Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2023

#R1#
Big Foot shoots in for a double leg but Makres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Big Foot with a poor takedown
and Makres makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Big Foot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unicorn Big Foot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Foot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Big Foot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Big Foot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Big Foot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Big Foot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makres cracks Big Foot with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Big Foot tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Makres pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Big Foot is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
A relieved looking John Makres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Martinez has his takedown stuffed
letting Makres counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Fabiano Martinez's cut is getting worse.
Makres punishes Martinez's body with a nice straight punch.
Martinez dives in and grabs Makres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makres pushes down on Martinez's head and hops out.
Martinez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMakres.
Martinez is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Makres drops Martinez with a big left hand and mounts him. Martinez is in big trouble! #ROC2#Martinez is rocked!
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!
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Martinez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Makres gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Makres finds Martinez's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Martinez flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Makres lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Martinez will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Makres!
A very excited looking John Makres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2022

#R1#
Da Killa throws a right hand that misses
and Makres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Da Killa thinking.
Makres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Count Dante's Deadliest Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Da Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily.
Makres is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Da Killa.
A jab from Da Killa misses.
Makres throws a leg kick but Da Killa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Makres. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Da Killa clinches.
A short right from Makres.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Killa working aggressively here.
Makres lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Da Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Killa tries to clinch there but Makres circles away.
Da Killa lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Killa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Da Killa misses with a double jab #CL#
and Makres counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres keeps control of Da Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Killa.
Da Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Da Killa misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres presses Da Killa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Da Killa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makres gets through Da Killa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres is stalling here.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Da Killa takes a shot to the head.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Killa.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Da Killa fails to land. #BC2#
Da Killa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Da Killa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Killa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like OJ Da Killa has been cut.
A head kick by Da Killa misses
and Makres counters with a nice body kick.
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Da Killa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Makres clinches up with Da Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Killa.
Da Killa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Da Killa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Da Killa blocks a body shot from Makres.
Da Killa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makres seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Da Killa can turn it around.
Da Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Da Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Da Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OJ Da Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Da Killa has Makres up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres is stalling here.
Makres takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Da Killa blocks an uppercut.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres is struggling to control the position.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Da Killa controls the action.
Makres prevents Da Killa from breaking the clinch.
Da Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Killa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Makres.
Da Killa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres misses with some punches.
Da Killa scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Da Killa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Da Killa controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Da Killa working aggressively here.
Da Killa scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Da Killa blocking some punches.
Makres misses with some punches.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a left hand.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Killa's elbow.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Da Killa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Da Killa scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Da Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Killa is defending well for now.
Da Killa wants to break free but Makres has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makres.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Da Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Da Killa.
Da Killa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Da Killa prevents a body shot from Makres.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Killa misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Makres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on OJ Da Killa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Makres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OJ Da Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily.
Da Killa throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Makres clinches up against the cage.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Killa swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Da Killa gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Da Killa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makres has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Da Killa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Killa throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Da Killa. #CL2#
Da Killa gets a clinch.
Da Killa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Killa. #T1#
Da Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Da Killa fails to land.
Makres prevents Da Killa from breaking the clinch.
Da Killa tries to break the clinch but Makres is controlling the position.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Da Killa.
Makres stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Da Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makres stalling.
Da Killa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Da Killa.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Da Killa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Da Killa throws a head punch that misses.
Da Killa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres keeps control of Da Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Da Killa backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Killa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Da Killa wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Da Killa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Killa misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Da Killa lands but Makres takes it in his stride.
OJ Da Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Killa moves away from the strike by Makres.
Da Killa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Killa scores with a one two! Makres had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Killa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Da Killa misses with a few strikes there.
Da Killa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makres connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Killa momentarily. #ROC#Da Killa is rocked!
Makres pounces like a tiger and cracks Da Killa with a vicious hook! Da Killa is down but not out! Makres follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Makres!
A relieved looking John Makres thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C140: Dreth vs. Dixon 3
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
Makres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makres wants to clinch but Cranio slips to the side
and Cranio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Makres closes the distance and pushes Cranio back into the cage.
Makres is working Cranio over against the cage.
Makres stalling in the clinch.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cranio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Makres blocks a body shot from Cranio. #BC#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Cranio pushes him off.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Makres manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Makres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makres throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1##CL2#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cranio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Cranio.
Cranio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Cranio controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makres takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cranio tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cranio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makres.#BC#
Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Makres tries to clinch up but Cranio circles away and keeps his distance.
Makres connects with a nice looking jab.
Makres slips under a jab from Cranio.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cranio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
A head kick misses from Makres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cranio.#CL2#
Makres pushes Cranio up against the cage in a clinch.
Cranio lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cranio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cranio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makres on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cranio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cranio throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cranio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cranio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres throws a push kick but Cranio slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Makres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cranio.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Makres misses its intended target.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Cranio misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cranio.
Makres throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Cranio counters with a crisp right hand that drops Makres! Cranio lets Makres back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Makres is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makres is still on wobbly legs! Can Cranio finish him?
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cranio misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Makres seems to have recovered his senses.
Cranio misses with a double jab
and Makres counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makres throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cranio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makres thinking.
Cranio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makres lands a leg kick that knocks Cranio off balance momentarily.
Cranio connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
That's time! Cranio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Makres tries to clinch up but Cranio circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
A hook to the body from Cranio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Cranio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Cranio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cranio misses with a wild body shot.
Cranio sets himself, and Makres steps forward looking for the clinch! Cranio avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cranio tries to keep at a distance but Makres has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cranio.
Makres tries to work over Cranio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Cranio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cranio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cranio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makres.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cranio is keeping busy.
Makres tries a body shot but Cranio blocks it. #BC#
Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Cranio connects with a single shot there.
Makres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranio manages to avoid it.
Cranio throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
Cranio misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Makres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cranio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards. #T2#
Cranio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cranio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cranio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makres closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cranio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Makres misses
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Cranio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cranio counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres slips a jab from Cranio.#T3#
Cranio swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Makres moves out of range as Cranio strikes.
Makres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Makres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio.
Makres tries to clinch up
and Cranio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makres throws a right and a left that Cranio avoids nicely.
Quebra Cranio is winning the standup battle so far.
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cranio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Makres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makres is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Makres misses the target.
Makres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Cranio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makres defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Makres appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makres misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Quebra Cranio 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!#R3#
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cranio misses the target.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.
Makres takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makres throws a right hand that Cranio ducks under and follows up with a left that Cranio also avoids with ease.
Cranio throwing a counter right hand but Makres manages to avoid it.
Makres misses with the combination.
Cranio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres with a hook.
Makres tries to clinch but Cranio moves out of range.
Cranio avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Cranio.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch. #KD#
Cranio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Makres sprawling to the canvas! Makres rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cranio finish him?!
Cranio lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Makres - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cranio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quebra Cranio!
An out of breath Quebra Cranio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Shamrock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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.
Shamrock scores with a nice head shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Makres counters by clinching up.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Shamrock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Makres lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Shamrock.
Shamrock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards. #T1#
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Makres.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shamrock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makres or not.
A short right from Makres on the inside.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Makres stalls.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Makres taking a breather.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Makres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres misses with some punches.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres blocking some 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!
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Shamrock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
Makres slips a jab and a cross from Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makres.
Makres feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Makres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makres.
Shamrock falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Makres counter with a right hand.
Makres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shamrock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Makres avoids it well.
Makres tries to counter by clinching up but Shamrock breaks away and moves out of range.
Makres fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Shamrock gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch. #T1#
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Makres misses with some punches.
Shamrock gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Makres working aggressively here.
Stan Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makres pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres missing with knees to the body.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
A body shot lands from Makres.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.#T3#
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Shamrock being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!#R3#
Shamrock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Shamrock scores with a four punch combination!
Shamrock misses with a two punch combination.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Makres avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Makres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makres.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamrock scores with a body shot. #CL#
Makres clinches up with Shamrock and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Come on Makres - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.#T1#
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres is working Shamrock over against the cage.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres blocking some punches.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shamrock as Makres tries to tie him up. #T2#
Makres taking a breather.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Makres tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Makres stalling in the clinch but Shamrock improves position.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres lands a right hand.
Makres pushes Shamrock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock cracks Makres with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
Our winner, John Makres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C117: Al Balushi vs. Ji-Woo
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Knuckles.
Makres tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
Makres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knuckles lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makres throws a right and a left that Knuckles avoids nicely.
Knuckles tried to counter with a leg kick but Makres avoided it.
Knuckles connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makres's hands.
Knuckles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knuckles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Makres misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Knuckles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makres tries a low kick but Knuckles avoids it.
Makres throws a front kick that sends Knuckles stumbling back into the cage.
Makres misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Makres has Knuckles pushed against the cage.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles letting Makres take a breather here.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makres - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head. #T3#
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makres.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres taking a breather.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles 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.#R2##CL2#
Makres rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles blocking some punches.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
A short right from Knuckles.
A short left from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres taking a breather.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knuckles.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Knuckles pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Knuckles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Knuckles won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Makres taking a breather.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Nice body punch from Knuckles.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Knuckles tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Makres tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobby Knuckles has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres. #T4#
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knuckles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knuckles tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Knuckles dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Makres instigates a clinch.
Makres looking to stall.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Knuckles.
Makres stalling in the clinch but Knuckles improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles cracks Makres with a nice body shot.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not. #T1#
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Knuckles.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
A short right from Makres.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards. #BC#
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knuckles was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knuckles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Makres. That snapped Knuckles's head back.
Knuckles tries to land a front kick but Makres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makres blocks a head kick by Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to work over Makres's front leg with a kick but Makres checks it.
Makres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Makres clinches up against the cage.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres lands a right hand.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
A short left from Knuckles.
Makres holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knuckles as Makres tries to tie him up.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head.
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 blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knuckles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knuckles is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knuckles has his back to the cage.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Knuckles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knuckles 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Knuckles!
Our winner, Bobby Knuckles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C105: Kahn vs. Stalinovich
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Makres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bird misses with a lunging right hand
and Makres counters with an inside leg kick. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Bird jumps into guard, dragging Makres to the mat. #SUB#
Bird 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.
Bird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bird has an active guard here but Makres has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makres jumps into side control!#SU2#
Makres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Bird is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
Bird sets himself, and Makres steps forward looking for the clinch! Bird avoids it this time.#CL2#
Makres rushes Bird and presses him up against the cage.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bird lands a shot to the body.
Bird tries to pull guard but Makres won't allow it. #TD#
Bird drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Makres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makres has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Bird is controlling Makres's posture.#SU2#
Makres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bird, up you get!
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Makres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bird lands a jab to Makres's midsection.
Makres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Makres tries to clinch there but Bird circles away.
Bird 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 Bird off to one side.
Makres fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab by Bird.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is looking to chop away at Bird's legs.
Makres throws a head kick that misses.
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bird paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bird, pushing him back against the cage.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bird 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.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Bird.
Bird is trying to pull guard but Makres turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bird gets control of Makres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bird has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Makres should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bird has tightened it up now! Makres should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 159 | The Rundown
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Makres wants to clinch#TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Monto is looking for a kimura here. #T1#
Makres wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
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. #ES#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#TD2#
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.#CL#
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!#R2#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
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!#R3##CL#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
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. #T2#
Makres wants to clinch up but Monto keeps it at a distance.#CL#
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.#CL#
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.#T3##CL#
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. #T4#
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.#CL#
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.

