that miss. Elroy wants to stand up but Makhanya is controlling him. Makhanya throws a big right hand that misses. Makhanya won't allow Elroy to get back to his feet. Makhanya looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Makhanya wants to control from the top but Elroy keeps moving. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Makhanya connects with a couple of short punches. Makhanya won't allow Elroy to get back to his feet. Makhanya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Elroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Good standup being displayed there by Elroy as he connects with a hook. Elroy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#KD# Elroy drops Makhanya with a beautiful combination! Makhanya stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elroy is looking for the KO!#ROC# Makhanya is rocked! Curtis Elroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Elroy misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2# and Makhanya counters with a single leg into guard. Elroy didn't expect that. Makhanya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Elroy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhanya is controlling him. Makhanya looking to pass the guard. #T3# Elroy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Makhanya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Makhanya scoring with some ground and pound. Makhanya is working Elroy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Makhanya cracks Elroy with a solid left hand. Makhanya trying to control the position from guard on top but Elroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Makhanya slips nicely into half guard. Elroy is trying to stand up here but Makhanya is controlling him well. Makhanya trying to control from half guard but Elroy is working away. Makhanya not landing any meaningful shots this time. Makhanya prevents Elroy from standing back up.
#T4# Makhanya is nestled in close to Elroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Elroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhanya scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2# Makhanya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elroy taking some punishment here, with Makhanya in his half guard. Makhanya lands strikes from half guard. Makhanya is nestled in close to Elroy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Elroy is not content to let Makhanya control the position.#SUB2# Makhanya is trying to work for a kimura but Elroy is defending well.
Elroy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makhanya scores with a couple of nice shots. Elroy wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucky Makhanya will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Lucky Makhanya's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Elroy connects with the punch. Makhanya looks to land a left hand but Elroy moved out of range nicely. Elroy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Makhanya out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Curtis Elroy!
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