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Makres throws a shot from downtown. Knuckles moves away and avoids it.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knuckles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Makres as he checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knuckles. That's going to slow Makres down.
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.
Makres lands a slapping body shot.
Knuckles lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makres misses with a left hand
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makres.
Knuckles tests Makres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL#
Makres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles's coach down at Westside Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Makres lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with the head strike. #T2#
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makres wants to stall.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Makres pressing his opponent against the cage.
Knuckles misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Makres.
Knuckles gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Makres misses with a body punch.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles has Makres pushed against the cage.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Makres.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Makres blocking some punches.
Knuckles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makres just leaning against Knuckles, taking a breather.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Knuckles will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Makres staying out of range there.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makres throws a looping overhand right but Knuckles ducks down to avoid it.
Makres looks to land a body kick but Knuckles moved away.
Makres needs to keep his hands up - Knuckles had a free shot at his head there.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Makres has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
Makres scores a nice knee to the body.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Makres stalling.
Knuckles has Makres pressed against the cage.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Makres.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
A short right from Makres.
Makres gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makres.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Knuckles has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #T3#
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makres blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Makres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knuckles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles working aggressively here.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres pressing his opponent against the cage.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres wants to stall.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Makres will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makres.
Makres slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Makres catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knuckles misses with a left hand
and Makres counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knuckles needs to keep his hands up - Makres had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makres. Knuckles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knuckles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makres wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Knuckles throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Knuckles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Knuckles connects with a solid leg kick.
Makres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makres tries to clinch but Knuckles is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Makres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makres moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Makres.
Knuckles walks into a jab.#T2#
Knuckles is looking to land body kicks.
Makres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knuckles missing with a left hand there. Makres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Makres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Makres gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makres backwards. #T3#
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Knuckles scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head. #BC2#
Knuckles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles tries to work over Makres's front leg with a kick but Makres checks it.
A big left from Makres misses.
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
John Makres is winning the standup battle so far.
Makres connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Makres does it's job there.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Makres's corner calls for a 1-2. Makres obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Knuckles pushes him off.
Knuckles tests Makres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makres moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Makres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knuckles manages to avoid it.
Makres blocks the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Knuckles
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knuckles feints a counter leg kick.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.

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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Makres!
Our winner, John Makres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 149 | Hopkins vs Stark
Date: Mar 30, 2022

#R1#
Dallas avoids a kick to the body.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.#CL2#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dallas throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dallas wants the takedown. Makres is fighting it off but Dallas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makres's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Makres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dallas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makres avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres throws a leg kick but Dallas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dallas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Dallas shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.#ES2#
Makres has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dallas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dallas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makres up against the cage.
Makres taking a breather. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Makres lands with a left to the head.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dallas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #TD#
Dallas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Makres regains guard.
Makres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dallas throws an elbow that misses. Makres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dallas's guard. Nice move by Makres!#REVB#
Dallas has a closed guard, preventing Makres from standing up.
Dallas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makres's guard. #REVR##T3#
Dallas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makres wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound.
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallas prevents Makres from getting back to his feet.
Dallas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Dallas postures up in Makres's guard and throws a big left but Makres blocks it.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makres is looking to stand back up but Dallas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makres.
Dallas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Dallas 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.
Dallas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Makres swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Dallas moves out of range.
Makres moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves away
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
Makres scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dallas is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Makres.
Dallas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1##CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Dallas.
Dallas trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Dallas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dallas tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dallas back against the cage.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Makres is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Makres to the mat. Makres regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Makres working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dallas.
Dallas won't allow Makres to get back to his feet.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dallas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Makres is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Makres has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dallas wants to control but Makres passes easily into half guard. #T2#
Dallas is looking to control Makres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dallas avoid being mounted?
Dallas is looking for a sweep. Makres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dallas trying to control but Makres postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Makres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dallas is proving hard to escape from.
Makres stopping the sweep attempt from Dallas.
Makres wants to stand but Dallas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dallas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dallas has Makres pulled in close to control his posture.
Dallas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makres is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dallas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makres pushes Dallas off looking to stand but Dallas dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
Dallas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Dallas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it.
Dallas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Makres is looking to escape.
Dallas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dallas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dallas prevents Makres from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallas wants to work for an arm triangle but Makres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dallas lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dallas misses with a hook
and Makres counters with a low kick, right behind Dallas 's knee. #CL2#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makres landing knees to the body.
Makres gets through Dallas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dallas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres works on Dallas's body with a couple of short punches.
Dallas tries to pull guard but Makres forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dallas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korben Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Dallas pulls Makres into guard.
Makres would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SU2#
Makres stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jab from Makres.
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makres delivers a nice body kick.
Makres throws a low kick, looking for Dallas's leg but Dallas calmly moves out of range.
Dallas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Makres lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makres tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres looks to clinch
and Dallas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makres manages to circle out of the way.
A cross from Dallas lands.
Dallas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dallas.
It looks like Dallas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
Dallas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makres lands a leg kick that knocks Dallas off balance momentarily.
Dallas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makres wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Dallas as he connects with a hook.
Makres misses with a looping right.
Dallas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Makres goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Makres on the wrong end of a nice hook.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korben Dallas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dallas stalling in the clinch but Makres improves position.
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dallas backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas avoiding damage as Makres throws knees to the body.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dallas blocks a body shot from Makres.
Dallas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Dallas.
Makres tries to work over Dallas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dallas.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dallas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korben Dallas!
After winning the bout, Korben Dallas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 143 | Myers vs Blyad
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makres takes a swing at Dunes's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Makres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makres misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Makres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dunes connects with the punch.
Dunes throws a front kick aimed at Makres's knee but Makres avoids it well.
Makres staying out of range there.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes misses the jab.
Makres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Slugger Dunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Dunes misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makres checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Makres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dunes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makres is looking to slow Dunes down with leg kicks.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Makres now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1##CL2#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Makres taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunes lands with a light punch inside.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunes tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres prevents a body shot from Dunes.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes gets through Makres's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres is struggling to control the position.
Dunes blocking some punches.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Makres lands a body shot.
Dunes pushes Makres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres gets through Dunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes misses with a body punch. #T2#
Dunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Dunes avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
Dunes avoiding damage as Makres throws knees to the body.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Dunes scores with a hook to the body.
Dunes lands a shot to the body.
Dunes tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Dunes pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Dunes won't want to take too many of those.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres pushes Dunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Dunes as the two fighters clinch.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Dunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Dunes misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunes.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunes is defending well for now.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Dunes tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres tries a body shot but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike.
Makres missing with knees to the body.
Makres blocks a body shot from Dunes.
Dunes blocks a body shot from Makres.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Makres prevents a body shot from Dunes.
Makres tries a body shot but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Dunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Dunes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makres's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dunes pushes Makres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Dunes avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres is leaning against Dunes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Dunes back against the cage.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres is stalling here.
Dunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Dunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dunes is looking to slow Makres down with leg kicks.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Makres feints a counter leg kick.
Dunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dunes scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dunes, pushing him back against the cage.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes misses with the head strike.
Makres tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes lands a right hand.
Slugger Dunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dunes is leaning against Makres and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunes scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes blocking some punches.
Makres blocking some punches. #T1#
A short right from Dunes.
Makres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunes.
Makres taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Dunes is working Makres over against the cage.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makres.
Dunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres working aggressively here.
Dunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Dunes pushes Makres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dunes.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Dunes presses Makres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunes tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes digs a right hand underneath Makres's ribcage. Makres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres blocking some punches.
Dunes digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Makres is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes.
Dunes misses with the head strike. #T3#
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
Dunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Dunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunes lands a body punch.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Dunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres is working Dunes over against the cage.
Dunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes. #T4#
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Dunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Dunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Dunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Dunes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slugger Dunes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Dunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Makres tries a body shot but Dunes blocks it.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Dunes controls the action.
Dunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dunes blocks a body shot from Makres.
Dunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Makres prevents a body shot from Dunes.
Dunes misses with some punches.
Dunes is working Makres over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Makres.
Dunes lands a nice uppercut.
Dunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Dunes misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
Dunes scores with a hook to the body.
Makres lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Dunes avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A short right from Dunes.
Dunes digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Makres blocking some punches.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunes.
Makres trying to stall but Dunes improves his position.
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunes is working Makres over against the cage.
Dunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunes.
Dunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres lands a right hand.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Dunes lands with a left to the head.
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Dunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres tries a body shot but Dunes blocks it.
Dunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Dunes tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunes as Makres tries to tie him up.
Dunes working aggressively here.
Dunes works on Makres's body with a couple of short punches.
Makres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dunes.
Makres tries to work over Dunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Dunes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.#T4#
Dunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dunes.
Makres blocking some punches.
Dunes can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Dunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dunes presses Makres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes throws a head punch that misses.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunes. #ROC#Makres is rocked!
Dunes prevents a body shot from Makres.
Dunes lands a left hand.
Dunes lands a body shot.
Dunes lands with a short shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slugger Dunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dunes 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slugger Dunes!
Slugger Dunes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 138 | Insanity
Date: Feb 16, 2022

#R1#
Kulik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kulik moves out of range as Makres strikes.#CL#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Kulik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasiliy Kulik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres avoids the head kick by Kulik.
Makres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kulik throws out the jab.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulik misses with a body kick.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily. #CL#
Makres has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kulik stalling against the cage.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Kulik manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Kulik is trying to break the clinch but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makres lands a body shot.
Kulik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Makres.
Kulik looks winded!
Makres lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kulik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
A short right from Kulik on the inside.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Kulik taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
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 pushes Kulik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik blocking some punches.
Kulik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makres prevents Kulik from breaking the clinch.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Kulik wants to break free but Makres has control.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres. #T3#
Makres lands a hook that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Makres is looking to control Kulik's arms but Kulik gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makres has his back to the cage.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kulik looking to stall.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makres.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Makres misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Makres.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
Kulik tries to break the clinch but Makres is controlling the position.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres stalls.
A shot in the inside from Kulik.
A head punch on the inside from Kulik fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Makres.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Makres lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makres moves into the clinch successfully.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulik.
A frustrated look appears on Kulik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik is trying to stall.
John Makres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Makres.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Makres keeps him there for the moment.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres lands a good knee to the midsection. Kulik won't want to take too many of those.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Kulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulik's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kulik is breathing heavily.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Makres.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik misses with the head strike.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kulik can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres just leaning against Kulik, taking a breather.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kulik can do to turn this around?
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres slows down the pace here.
Makres cracks Kulik with a nice body shot.
Makres stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulik looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.#T2#
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Makres bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Kulik! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Kulik is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kulik has a closed guard, preventing Makres from standing up.
Kulik is still in real trouble! Can Makres finish him?#SUB2#
Kulik has his foot on Makres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makres works his way back into a safe position though.
Kulik seems to have recovered his senses.
Makres wants to stand but Kulik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kulik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makres is one step ahead there. #SU#
Makres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kulik, up you get! #T3##CL#
Kulik tries to keep at a distance but Makres has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kulik - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch. #CL#
Makres moves into range and clinches up with Kulik.
Kulik misses with some punches.
Kulik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kulik working aggressively here.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it. #T4##BC2#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kulik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makres.
Makres moves out of range as Kulik throws a body kick. #CL#
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Kulik lands a shot to the body.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Makres throws a sloppy head kick and Kulik moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kulik! But no joy.
Makres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kulik throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily.
Kulik throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kulik throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Makres clinches.
Kulik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A short left from Kulik.
Kulik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makres has him pressed against the cage.
Makres cracks Kulik with a nice body shot.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Kulik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik misses with the head strike. #T1#
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kulik tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kulik or not.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
Makres lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Makres stalls.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres. #T2#
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres tries a body shot but Kulik blocks it.
Kulik has had enough of the clinch but Makres keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands a left hand.
Kulik content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres is working Kulik over against the cage.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kulik avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kulik lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Kulik's head.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action. #T3#
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kulik's elbow.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Makres as the two fighters clinch.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A short uppercut from Makres.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Makres stalls.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kulik working aggressively here.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Makres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kulik has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik working aggressively here.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kulik up against the cage.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John Makres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kulik misses with a kick to the body.
Kulik misses with a straight right.
Vasiliy Kulik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Makres takes the fight into the clinch.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.

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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
John Makres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 133 | Kimbo vs Tower
Date: Jan 28, 2022

#R1#
Makres closes the distance but Monto moves to the side #TD2#
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!#REVR#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Monto is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Makres pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
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.#T2#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Monto looking for a guillotine here but Makres defends easily. #SUB2#
Monto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Makres wants to stand but Monto has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Monto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makres is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
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.#T4#
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.#R2#
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.#TD2#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monto showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Monto. #T1##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Monto seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Makres makes his way to full guard, as Monto worked for a kimura.
Monto stops Makres from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
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.#CL2#
Monto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
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!#R3##TD2#
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.#TD2#
Monto shoots in and gets a takedown into Makres's guard.#ES#
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. #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Makres slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.#REVR#
Monto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
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.#T2#
Monto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: SFL 127 | New Years Massacre
Date: Dec 31, 2021

#R1#
Makres scores with a jab to the body.
Makres is looking to clinch.
Belport swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belport swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
Makres tries to clinch up but Belport circles away and keeps his distance.
Makres tries to clinch but Belport is having none of it. #CL2#
Makres gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belport avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Belport takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belport backwards.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belport has Makres pressed against the cage.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
Belport lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belport's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Makres tries to work over Belport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres cracks Belport with a nice body shot.#T2#
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belport throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Belport taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Belport has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Belport controls the action.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belport's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Belport takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belport controlling the action here for a moment.
Belport trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belport slowing the pace effectively.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makres working aggressively here.
Makres presses Belport against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Belport is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Belport is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belport has his back to the cage.
Belport blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Belport prevents a body shot from Makres.
Belport misses with an elbow over the top.
Belport effectively controlling the action here.
Belport struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Makres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Belport misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres tries to work over Belport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belport trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
Belport is trying to stall.
Belport slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bitor Belport.
Makres blocks a jab.#CL2#
Belport gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Belport leaning his opponent against the cage.
Belport stalling against the cage.
Belport seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres digs a right hand into Belport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belport's gas tank.
Belport is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Makres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belport misses with a knee strike.
Belport tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Makres blocks a body shot from Belport.
Belport misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makres.
John Makres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belport is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belport has his back to the cage.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Belport.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belport prevents a body shot from Makres.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Belport is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makres is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Makres.
Makres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belport stalling the fight.
Makres wants to stall.
Belport on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Belport controls the action.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belport takes a shot to the head.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belport scores a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Makres scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres tries to work over Belport's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belport's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Belport uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belport unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Makres. #T3#
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Belport's head.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belport takes a shot to the head.
Makres tries a body shot but Belport blocks it.
Belport managing to block the knees to the body from Makres.
Makres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belport blocks an uppercut.
Belport trying to control the position but instead, Makres has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belport into the cage.
Makres is leaning against Belport and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Belport tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Belport makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Belport stalling in the clinch but Makres improves position.
Makres trying to land knees to the body.
Belport's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Belport.
Makres lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belport looking to stall.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belport is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belport.
Nice body punch from Belport.
Belport misses with an uppercut.
Belport keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Belport misses.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Belport circles away.
Makres wants to clinch.
Makres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Belport pushes him off.
Belport throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Belport circles away.
Belport ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Belport circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belport. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Belport throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makres moves away from the strike by Belport.
Belport swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belport swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makres moves in looking to clinch but Belport pushes him off.
Makres lands a jab-cross combination.
Belport throws a hook but Makres blocks it.#CL2#
Makres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres digs a right hand into Belport's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belport's gas tank.
Belport blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Belport.
Makres misses with a body punch. #T2#
Belport avoiding damage as Makres throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makres.
Belport wants to stall.
Makres works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Belport tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Belport.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Makres.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Belport avoids it.
Belport prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres tries to land knees in the clinch but Belport avoids the damage to the body.
Belport avoiding damage as Makres throws knees to the body. #T3#
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belport effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Belport tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres tries a body shot but Belport blocks it.
Makres lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Belport backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Belport is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Makres is keeping busy.
Belport blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres throws a punch but it's blocked by Belport. #T4#
Belport lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres tries a body shot but Belport blocks it.
Belport blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Belport.
Makres is working Belport over against the cage.
Belport is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Makres's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Makres trying to stall but Belport improves his position.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Bitor Belport has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makres misses with some punches.
Belport lands a nice uppercut.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Belport avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres scores with a shot to the side of Belport's head.
John Makres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belport just leaning against Makres, taking a breather.
Belport is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Belport has his back to the cage.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Belport controls his hands.
Belport stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
John Makres spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 118 | Hopkins vs Stalin
Date: Nov 24, 2021

#R1#
Kulik misses with a double jab.
Makres looks to land a combination but Kulik avoids it well. #CL#
Kulik clinches up with Makres and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kulik.
We've been informed that Makres has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Kulik is working Makres over against the cage.
Kulik swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kulik lands a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulik trying to stall but Makres improves his position.
A short left from Kulik.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kulik lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Makres is looking to clinch.
Kulik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kulik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Makres has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kulik.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Makres digs a right hand into Kulik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kulik's gas tank.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Kulik is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A short right from Makres.
Kulik lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Makres lands a body punch.
Makres blocks a body shot from Kulik.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Kulik scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik is trying to push Makres away but Makres has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kulik scores with a shoulder strike.
Makres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kulik.
Makres lands a body punch.
Kulik tries to break free but Makres pushes him back against the cage.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik stalling in the clinch.
Kulik lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulik, pushing him back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Kulik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Kulik is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Kulik lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Makres misses the target.
Makres is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kulik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Kulik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makres, pushing him back against the cage.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Kulik.
Kulik stalling.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik lands a nice shot that snaps Makres's head back. #CL2#
Makres pushes Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makres as Kulik tries to tie him up.
Kulik can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Makres blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulik.
Kulik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kulik pushes Makres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulik misses with a punch to the body.
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik taking a breather.
Makres lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Makres.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Kulik trying to control the position but instead, Makres has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kulik into the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Kulik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A head kick from Makres lands but Kulik takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Makres makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kulik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Makres scores with a hook to the body.
Kulik taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Makres - that landed with a thud.
Kulik presses Makres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Kulik lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Makres.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliy Kulik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with a body punch. #T1#
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Kulik.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Kulik holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kulik struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres keeps control of Kulik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kulik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres is looking to clinch but Kulik is avoiding it.
Kulik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kulik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makres's head.
Kulik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kulik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Kulik circles away. #CL2#
Makres rushes Kulik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kulik tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Kulik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kulik - that landed with a thud.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kulik is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kulik has his back to the cage.
Makres stalling the fight.
Makres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kulik prevents a body shot from Makres.
Kulik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makres lands a knee to the body. #T3##BC#
Kulik breaks from the clinch.
Kulik throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Makres clinches up against the cage.
Makres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulik wants to stall. #BC#
Kulik manages to break the clinch.
Makres throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Makres clinches with his opponent.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Makres misses with a body punch.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kulik managing to block the knees to the body from Makres.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Kulik avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Kulik back against the cage.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Kulik has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulik.
Makres leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kulik throws a head punch that misses.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuliks head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kulik.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulik is struggling to control the position.
Kulik throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kulik.
Makres is working Kulik over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulik.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres works on Kulik's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makres - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makres receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kulik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makres.
Kulik throws a nice looking combination but Makres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch but Kulik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makres wants to clinch.
Makres moves away from the strike by Kulik.
Makres tries to clinch up but Kulik circles away and keeps his distance.
Kulik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasiliy Kulik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Makres closes the distance and clinches.
Kulik wants to break free but Makres has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #T1#
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Kulik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kulik misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kulik.
Makres throws a head punch that misses.
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kulik backwards. #BC#
Kulik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Makres clinches with his opponent.
Makres tries to work over Kulik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kulik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kulik digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Kulik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Kulik is trying to force a seperation but Makres has the dominant position.
Kulik lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Still in the clinch, Kulik scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Kulik controls his hands.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.
Kulik tries to stall but Makres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Makres.
Kulik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makres landing knees to the body.
Makres misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kulik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulik swats away the attempt to clinch by Makres.#CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kulik wants to get back to striking at distance but Makres won't allow it.
Makres lands a body shot.
Kulik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kulik can't break the clinch.
Kulik wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Kulik tries a body shot but Makres blocks it. #BC#
Kulik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Makres pushes Kulik up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Kulik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makres.
Makres digs a right hand underneath Kulik's ribcage. Kulik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makres prevents a body shot from Kulik.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Makres obliges.
Makres lands a right hand.
Makres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makres working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makres lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kulik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kulik is defending well for now.
Makres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kulik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kulik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres is struggling to control the position.
Kulik wants to get back to striking at distance but Makres won't allow it.
Kulik blocks a body shot from Makres.
Makres gets through Kulik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Kulik controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Makres!
John Makres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Makres tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hullu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hullu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Makres gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Hullu tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makres cracks Hullu with a nice body shot.
Hullu letting Makres take a breather here.
Hullu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hullu tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hullu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hullu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Heppu Hullu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hullu backwards.
Hullu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Makres pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Hullu.
Hullu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres misses with some punches.
Hullu tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
Hullu dodges an elbow strike from Makres.
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hullu blocks an uppercut.
Makres lands a nice uppercut.
Hullu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Makres blocking some punches.
Makres avoiding damage as Hullu throws knees to the body.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hullu's elbow.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hullu scores with a shoulder strike.
Hullu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hullu.
Hullu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hullu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hullu prevents a body shot from Makres.
Knees in the clinch landing for Makres.
A short uppercut from Makres.
Makres avoiding damage as Hullu throws knees to the body.
Makres lands an uppercut.
Makres working aggressively here.
Makres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hullus head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Makres.
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makres misses with a punch to the body.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hullu crunches a lovely knee into Makres's ribcage.
Makres tries to throw a body punch but Hullu avoids it by throwing Makres back against the cage.
Makres pushes Hullu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Hullu is rocked!
Makres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hullu is still on wobbly legs! Can Makres finish him?
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Makres.
Hullu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makres in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makres unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hullu! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Makres is unloading with more strikes now! Hullu drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
John Makres was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SFL 83 | McCracken vs Jun
Date: Jul 01, 2021

#R1#
Makres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bob as he avoids it easily.
Bob feints a counter leg kick.
Makres checks a leg kick.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bob misses with a leg kick
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bob wants to clinch up but Makres keeps it at a distance.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.
Bob throws a solid leg kick but Makres takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bob.
A telegraphed right hand from Bob misses the target.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob misses with an uppercut
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Bob has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bob misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob is looking to chop away at Makres's legs.
Makres blocks a jab.
Makres throws a quick counter head kick but Bob was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
We've been hearing reports that Makres has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bob with a hook.#T1#
Bob circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Bob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makres moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob with a nice cross.
Bob turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bob connects with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Makres blocks the low kick.
Bob moves to clinch but Makres breaks away
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bob misses with a low kick.
Makres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bob throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
Bob scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Bob misses.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makres fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bob just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Makres.#CL#
Makres gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres blocking some punches.
Bob digs a right hand underneath Makres's ribcage. Makres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bob tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bob has Makres pushed against the cage.
Makres blocking some punches.
Bob displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makres up against the cage.#T3#
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Bob - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bob cracks Makres with a nice body shot.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Bob jumps guard but Makres turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makres smiles and moves away.
Bob lands with a hook. Makres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Bob. #T4#
Bob misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Bob throws a poor cross that misses
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bob feints and then cracks Makres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makres down.
Bob ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bob throws a front kick aimed at Makres's knee but Makres avoids it well.
As Bob backs away, Makres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Makres as he checks the leg kick.
Bob throws a leg kick #CL#
and Makres holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bob lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bob.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bob lands a jab.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bob throws a low kick, looking for Makres's leg but Makres calmly moves out of range.
Bob tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makres is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Bob rushes Makres and presses him up against the cage.
Makres blocks a body shot from Bob.
Bob taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bob.
Bob misses with some punches.
Bob has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Bob has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Bob scores with a shoulder strike.
Bob lands a right hand.
Bob misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bob leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
Bob leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Makres manages to pull guard.
Bob wants to control from the top but Makres keeps moving.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makres can't keep his opponent in guard - Bob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Makres wants to get back to his feet.
Bob trying to advance position but Makres counters by regaining guard.
Makres wants to stand and escape but Bob is having none of it.
Bob trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makres manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Makres's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bob is looking to regain half guard here but Makres keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Bob wants to control but Makres postures up.
Makres trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob is trying to escape the position but Makres is controlling the position.
Bob tries to improve position but can't.
Bob keeps trying to improve his position.
Bob is not content to let Makres control the position.
Bob stops Makres from passing to mount. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bob is letting Makres control him for a moment.
Bob manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bob tries to roll over but Makres keeps him under control.
Makres seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Makres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bob lands with a straight right. Makres didn't see that one coming.
Bob waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.
A jab from Bob misses.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob keeps Makres at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Bob.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bob tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makres just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Bob. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Bob.
Makres prevents a body shot from Bob. #TD2#
Bob pulls guard effortlessly.
Makres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makres passes into side control.
Bob tries to bench press Makres off him but Makres keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makres controls the position.#T2#
Makres is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makres working away.
Bob tries to improve position but can't.
Bob is trying to control Makres's posture but Makres avoids it.
Makres trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Makres decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bob to his feet.
Bob throws a front kick that sends Makres stumbling back into the cage.
Silent Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makres swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Makres looks for a takedown but Bob sprawls well.
Bob defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makres.
Makres backing away here, and Bob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Makres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Makres gets tackled into the cage by Bob. Bob maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob lands a nice uppercut.
Bob is trying to maintain a safe position but Makres gets an underhook and turns Bob into the cage.
Bob swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makres tries to pull guard but Bob forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bob winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
A victorious Silent Bob thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SFL 75 | Simon vs River
Date: May 28, 2021

#R1#
A big left from Jones misses.
A jab from Jones misses.
Makres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Makres moves into the clinch.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Makres blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones's coach down at Hectors Hitters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Makres has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with some punches.
Makres wants to stall.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makres.
Makres taking a breather.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres. #T2#
Makres slowing the pace effectively.
Makres prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Jones misses with the head strike. #BC#
Makres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a straight right. #CL#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Makres moves out of range as Jones strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Makres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Makres is out of range.
Makres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Makres ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones working aggressively here.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Makres shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones looks to land a combination but Makres avoids it well.
Makres is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres. #TD#
Makres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Makres not doing much here.
Jones is controlling Makres's trapped leg to prevent Makres from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Makres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones trying to hold on to Makres's head to control him but Makres postures up.
Makres missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Makres with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Barry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Makres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Barry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jones looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makres moves away from the strike by Jones.
As Jones looks to move away, Makres throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones scores with a body shot. #CL#
Makres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makres slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makres.
Makres avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Makres shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones throws a hook but Makres blocks it.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Makres tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makres tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Makres wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Makres has his takedown stuffed
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makres connects with a looping right hand.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Makres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
A nice left hand lands by Makres.
Makres dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makres. #T1#
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Makres prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makres backwards. #BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makres.
Makres defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Makres smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Makres persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Makres rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres is struggling to control the position.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Jones presses Makres against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Makres is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barry Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makres blocking some punches.
Jones lands a right hand.
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Jones pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makres gets slowly back to his feet.
As Makres backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Makres manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Makres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makres dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Jones!
Barry Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN TBD2
Date: Apr 30, 2021

#R1#
Voronin misses with a head kick.
Makres lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Voronin misses with a hook.
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.
Voronin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Makres finds it's way through Voronin's defenses.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voronin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makres avoids the body shot from Voronin.
Makres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Voronin. That snapped Makres's head back.
Makres walks into a jab.
Voronin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voronin misses with a wild body shot.
Voronin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voronin throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Makres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Voronin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.#T1#
Voronin working aggressively here.
Makres is trying to push Voronin away but Voronin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Voronin. #BC#
Makres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres blocks a jab.#CL2#
Voronin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Voronin.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Makres stalling in the clinch but Voronin improves position.
Makres blocking some punches.
Voronin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makres's efforts to push away.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Voronin instigates a clinch. #T2#
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
Voronin struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Voronin.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Voronin lands with a right to the head.
Makres controlling the action here for a moment.
Voronin has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Makres wants to stall.
Voronin misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Voronin. #T3#
Makres lands a right hand. #BC#
Makres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makres shoots in for a takedown but Voronin shows good takedown defense.
Makres looks for a takedown but Voronin sprawls well.
A left lands for Voronin.
Voronin tries to work over Makres's front leg with a kick but Makres checks it.
Voronin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makres at a distance.
Voronin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makres takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
Makres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Voronin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres preventing the sweep.
Makres wants to stand but Voronin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Makres won't allow Voronin to sweep him here. #T4#
Voronin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voronin wants to control but Makres passes easily into half guard.
Makres content to control rather than advance.
Makres is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #ES2#
Voronin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voronin tries to avoid it but Makres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voronin to the ground. Voronin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voronin misses with a looping right.
Voronin misses with a low kick.
Makres checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Makres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voronin defends well and Makres ends up having to push Voronin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres shoots in but no luck this time.
Voronin misses with a shot to the body
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Voronin throws a head kick that Makres semi-blocks.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Voronin under the eye.#CL2#
Voronin closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Voronin.
Voronin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Voronin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Makres is trying to maintain a safe position but Voronin gets an underhook and turns Makres into the cage.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makres trying to control the position but instead, Voronin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makres into the cage.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Voronin fails to land.
Makres prevents a body shot from Voronin.
Makres stalling in the clinch.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Makres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Voronin, pushing him back against the cage.
Voronin misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Makres to work.
Makres misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makres will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Voronin up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Voronin. #T2#
Voronin lands a right hand.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andriy Voronin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makres stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Makres is looking to control Voronin's arms but Voronin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makres has his back to the cage.
Voronin lands with a right to the head.
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!#BC#
Makres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Makres both land. Nice combination.
Makres shoots for a takedown but Voronin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Voronin throws a fast counter high kick but Makres manages to duck under it in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voronin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makres scrambles back to his feet.
John Makres is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voronin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres shoots in for a double leg but Voronin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Voronin counters with a body kick.
Makres tries a head kick but it misses.
Voronin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Voronin throws a front kick aimed at Makres's knee but Makres avoids it well.
Voronin scores with a nice strike.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Voronin.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Voronin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makres's hands.
Voronin thuds his right hand into Makres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makres tries to clinch up
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
Voronin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makres fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voronin avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Makres gets a clinch. #T4#
Voronin misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makres tries for a takedown but Voronin circles away easily
letting Voronin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Voronin gets caught flat footed, as Makres shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Voronin wants to control the position but Makres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Makres tries to stand and escape but Voronin is controlling the position.
Voronin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makres is working away from the top position though.
Makres trying to advance position but Voronin counters by regaining guard.
Makres trying to control the position from guard on top but Voronin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makres looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andriy Voronin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Voronin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Voronin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makres avoids the head kick by Voronin.
No joy there for Voronin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voronin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makres or perhaps it was just good defense by Voronin, which made it look bad.
Voronin throws a leg kick which misses Makres's front leg but catches the back leg as Makres tries to avoid it.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres looks to throw a body kick
and Voronin counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres walks into a left hand.
Voronin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Voronin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voronin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as Voronin controls the action.
Voronin cracks Makres with a nice body shot.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Voronin throws a big shot that misses.
Voronin misses with a straight left.
Makres misses with a takedown attempt - Voronin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makres slips a jab from Voronin.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Makres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Makres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Voronin has one foot on Makres's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Voronin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makres shoots in and drives through. Voronin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voronin.#T2#
Makres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makres needs to keep his hands up - Voronin had a free shot at his head there.
Makres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronin.
Voronin throws a head kick that misses.
Makres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Voronin.
Voronin dips to his left and cracks Makres with an uppercut!
Makres fails to land the takedown.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - Voronin circles away.
Voronin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Voronin pushes Makres away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from Voronin. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makres stalling in the clinch but Voronin improves position. #T3#
Voronin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Makres blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makres jumps guard but Voronin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Voronin.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
Voronin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Voronin misses with the head strike.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Andriy Voronin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Makres is trying to push Voronin away but Voronin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Makres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makres trying to stall but Voronin improves his position.
Makres wants to stall.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makress head.
Makres is trying to break the clinch but Voronin is controlling him.
Voronin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres is trying to push Voronin away but Voronin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makres blocks an uppercut.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin scores with a hook to the body.
Voronin tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Voronin back against the cage.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voronin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Voronin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voronin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andriy Voronin!
During a confident post fight interview, Andriy Voronin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SFL 57 | Babinski vs Krylov
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Makres throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Makres to the mat! Makres scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Makres is rocked!
Makres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Oh Makres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makres throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Makres out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Jones is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaquon Jones!

Event: SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021

#R1#
Makres moves away from the strike by Mangas.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Mangas.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makres misses with a right hand
enabling Mangas to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangas.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Makres misses with an uppercut
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Makres is predictable there
and Mangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makres tries a quick counter leg kick but Mangas is wise to it.
Mangas scores with a nice right hand.
Makres connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangas moves out of range of the leg kick from Makres.
A head kick misses from Makres.
Mangas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mangas checks a leg kick nicely.
Makres throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mangas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makres's guard.
Mangas advances position into side control!
Makres is trying to improve his position.
Makres keeps trying to improve his position.
Makres can't do much from the bottom here.
Makres is looking to regain half guard here but Mangas keeps moving and retains side control.
Makres regains half guard.
Mangas is looking to stall here but Makres recovers full guard. #T2#
Mangas is pushing down on Makres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makres is fighting to maintain full guard but Mangas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makres manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangas is aware though and is defending well.
Mangas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makres is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Makres throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mangas uses it to pass to side control.
Makres prevents Mangas from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Makres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Makres is looking for a sweep.
Mangas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makres keeps working.
Makres manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makres trying to control from the bottom.
Makres is looking for a sweep. Mangas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well.
Makres is not content to let Mangas control the position.#SUB2#
Makres actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangas is pressing down on Makres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makres is holding on for now.
Makres manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres is looking for a triangle here but Mangas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makres tries to buck Mangas off but Mangas is having none of it.#SUB#
Mangas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
Makres thows a leg kick but Mangas checks it
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Mangas misses.
Mangas checks a leg kick.
Mangas connects with a body shot.
Mangas tries to land a body kick
and Makres counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Mangas throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Makres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres misses with a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas tries a head kick but it misses.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres defending well as Mangas loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Makres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makres has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A left lands for Mangas.
Mangas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makres checks a leg kick.
A big right from Makres misses.
Mangas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mangas connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makres throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Mangas dives in for a single leg takedown but Makres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makres jumps guard but Mangas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangas controls his hands.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mangas.
Mangas prevents Makres from breaking the clinch.
Mangas lands with a light punch inside.
Mangas has Makres pressed against the cage, preventing Makres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangas's elbow.
Makres lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas.
Mangas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Makres tries to pull guard but Mangas holds him up against the cage and eventually Makres drops back down to his feet.
Mangas scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
Makres wants to break free but Mangas has control. #BC2#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Makres throws a right hand that misses
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Makres throws a body punch but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mangas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mangas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mangas.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mangas is looking to work some ground and pound but Makres has wrist control.#SUB2#
Makres has his foot on Mangas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mangas works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangas sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
Mangas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mangas tries to free his leg and advance position but Makres is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mangas trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Mangas misses.
Mangas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makres circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Makres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makres under the eye.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Mangas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.#TD#
Mangas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Makres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mangas defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Mangas's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Makres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mangas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mangas forces his way into half guard.
Mangas trying to pass the guard but Makres defending well. #SUB#
Mangas is working for a submission of some sort.
Mangas content to control rather than advance.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mangas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makres manages to get to full guard.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mangas passes Makres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mangas tries to pass to full mount but Makres defends it. #T3##SUB#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangas.
Mangas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Makres's thigh. Makres counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB2#
Makres working for a triangle but Mangas defends it easily.
Makres being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mangas wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mangas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mangas has managed to get both his arms back between Makres's legs - danger averted.
Mangas trying to control but Makres is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres keeping moving, preventing Mangas from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mangas 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
A less than humble Ruben Ruiz Mangas misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 39 | Sitsongrit vs Grandis
Date: Jan 10, 2021

#R1#
Makres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tynkkynen moves forwards but Makres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makres fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tynkkynen on the side of the head.
Makres misses with a low kick.
Tynkkynen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makres.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
Makres gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tynkkynen blocks a jab.
Makres lands a right hook to the body.
Tynkkynen misses with a hook.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Tynkkynen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.
Makres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tynkkynen circles away quickly and effectively.
Makres throws a leg kick which misses Tynkkynen's front leg but catches the back leg as Tynkkynen tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tynkkynen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makres.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
John Makres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres lands a nice looking body kick.
Tynkkynen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makres.
Makres tries to land a leg kick but Tynkkynen saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Makres misses with a jab to the body
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice body shot.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen throws a right hand that Makres ducks under and follows up with a left that Makres also avoids with ease.
Tynkkynen is looking to wear down Makres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makres scores with the left hand. Tynkkynen knows he should have avoided that one.
Tynkkynen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Makres.
Tynkkynen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makres throws a lazy uppercut
and Tynkkynen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tynkkynen connects with a body shot that sends Makres's belly button to the back.
Makres throws a leg kick but Tynkkynen checks it.
Tynkkynen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Tynkkynen throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Makres lands but Tynkkynen takes it in his stride.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Makres lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tynkkynen throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres misses the shot to the body.
Tynkkynen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makres.
Makres scores with a leg kick.
Makres throws a leg kick but Tynkkynen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makres misses with a left hand
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice body shot.
Tynkkynen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makres throws out a loose jab but Tynkkynen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tynkkynen lands a glancing blow to the side of Makres's head.
Makres scores with a spinning back kick!
Tynkkynen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Tynkkynen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.
Makres looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tynkkynen was well out of range. Poor timing from Makres.
Tynkkynen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Makres to counter with a crisp jab.
Tynkkynen slips a straight right by Makres.
Makres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tynkkynen moves away.
Makres misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Tynkkynen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Makres blocks a body shot from Tynkkynen.
Makres misses with the head strike.
Tynkkynen lands a knee to the head.
Makres can't break the clinch.
Makres goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Makres jumps guard. #T4#
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!#SUB2#
Makres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tynkkynen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Makres.
Tynkkynen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Makres sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Makres looks to move to half guard but instead Tynkkynen has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres wants to hold on but Tynkkynen pushes him away.
Tynkkynen tries to control but Makres wriggling away.
Makres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makres is looking to improve his position.
Makres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Makres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Tynkkynen lands with a good body shot.
Makres misses with a body punch
and Tynkkynen counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tynkkynen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makres.
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres staying out of range there.
Tynkkynen throws a right hand that misses
and Makres counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tynkkynen avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tynkkynen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tynkkynen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tynkkynen jabs Makres right on the nose. Makres blinks but takes it well.
Makres misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tynkkynen to counter with a crisp jab.
Makres scores with a jab to the body.
Tynkkynen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres thuds a left hand into Tynkkynen's body.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Makres throws a hook to the side of Tynkkynen's head but Tynkkynen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A big left from Makres misses.
Makres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tynkkynen lands an overhand right.
Makres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makres throws a right hand that Tynkkynen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tynkkynen also avoids with ease.
Makres avoids the body shot from Tynkkynen.
Makres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tynkkynen avoids the body shot from Makres.
Makres slips a straight right by Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makres counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makres throws an overhand right that lands on Tynkkynen's shoulder, as Tynkkynen tries to avoid the shot.
Makres throws a leg kick
and Tynkkynen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tynkkynen looks to land a left hand but Makres moved out of range nicely.
Makres throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Tynkkynen catches Makres right on the button with a cross.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen misses with a wild body shot.
Makres only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makres throws a head kick but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makres staying out of range there.
Makres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tynkkynen takes a step back to recover.
Makres misses with a leg kick.
Tynkkynen misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Makres misses the target.
Makres lands a right hook to the body.
Makres looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tynkkynen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Tynkkynen catches Makres right on the button with a cross.
Makres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tynkkynen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Tynkkynen.
John Makres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Makres throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Tynkkynen counter with a right hand.
Makres with a nice calf kick.
Makres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tynkkynen checks a leg kick.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tynkkynen blocks a low kick nicely.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Tynkkynen scores with a hook.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tynkkynen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tynkkynen scrambles back to his feet.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres misses with a hook.
Makres misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Tynkkynen finds it's target.
Makres throws a hook but Tynkkynen avoids it easily.
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!
Tynkkynen checks a low kick from Makres.
Tynkkynen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
Makres defending well as Tynkkynen loads up on a big left hand.
Tynkkynen missing with a left hand there. Makres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makres connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Tynkkynen misses.
The crowd cheers as Makres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tynkkynen doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Tynkkynen.
A jab lands there for Tynkkynen.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tynkkynen.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Makres throws a body kick that misses.
Makres misses with a shot to the body
and Makres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tynkkynen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makres thuds his shin into the meat of Tynkkynen's side.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick.
Tynkkynen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makres.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miro Tynkkynen will probably get the nod.
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!#R3#
Nice shot by Makres.
Makres scoring well with a low kick there.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makres throws a hook but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Makres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makres.
Tynkkynen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makres moves out of range as Tynkkynen strikes.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot.
Makres misses with a low kick as Tynkkynen jumps back.
Tynkkynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tynkkynen manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres throws an off balance right hand
and Tynkkynen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tynkkynen doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
Tynkkynen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makres connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tynkkynen scrambles back to his feet.
Tynkkynen misses with a body shot. #T1#
Makres throws a chopping leg kick but Tynkkynen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tynkkynen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tynkkynen throwing a counter right hand but Makres manages to avoid it.
Tynkkynen looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Makres lands with a shot to the body.
Makres lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tynkkynen takes a step back to recover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makres, as that shot connected.
Makres is looking to land body kicks.
Makres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tynkkynen at a distance.
Makres staying out of range there.
Tynkkynen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makres connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makres.
Makres throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tynkkynen moves into the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Makres breaks from the clinch.
Tynkkynen blocks a leg kick.
Makres thuds a left hand into Tynkkynen's body.
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 is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tynkkynen.
It looked like Tynkkynen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tynkkynen cracks Makres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makres tried to score with a low kick but Tynkkynen checks it.
It looked like Tynkkynen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makres.
Tynkkynen checks a leg kick.
Tynkkynen blocks the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makres.
Tynkkynen throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
A good leg kick by Makres.
Makres misses with a shot to the body
and Tynkkynen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makres throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Makres.#T3#
Makres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makres looks to land a left hand but Tynkkynen moved out of range nicely.
Tynkkynen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tynkkynen throws a good cross that connects.
Makres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makres throws a body shot but no joy.
Makres bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Makres misses with a right hand
and Makres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tynkkynen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tynkkynen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tynkkynen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makres walks into a straight right hand from Tynkkynen.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres throws a leg kick #CL#
and Tynkkynen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Makres wants to get back to striking at distance but Tynkkynen won't allow it.
Makres lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Makres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makres lands with a hook. Tynkkynen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Tynkkynen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makres throws a shot from downtown. Tynkkynen moves away and avoids it.
Tynkkynen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.
Makres misses with a low kick as Tynkkynen jumps back.
Makres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makres.
Tynkkynen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makres manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Tynkkynen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tynkkynen.
Makres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Makres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30

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.

Event: SFL 30 | Hopkins vs Romeo
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McSulley lands with an uppercut that bounces Makres off the cage and back into range.
Makres avoids the head kick by McSulley.
Makres misses with a low kick.
McSulley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makres manages to avoid it.
McSulley misses with a body kick.
McSulley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makres.
Makres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McSulley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makres.
The fighters circling - McSulley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makres wants to land a leg kick but McSulley is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Makres checks it. #CL2#
McSulley instigates a clinch.
McSulley has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
McSulley lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from McSulley.
McSulley blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSulley misses with some punches. #T1#
McSulley misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McSulley.
Makres tries to pull guard but McSulley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makres can't find room to land a body shot as McSulley controls the action.
Makres takes a shot to the head.
McSulley misses with a punch to the body.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makres lands a body shot in the clinch.
McSulley throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from McSulley.
Makres misses with a body punch.
McSulley working aggressively here.
McSulley pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Makres.
Makres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSulley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makres is trying to pull guard but McSulley has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Makres. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McSulley throws a right hand that misses
and McSulley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSulley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makres checks it well. #T2#
Makres misses with an uppercut. McSulley saw that one coming.
McSulley scores with a kick to the body.
McSulley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makres doesn't manage to clinch there - McSulley circles away.
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McSulley throws a body shot but no joy.
Makres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McSulley.
Makres looks to land a left hand but McSulley moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Makres.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makres.
McSulley throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
McSulley avoids the body shot from Makres.
McSulley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McSulley ducks under a wild hook from Makres.
A little jabbing left from McSulley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makres feints and then cracks McSulley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSulley down. #T3##CL#
Makres clinches up with McSulley and pushes him back against the cage.
McSulley prevents Makres from breaking the clinch.
McSulley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McSulley just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Makres's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McSulley is trying to stall.
Makres tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSulley misses with the head strike.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
McSulley lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McSulley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McSulley misses with a kick to the body.
McSulley misses with a straight left.
Makres on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makres checks a leg kick.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McSulley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.#T4#
Makres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McSulley circles away quickly and effectively.
McSulley connects with a solid leg kick.
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 misses with a kick to the body.
Makres lands with a straight right. McSulley didn't see that one coming.
McSulley clobbers Makres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makres connects with a leg kick.
McSulley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McSulley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
McSulley misses with a body shot.
McSulley lands a lovely overhand right.
McSulley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. McSulley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McSulley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McSulley tried to score with a low kick but Makres checks it.
McSulley tries to move into range but Makres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John McSulley 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.#R2#
Makres misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from McSulley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McSulley scores with a shot to the body.
Makres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John McSulley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makres scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makres jabs at McSulley's body.
Makres avoids the body shot from McSulley.
McSulley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McSulley misses with a double jab.
McSulley misses with a low kick as Makres jumps back.
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSulley.
Makres has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Makres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Makres rushes McSulley and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch.
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!
McSulley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makres fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McSulley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Makres throws a leg kick that misses.
McSulley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McSulley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McSulley throws a leg kick but Makres checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McSulley, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makres.
Makres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Makres.
McSulley lands a jab to the nose.
McSulley is looking to chop away at Makres's legs.
McSulley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McSulley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makres throws a body kick that misses.
Makres misses with a body shot.
Makres misses with a low kick as McSulley jumps back.
Makres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSulley moves away.
Makres ducks right into an uppercut from McSulley.
Makres tries to work over McSulley's front leg with a kick but McSulley checks it.
McSulley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makres throws a looping overhand right but McSulley ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Makres misses with a body kick.
Makres swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSulley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Makres counter with a right hand.
A big right from Makres misses.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Makres thows a leg kick but McSulley checks it
and McSulley counters with a stiff right hand.
McSulley tries to land a body kick
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McSulley.
McSulley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McSulley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McSulley throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres misses with a two punch combination.
Makres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McSulley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makres scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
McSulley scores with a shot to the body.
McSulley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McSulley throws a leg kick which misses Makres's front leg but catches the back leg as Makres tries to avoid it.
McSulley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makres tries to land a front kick but McSulley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makres misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling McSulley to counter with a crisp jab.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Makres chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSulley can pounce on him.
McSulley looks to throw the jab but Makres is out of range.
A good leg kick by Makres.
Makres slips a straight right by McSulley.
Makres throws a looping overhand right but McSulley ducks down to avoid it.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
Makres tries to land a leg kick but McSulley saw it coming and moves away.
McSulley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres takes one on the button.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Makres blocks the leg kick.
Makres throws out a loose jab but McSulley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McSulley throws a low kick but Makres moves out of range easily.
Makres slips a jab from McSulley.
McSulley fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makres misses with a leg kick
and McSulley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Makres rushes McSulley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McSulley's elbow. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as McSulley blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Makres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McSulley throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McSulley. That's going to slow Makres down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John McSulley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McSulley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
McSulley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Makres is predictable there
and McSulley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSulley throws a leg kick that misses.
Makres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSulley.
McSulley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Makres darts in and clinches McSulley up against the cage.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McSulley has a couple of punches blocked by Makres.
A right handed body shot lands from McSulley. #TD#
Makres successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Makres looking for a guillotine here but McSulley defends easily. #SUB#
Makres has his foot on McSulley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSulley works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSulley pushes down on Makres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McSulley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Makres looking for submissions off his back.
McSulley controlling the action here.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makres gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Makres is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSulley defends well.
McSulley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Makres trying to control the position.
McSulley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McSulley controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McSulley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Makres.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from McSulley.
McSulley connects with the punch.
McSulley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as McSulley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makres doesn't seem phased though.
Makres tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makres takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McSulley checks a leg kick.
Makres connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
John McSulley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makres looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McSulley.
McSulley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makres walks forward, straight into a front kick from McSulley.
Makres connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makres misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
Makres avoids the head kick by McSulley.
McSulley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John McSulley.
Well McSulley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McSulley!
A very excited looking John McSulley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 24 | Johnson vs Lomax
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makres moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makres throws a low kick but Cru avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Makres scores with a four punch combination!
Makres misses with a straight right.
It looked like Cru wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres throws out a loose jab but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makres throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makres tried to score with a low kick but Cru checks it.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Makres off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres connects with a leg kick.
Cru lands with an overhand left.
Cru thuds a left hand into Makres's body.
Makres dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cru. That did some damage!
Cru scoring well with a low kick there.
Cru looks to throw the jab but Makres is out of range.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Makres's front leg but catches the back leg as Makres tries to avoid it.
Makres swinging wildly here. #T1#
Cru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cru slips a jab from Makres.#CL2#
Cru gets tackled into the cage by Makres. Makres maintains the clinch.
Cru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Cru scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cru tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Cru back against the cage.
Makres lands a shoulder strike.
Cru lands a shoulder strike.
Cru lands with a light punch inside.
Cru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makres is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cru to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Cru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makres walks into a straight right hand from Cru.
Cru ducks under a wild hook from Makres.
Makres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Cru makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big left from Cru misses. #T2#
Makres is looking to slow Cru down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Cru's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makres tries to clinch up.
Cru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cru scores with a leg kick.
Cru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Makres.
Makres needs to keep his hands up - Cru had a free shot at his head there.
Makres is looking to chop away at Cru's legs.
Cru lands with a good body shot.
Makres has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makres. Makres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makres.
Cru lands with an uppercut that bounces Makres off the cage and back into range.
Cru checks a leg kick nicely.
Cru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makres will feel that in the morning.
Cru throws a hook to the side of Makres's head but Makres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cru lands a glancing blow to the side of Makres's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makres. #T3#
Cru throws the kick towards the body but Makres avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Makres misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Makres.
Makres misses with a double jab.
Makres misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makres works over Cru's head and body with a nice combination.
Makres on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Cru tries to keep at a distance but Makres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cru lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Cru working aggressively here.
Cru pushes Makres back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makres prevents a body shot from Cru.
A short right from Makres.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cru tries a body shot but Makres blocks it.
Makres is trying to pull guard but Cru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Cru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cru cracks Makres with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makres tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Che Von Cru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Makres.
Cru tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres misses with a punch on the inside.
Makres taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cru swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru misses with a punch on the inside.
Cru has Makres pressed against the cage, preventing Makres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres is trying to pull guard but Cru has him pressed against the cage.
Cru lands with a light punch inside.
Cru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cru misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cru misses with a punch on the inside.
Cru tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Cru goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru 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.#R2#
Makres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makres throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cru to counter with a crisp jab.
Cru just misses with a punch to the body.
Che Von Cru is winning the standup battle so far.
Cru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Cru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makres. That did some damage!
Makres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cru swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
A nice side step and Makres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makres blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makres! But no joy.
Cru lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cru. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cru lands a head kick!
Cru on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cru.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makres.
A big right from Cru misses.
Makres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Cru lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Cru.
Nice cross by Cru.
Cru lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makres throws the left hand but Cru avoids the punch easily.
Cru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cru checks a low kick from Makres.
Makres looks to throw a body kick
and Cru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makres throws a front kick aimed at Cru's knee but Cru avoids it well.
No joy there for Cru, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makres throws a leg kick which misses Cru's front leg but catches the back leg as Cru tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Cru.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres misses with a hook.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Makres tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cru checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cru throwing a counter right hand but Makres manages to avoid it.
Makres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Cru misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Cru looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Makres misses the target.
Cru moves out of range as Makres throws a body kick.
Cru scores with a push kick.
Makres thumps Cru with a low kick.
Cru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cru misses with a looping right.#T3#
Cru misses with the combination.
Makres throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cru misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Cru lands a leg kick that knocks Makres off balance momentarily.
Cru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cru blocks the body kick.
Makres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cru.
Cru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cru checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cru misses with a series of wild punches.
Cru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cru thinking.
Cru lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makres moves away from the strike by Cru. #T4#
Makres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cru lands a head shot.
Cru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cru takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makres throws a shot from downtown. Cru moves away and avoids it.
Cru with a jab.
Makres connects with a body shot that sends Cru's belly button to the back.
Makres takes one to the side of the head.
Makres missing with a left hand there. Cru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makres throws a big shot that misses.
Makres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makres scrambles back to his feet.
Cru tries to clinch but Makres moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cru lands with a cross.
Cru missing with a left hand there. Makres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makres throws a right hand that Cru ducks under and follows up with a left that Cru also avoids with ease.
Cru scores with a one two! Makres had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cru throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Makres cracks Cru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Cru misses.
Cru misses with a body punch
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres throws a jab when Cru was well out of range.
Cru loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Cru avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru tries to clinch up.
Makres throws a leg kick
and Cru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makres.
Cru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Cru.#T1#
Cru loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Cru backing away here, and Makres unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cru blocks the leg kick.
Makres shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cru misses with a hook.
Makres throws a big counter head kick but Cru avoids it with no problem.
Cru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Cru.
Cru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makres throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cru to counter with a crisp jab.
Makres throws the left hand but Cru avoids the punch easily.
Makres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cru.
Makres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cru finds it's way round the side to connect with Makres's head.
Makres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Makres is predictable there
and Cru counters with a body kick that stops Makres in his tracks momentarily.
Cru checks a low kick from Makres.
Cru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makres manages to avoid it.
Cru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makres throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makres's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cru connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makres scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Cru throws a nice looking combination but Makres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cru digs a good hook to Makres's body.
Cru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Cru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Cru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru throws a leg kick which misses Makres's front leg but catches the back leg as Makres tries to avoid it.
That kick from Makres tenderised Cru's leg. Cru is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makres thumps Cru with a low kick.
Cru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makres tries to clinch
and Cru counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makres scores with a leg kick.
Cru turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Cru counters with a quick kick to the body but Makres blocks it.
Makres has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makres throws a solid leg kick but Cru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makres.
That kick from Cru tenderised Makres's leg. Makres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cru scores with a decent looking hook.
Makres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cru.
Good shot there by Cru.
Cru connects with a body shot.
Makres fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cru drives through and clinches with Makres against the cage.
Makres swings wildly with an uppercut but Cru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Cru tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Cru fails to land. #TD2#
Makres pulls guard successfully.
Cru has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Cru controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Makres is looking for a triangle but Cru pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Cru trying to control but Makres is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makres is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cru is aware though and is defending well.
Cru is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Che Von Cru showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cru, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Che Von Cru!
Che Von Cru spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SFL 15 | Lomax Red Panty Night
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm lands a jab to the head.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Makres is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makres has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Storm misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Storm. Beautiful body shot.
Makres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Makres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Storm's knee momentarily.#T1#
Storm throws a hook to the side of Makres's head but Makres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Storm cracks Makres with an open hand slap.
Storm misses with a hook
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Makres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm blocks a head kick by Makres.
A good leg kick by Storm. #T3#
Makres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Makres throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Makres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Storm misses.
Makres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makres.
Storm tests Makres's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Storm blocks a jab.
Storm misses with a body punch
and Makres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm throws out a loose jab but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Storm backs away, Makres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makres doesn't seem bothered though.
Makres throws a head kick that half lands.
Storm misses the jab.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab by Storm.
A punch lands to the side of Makres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Storm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Storm connects with a right hand. Makres shakes it off.
Makres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Storm lunges at Makres with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makres's hand.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm throws an off balance right hand
and Makres counters with a right hand to the body.
Makres moves away from the strike by Storm.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Storm looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Makres throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makres.
Storm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makres throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Makres moves forwards but Storm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Storm.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Jackson Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Makres lands with a right hand.
Storm throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Storm looks to move away, Makres throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Storm slips a jab from Makres.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres fires out a quick counter leg kick but Storm just manages to avoid it.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Storm works Makres's body with a nice hook.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Makres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Storm.#T4#
Makres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makres blocks a jab.
Makres lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Makres's head but Makres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Makres. Those never looked like landing.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Makres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Storm scores with a three punch combo!
Storm with a nice cross.
Makres misses with a looping right.
Storm jabs at Makres's body.
Makres jabs Storm right on the nose. Storm blinks but takes it well.
Storm throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres misses with a body shot.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Makres's belly button to the back.#T1#
Storm throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
Makres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Makres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makres moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm scores with a jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres scores with a body shot.
Makres looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.#T2#
A head kick misses from Makres.
Makres takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Storm lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Makres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres. #T3#
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Makres blocks a jab.
Makres thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makres slips under a jab.
Makres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Makres moves away and avoids it.
Makres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Makres's shoulder, as Makres tries to avoid the shot.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Makres.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Jackson Storm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makres misses with a hook.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Storm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Storm has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Storm!
A less than humble Jackson Storm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres staying out of range there.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Trigger rushes Makres and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Trigger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Trigger connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like John Makres has been cut.
Makres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres digs a right hand into Trigger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trigger's gas tank.
Trigger lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
Makres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Makres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trigger connects with a body shot.#CL#
Trigger moves into the clinch.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Makres blocks it.
Makres blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger trying to land knees to the body.
Trigger working aggressively here.
Trigger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makres or not.
Trigger misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trigger.
Trigger landing knees to the head.
A short right from Trigger on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land. #BC2#
Makres manages to break the clinch.
Trigger misses with a wild body shot.
Makres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trigger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres checks a low kick from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a straight right.
Trigger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Makres misses
and Trigger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trigger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makres.#T3#
Trigger throws a hook but Makres blocks it.
Trigger's corner calls for a 1-2. Trigger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trigger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trigger connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Makres tries to keep at a distance but Trigger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makres's coach down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makres's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger. #T4#
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trigger obliges.
Makres looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres blocking some punches.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres is trying to push Trigger away but Trigger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Trigger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trigger.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson Trigger is winning the standup battle so far.
Trigger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trigger lands a leg kick that knocks Makres off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trigger has time to react.
Trigger missing with a left hand there. Makres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigger throws a leg kick
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A jab from Trigger misses.
Trigger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Makres misses.
Trigger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trigger.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
Makres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trigger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Trigger has Makres up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Trigger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makres avoids it.
Trigger misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trigger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trigger lands a nice uppercut.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres is trying to pull guard but Trigger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Trigger.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Trigger.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Trigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Trigger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trigger trying to land knees to the body. #TD2#
Makres pulls guard.
Trigger stops Makres from standing up.
Trigger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Makres is looking to stand back up but Trigger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Trigger is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
Trigger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trigger has time to react.
Trigger scores with a sloppy right hand. Makres should have avoided that one.
Trigger throws a lazy uppercut
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trigger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Trigger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Makres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trigger scores with a hook to the body. Makres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trigger lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Makres tries to move into range but Trigger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makres misses with a double jab
enabling Trigger to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trigger.
Trigger scores with a punch to the head.
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trigger.
Makres looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trigger needs to keep his hands up - Makres had a free shot at his head there.#T2##CL#
Trigger closes the distance and clinches.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trigger tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trigger obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trigger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a knee strike. #T3#
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Jackson Trigger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trigger has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Makres wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Makres misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Trigger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trigger, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Trigger!
A relieved looking Jackson Trigger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 4
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makres seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harris swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Makres bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Makres moves away and avoids it.
Cochise Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Makres counters with a two punch combo.
Harris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makres eats them both and turns towards Harris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harris misses with a hook.
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!
A swing and a miss from Makres.
Harris defending well as Makres loads up on a big left hand.
Makres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Makres jabs at Harris's body.
Makres avoids the body shot from Harris. #T1#
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Harris scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Makres staying out of range there.
Makres defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Makres blocks a jab.
Harris takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses.
Harris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makres avoids the body shot from Harris.
Makres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makres avoids the body shot from Harris.
Makres throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres lands a nice looking body shot.
Makres with a nice calf kick.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Makres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throws a low kick, looking for Makres's leg but Makres calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris misses with a combination
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makres takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Makres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makres moves away from the strike by Harris.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makres is out of range.
Makres looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
letting Makres counter with a right hand.
Makres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head.#CUT#It looks like Cochise Harris has been cut.
Nice cross by Makres.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makres tried to counter with a leg kick but Harris avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres staying out of range there.
Makres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Jab, jab by Makres - just one landing.
Harris lands a jab to Makres's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Makres's shoulder, as Makres tries to avoid the shot.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Makres scores with a counter punch that sends Harris to the canvas! Makres smells blood - he's punishing Harris with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Harris has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
John Makres seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RFC Live in Sydney 2
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Makres staying out of range there.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makres on the side of the head.
Makres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Knox lands.
Knox swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Makres walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knox misses with a looping left.#T1#
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Knox.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Makres moved out of range nicely.
Knox connects with the punch.
Makres blocks a jab.
Knox throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makres pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Makres moves out of range as Knox strikes.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Knox tests Makres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makres misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knox fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Knox is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knox throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Makres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.#T3#
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Makres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Satchmo Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
It looked like Makres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Makres misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makres moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox cracks a nice hook into Makres's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knox, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Makres staying out of range there.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Makres is out of range. #T4#
Makres throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Makres moves away from the strike by Knox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
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!
A jab from Knox misses.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makres misses with an uppercut.
Makres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Makres slips a jab from Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satchmo Knox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Knox slips a jab from Makres.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makres.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makres avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox jabs Makres right on the nose. Makres blinks but takes it well.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Makres defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands a head shot.
Knox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Makres's head but Makres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.#T1#
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knox misses with a hook
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Satchmo Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox thuds a left hand into Makres's body.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox lands the left hand.
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Makres is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Knox misses. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makres throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Makres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Makres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Makres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Knox misses with a hook. Makres ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makres in his tracks.
Makres avoids the body shot from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook
and Makres counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Makres's head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox connects with a single shot there.
Knox stuns Makres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the body from Knox misses
and Makres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Makres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox with a jab.
Knox moves out of range as Makres strikes.#KD#
Makres drops Knox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Knox looks back up at him and smiles so Makres waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Satchmo Knox has been cut.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makres on the side of the head.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Satchmo Knox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Satchmo Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox throws a hook but Makres blocks it.
Makres avoids the body shot from Knox.
Makres misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makres, as that shot connected.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Makres lands an overhand right.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox slips a jab from Makres.#T1#
Knox lands a right hook to the body.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makres's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makres lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox swings widly with a right hand
and Makres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makres moves away from the strike by Knox.
Makres throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A jab from Knox misses. #T2#
Makres lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox misses with an uppercut
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Knox moved out of range.
Knox connects with a looping right hand.
Knox misses with a right hand #KD#
and Makres counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makres finish him?!#ROC#
Knox is rocked!
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makres rattles Knox with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Knox tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Makres dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Knox stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Makres!
Our winner, John Makres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RFC: Makres vs. Trigger
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Trigger swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Trigger throws a right and a left that Makres avoids nicely.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Trigger has Makres up against the cage in a clinch.
Trigger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trigger has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Trigger - that landed with a thud.
Trigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Trigger.
Trigger misses with some punches.
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1##BC#
Makres manages to break the clinch.
Trigger moves out of range as Makres strikes.
Trigger tries to counter with a clinch but Makres shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trigger landing knees to the body.
Makres avoiding damage as Trigger throws knees to the body.
Trigger misses with a knee to the head.
Trigger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Makres is breathing heavily.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trigger digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Trigger lands a knee to the head.
Trigger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Trigger looking to throw knees to the head but Makres is blocking nicely.
Trigger lands a good knee to the midsection. Makres won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Trigger.
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makres blocks it with crossed arms.
Trigger misses with a knee to the head.
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makres blocks it with crossed arms.
Trigger missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch.
Trigger feints and then cracks Makres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makres down.
Trigger throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Trigger takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Trigger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Trigger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trigger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Trigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Makres is trying to push Trigger away but Trigger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trigger cracks Makres with a nice body shot.#T4#
Makres avoiding damage as Trigger throws knees to the body.
Trigger tries to throw a body punch but Makres avoids it by throwing Trigger back against the cage.
A short left from Trigger.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makres blocks it with crossed arms.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger working Makres over with knees to the body.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Trigger with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger dominated that round.
That's time! Makres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Trigger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CUT2#
It looks like John Makres has been cut.
Trigger swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
A big left from Makres misses.
Trigger motions for Makres to come forward. Trigger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Makres misses its target.
Makres fails to land with a series of punches.
Makres throws a looping overhand right but Trigger ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres moves forwards but Trigger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trigger misses with an uppercut
and Makres counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Trigger.
Makres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trigger scores with a decent looking hook.
Trigger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trigger throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
Trigger scoring well with a low kick there.
Trigger lands a nice hook to Makres's body. Makres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trigger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Makres misses with an uppercut
and Trigger counters with a stiff right hand.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
Trigger misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigger throws a body kick that misses.
Makres misses with a straight left.
Trigger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makres tries to bum rush Trigger with a series of wild strikes but Trigger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Trigger.
Makres swinging wildly here.
Makres sets himself, and Trigger steps forward looking for the clinch! Makres avoids it this time.#T3##KD2#
Trigger lands a left and a right that send Makres crashing to the mat, dazed. Trigger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Makres is rocked!
Makres misses with an uppercut
and Trigger scores with a counter punch that sends Makres to the canvas! Trigger smells blood - he's punishing Makres with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Makres has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jackson Trigger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RapidFC 67
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Bagwis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bagwis throws a hook but Makres avoids it easily.
Makres throws a big counter combination but Bagwis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwis throws a nice looking combination but Makres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bagwis.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makres manages to avoid it.
It looked like Makres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bagwis throws a series of punches but Makres avoids them all with ease.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bagwis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bagwis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bagwis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.
A jab lands there for Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis throws a right and a left that Makres avoids nicely.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bagwis throws a shot to the body.
Bagwis fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Bagwis misses with a body shot.
Bagwis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makres throws a sloppy head kick
and Bagwis counters with a low kick, right behind Makres 's knee.
Bagwis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Bagwis swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick.
Bagwis throws a right hand that misses
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Bagwis misses
and Bagwis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makres tried to counter with a leg kick but Bagwis avoided it.
Bagwis's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bagwis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Makres looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makres throws a leg kick but Bagwis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bagwis throws a front kick aimed at Makres's knee but Makres avoids it well.
Bagwis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bagwis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makres rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Bagwis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Bagwis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bagwis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bagwis.
Makres comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bagwis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagwis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makres. Makres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD#
Makres drops Bagwis with a right and a left! Makres comes rushing in but Bagwis regains his composure and manages to keep Makres in guard. #ROC#
Bagwis is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Huwan Bagwis has been cut.#SU#
Makres stands up and waves to Bagwis to follow him.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Bagwis.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Bagwis.#T3#
Bagwis looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Makres fails to land with a series of punches.
Bagwis throws a body shot but no joy.
Makres misses with a looping left.
Bagwis blocks a leg kick.
Makres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Makres.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Makres half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Makres moves out of range as Bagwis strikes.
Makres has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bagwis finds it's way round the side to connect with Makres's head.
Bagwis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Bagwis. Beautiful body shot.
Bagwis misses with a leg kick
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.#T4#
Makres connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres digs a good hook to Bagwis's body.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagwis replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Makres blocks it well.
Bagwis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bagwis misses with a lunging right hand
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Makres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagwis.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick from Bagwis.
Bagwis tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bagwis swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makres.
Bagwis thuds a left hand into Makres's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bagwis!
Bagwis swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut
and Makres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis misses with a body punch #KD#
and Makres counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bagwis down! Makres is looking to finish but Bagwis is intelligently defending himself.
Bagwis is still in real trouble! Can Makres finish him?#SU#
Bagwis is working an open guard so Makres takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bagwis cracks the inside of Makres's front leg.
Bagwis seems to have recovered his senses.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bagwis throws an overhand right that lands on Makres's shoulder, as Makres tries to avoid the shot.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Bagwis takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses.
Bagwis slips under a jab.#T1#
Bagwis cracks Makres with a good jab.
Makres misses with a wild body shot.
Bagwis throws the left hand but Makres avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Makres tenderised Bagwis's leg. Bagwis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bagwis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makres misses with a straight right.
Makres blocks a jab.
Bagwis throws a chopping leg kick but Makres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bagwis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwis lands with a nice body punch.
Bagwis looks for the body kick but Makres saw that one coming.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagwis.
Bagwis looks to throw a body kick
and Makres counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bagwis's knee momentarily.
Makres throws a lazy uppercut
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres throws a right hand that Bagwis ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagwis also avoids with ease.
Makres looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagwis is just out of range.
Bagwis clobbers Makres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagwis scores with a leg kick.
Bagwis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makres tries to score with a low kick but Bagwis moves his leg out of the way.
Makres misses with a low kick.
Makres moves out of range of the body kick from Bagwis.
Makres throws a hook to the side of Bagwis's head but Bagwis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagwis swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Bagwis punishes Makres's body with a nice straight punch.
Bagwis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bagwis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range. #T3#
Bagwis thows a body kick. Makres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Bagwis misses.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagwis throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwis thumps Makres with a low kick.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Bagwis takes a swing at Makres's ribcage but misses.
Makres checks a low kick from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagwis swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Makres to counter with a crisp jab.
Makres throws a right hand that Bagwis ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagwis also avoids with ease.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Makres.#T4#
A good leg kick by Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a hook.
Makres feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bagwis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagwis misses with an uppercut.
Makres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bagwis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwis throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Makres to counter with a crisp jab.
Makres lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagwis backs up against the cage.
Bagwis throws a shot from downtown. Makres moves away and avoids it.
Makres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makres gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagwis was well out of range. Poor timing from Makres.
Bagwis thuds a left hand into Makres's body.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huwan Bagwis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Bagwis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bagwis slips a jab and a cross from Makres.
Makres throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bagwis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a kick to the body.
Makres appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bagwis takes one to the chin there.
Bagwis lands a front kick.
Bagwis misses with a body shot.
Makres slips under a jab from Bagwis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres moves away from the strike by Bagwis.
Bagwis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bagwis stuns Makres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagwis misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Makres misses the target.#T1#
Bagwis thuds a left hand into Makres's body.
Bagwis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makres looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagwis thuds his shin into the meat of Makres's side.
Bagwis throws a sloppy head kick and Makres moves out of range easily.
Makres throws a counter high kick but Bagwis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwis.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Bagwis moved out of range.
Bagwis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makres counters with a series of strikes. Bagwis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bagwis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Bagwis.
Makres is looking to counter punch.
Bagwis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Bagwis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bagwis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagwis throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
Bagwis misses with a leg kick
and Makres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makres misses the jab.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bagwis looks to land a body kick but Makres moved away.
Makres loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Bagwis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Makres throws a series of strikes that have Bagwis backpedaling.
Bagwis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagwis throws a front kick aimed at Makres's knee but Makres avoids it well. #T3#
Bagwis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bagwis throws a leg kick but Makres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makres seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makres staying out of range there.
Bagwis lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagwis. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bagwis.
Bagwis looks to throw the jab but Makres is out of range.
Makres takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bagwis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bagwis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makres moves away.
Bagwis throws a push kick but Makres slaps the foot to one side.
Makres looks to score with a jab to the body but Bagwis is just out of range.
Bagwis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Makres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bagwis connects with a single shot there.
Makres takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bagwis blocks a head kick by Makres.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Bagwis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
Makres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Makres scores with a four punch combination!
Makres throws a body punch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Bagwis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Bagwis misses with a hook to the body
letting Makres counter with a right hand.
Makres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makres throws a big counter combination but Bagwis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bagwis throws a low kick but Makres avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huwan Bagwis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Makres staying out of range there.
Bagwis throws a poor cross that misses
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bagwis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bagwis misses with a hook. Makres ducked under it nicely.
Makres loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Bagwis cracks a nice hook into Makres's ribs.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Bagwis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bagwis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makres lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makres doesn't seem bothered though.
Bagwis blocks a low kick nicely.
Bagwis digs a good hook to Makres's body.
Bagwis looks to score with a jab to the body but Makres is just out of range.
Makres avoids the body shot from Bagwis.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Bagwis manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bagwis lands a jab.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Makres takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bagwis.
Bagwis throws a body kick that misses.
Makres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Bagwis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bagwis just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMakres.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Crunch! Bagwis slams his shin into Makres's torso.
Bagwis misses the shot to the body.
Makres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Bagwis just misses with a punch to the body.
Bagwis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagwis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagwis was well out of range. Poor timing from Makres.
Bagwis misses with a hook to the body
and Makres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Makres counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Bagwis! #SU#
Makres decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Makres misses with the combination.
Bagwis misses with a leg kick
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis misses with a low kick.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makres manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bagwis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bagwis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagwis throws out the jab.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bagwis throws a big shot that misses.
Bagwis fails to land with a series of punches.
Makres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bagwis.
Makres lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bagwis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makres looks to land a body kick but Bagwis moved away.
Makres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bagwis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Bagwis.
Makres checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Makres tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Makres avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makres loads up on a big right hand but Bagwis slips the punch.
Bagwis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagwis lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Makres blocks the body kick.
Bagwis lands with a shot to the body.
Bagwis lands a jab to Makres's midsection.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagwis tries to bum rush Makres with a series of wild strikes but Makres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makres scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Huwan Bagwis dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bagwis throws a leg kick but Makres checks it.
Bagwis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makres's sensitive parts.
Makres misses with a hook.
Bagwis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Makres takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bagwis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makres throws out the jab.
A combination from Bagwis does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bagwis.
Bagwis scores with a sloppy right hand. Makres should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagwis.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bagwis punishes Makres's body with a nice straight punch.
Bagwis throws a leg kick
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres blocks the body kick. #T1#
Bagwis walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagwis. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Makres and sends Bagwis crashing to the mat! Makres follows him down to the mat - Bagwis regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SU#
Makres escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bagwis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres lands a big right hook! Bagwis looks hurt but is still standing! Makres lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Bagwis falls down and Makres dives in with a huge hammer fist! Bagwis's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Makres runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Makres!
John Makres is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, John Makres started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019

#R1#
Zorba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zorba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zorba fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Zorba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zorba misses with a takedown
and Makres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres scores with a nice head shot.
Makres misses with a double jab #TD#
and Zorba counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Zorba throws an elbow but Makres slips to the side and avoids it well.#ES2#
Makres throws Zorba to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - Makres throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zorba shoots for a takedown but Makres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makres cracks Zorba with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Zorba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Makres has one foot on Zorba's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres lands a glancing blow to the side of Zorba's head.
Zorba throws a wild hook but Makres just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Zorba gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Makres raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
John Makres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RapidFC Tokyo 37
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Makres lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zorba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makres counters with a nice uppercut.
Zorba shoots in and drives through. Makres sprawls well.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zorba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makres throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Zorba finds it's target.#TD#
Zorba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zorba stops Makres from standing up. #SU#
Zorba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Makres, up you get!
Jab from Makres.
Makres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Zorba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A big right from Zorba misses.
Makres misses with a looping left.
Zorba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makres throws a lazy right hand but Zorba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zorba closes the distance and clinches up with Makres, looking for a takedown. Zorba pushes Makres against the cage but Makres circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makres! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Zorba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zorba feints and as Makres raises his hands in defense, Zorba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Zorba stands and steps away. Makres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zorba has time to react.#T2##TD#
Makres gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zorba to score an easy takedown into full guard.
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!
Zorba stops Makres from standing up. #SU#
Zorba stands and steps away. Makres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makres wants it to stay on the feet.
Zorba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zorba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zorba throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Zorba has a takedown stuffed.
As Zorba backs off Makres throws a huge counter combo but Zorba manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Zorba has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Makres counters with a left hand that sends Zorba to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makres wants to get up but he can't break Zorba's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zorba wants to stand up but Makres is controlling him.
Makres tries to stand but Zorba is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Makres prevents Zorba from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makres keeps Zorba at a distance using the push kick.
Zorba misses with a takedown attempt
and Makres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zorba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres lands with a straight right. Zorba didn't see that one coming.#ROC2#
Zorba is rocked!
Makres lands with a right and another and another! Zorba is in big trouble! Makres lands again and this time it's lights out for Zorba! A quality knockout there for Makres.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Makres!
In his post fight interview, John Makres started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RapidFC 53
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Finger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makres, pushing him back against the cage.
Finger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Makres fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger lands with a right to the head.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Finger keeps control of Makres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finger scores with a shot to the side of Makres's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Finger.
Finger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Finger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Finger - that landed with a thud.
Finger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Finger has Makres pressed against the cage, preventing Makres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Finger moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres is trying to break free.
Finger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Makres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finger.
Finger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finger scores with a hook to the body.
Finger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makres prevents a body shot from Finger.
Finger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Finger.
Finger keeps control of Makres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Finger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Finger digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Makres is breathing heavily.
Finger lands a nice uppercut.
Finger blocks an uppercut.
Makres tries to work over Finger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Finger.
A hook to the body from Finger.
Finger cracks Makres with a nice body shot.
Finger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Finger. #T2#
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Finger digs a right hand underneath Makres's ribcage. Makres let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finger lands an uppercut.
Finger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Makres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Makres manages to break the clinch.
Finger cracks Makres with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Makres gets tackled into the cage by Finger. Finger maintains the clinch.
Makres effectively controlling the action here.
Makres stops a takedown attempt from Finger.
Finger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finger lands a body punch.
Finger digs a right hand into Makres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makres's gas tank.
Finger lands a hook that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Nice body punch from Finger - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Finger. #T3#
Finger tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Finger lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finger.
Finger effectively controlling the action here.
Finger misses with a body punch.
Makres wants to get back to striking at distance but Finger won't allow it.
Finger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finger lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Finger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Finger looks up at the clock and then as Makres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Finger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Finger looks up at the clock and then as Makres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Finger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Makres is not content to let Finger control the position.
Makres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makres some visible discomfort. #T4#
Finger scores with punches from side control.
Makres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Finger landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finger cracks Makres with a big right hand but Makres just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Makres is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makres is looking for a sweep.
Finger working the ground and pound.
Finger lands an elbow.
Makres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finger lands a few punches from side control.
Finger lands some shots froms side control.
Finger working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Five Finger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Finger tries to clinch there but Makres circles away.
The crowd cheers as Finger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makres doesn't seem phased though.
Finger lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Finger has managed to clinch. #BC#
Makres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makres throws a wild body kick that Finger sees coming a mile off.
Finger lands a jab to the head.
Finger tries to clinch up but Makres circles away and keeps his distance.
Makres lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makres swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Finger moves into the clinch successfully.
Finger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Makres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Finger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finger 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.#TD2#
Finger gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1##SUB#
Makres looking for a guillotine here but Finger defends easily.
Finger with a nice head shot there.
Finger distracts Makres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Finger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makres 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.#SUB#
Makres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Finger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Finger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Makres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Makres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Finger landing with the ground and pound.
Finger landing with the ground and pound.
Finger is working Makres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Finger chips away with some ground and pound.
Finger working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Makres is rocked!
Finger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Makres is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finger working Makres over with strikes. #T3#
Makres has hold of Finger's hands but Finger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Five Finger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finger trying to control from half guard but Makres is working away.
Finger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finger working the head and body with strikes.
Finger is trying to control. Makres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makres seems to have got his legs back now.
Makres taking some punishment here, with Finger in his half guard.
Finger is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Makres is hurt! He's hurt bad - Finger fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Makres from any more punishment! Congratulations to Finger! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Five Finger!
A victorious Five Finger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Kurtev 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 Kurtev off to one side.
Makres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Makres counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kurtev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makres.
Jab, jab by Makres - just one landing. #TD2#
Kurtev looking to score a takedown here. Makres is defending well but Kurtev drives through and ends up in Makres's guard.#SUB#
Makres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kurtev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makres wants to stand up but Kurtev is controlling him.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Makres blocks nicely.
Kurtev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Makres wants to stand up but Kurtev is controlling him. #SUB#
Makres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kurtev defends it easily.#SUB#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Makres blocks nicely. #SUB#
Makres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Makres is looking for a triangle but Kurtev pushes his legs off easily. #T2##SUB#
Makres looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kurtev is defending well. Makres quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kurtev has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Makres celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Makres!
After the fight, John Makres was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RapidFC 43
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Makres slips the punch.
Makres is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makres. Makres obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Makres.#TD#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makres manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Makres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makres keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Makres is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Makres has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Makres cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Makres's guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Makres is keeping the position.
Makres wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie pushing down on Makres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Makres won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Makres looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
Makres is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Makres is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Makres wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makres wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie prevents Makres from escaping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Makres avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A little jabbing left from Makres on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makres just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie misses with a body punch
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Makres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Makres's shoulder, as Makres tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres misses with a body kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Makres moves out of range. #TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makres tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Makres's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stops Makres from standing up.
Gracie passes Makres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makres is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him #T1#
Makres wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Makres is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Makres is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makres, who protects the arm well.
Makres felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makres has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makres tries to escape but Gracie is in control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to control the action but Makres is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Makres.
Makres wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Makres tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Makres's best efforts.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makres wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makres seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Makres tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Makres tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Makres defends the submission attempt.
Makres wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Royce Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie throws a body punch but Makres moves out of range.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie swings for the body but Makres moves out of range.
Makres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makres throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Makres is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Makres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makres pushes Gracie off but Gracie dives into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makres, who protects the arm well.
Makres is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie prevents Makres from escaping the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makres is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makres knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Makres denies him. #ES2#
Makres throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Makres staying out of range there.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makres is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control. #REVB#
Makres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Makres wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Makres's back!#SUB#
Gracie looking to break Makres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Makres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Makres is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Makres has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Makres is trying to get back to his feet but Gracie has full control of the position and if anything, Makres has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Makres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Royce Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Makres showing good submission defense here.
Makres trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 16
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Finau scores with the left hand. Makres knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Finau.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Finau dips to his left and cracks Makres with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Finau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finau.
Finau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finau, right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Finau. Those never looked like landing.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Finau there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Finau. #T1#
Makres ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finau. Makres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finau lands a head kick. Makres smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Finau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finau misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Makres misses its target.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Finau moved out of range.
Finau throws a low kick, looking for Makres's leg but Makres calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Makres misses.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Finau misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Makres. Finau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice sprawl there from Makres as Finau shoots in.
Makres slips under a jab.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Makres moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Finau.
A leg kick checked by Makres.
It looked like Makres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makres walks into a straight right hand from Finau.
Makres throws a lazy right hand but Finau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finau misses with a looping left.
Makres is looking to counter with a body kick.
Finau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Finau connects with a jab.
Makres moves out of range as Finau strikes.
As Finau looks to move away, Makres throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makres is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finau shoots in for a double leg but Makres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Makres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaai Finau.
Finau ducks right into an uppercut from Makres. #CUT#
It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Makres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Finau circles away quickly and effectively.
Finau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Makres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makres tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Finau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Finau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finau throws a head kick but Makres moves out of range.
Makres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finau works over Makres's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
Finau misses with a head kick.
Makres is looking for a counter combo.
Makres looks to land a right hand but Finau moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makres is looking to slow Finau down with leg kicks.
Makres misses with a left hand
and Finau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A lazy left from Finau finds it's target.
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Makres.
Finau misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Makres misses its target.
Finau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Finau throws a looping overhand right but Makres ducks down to avoid it.
John Makres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makres might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Finau.
Makres is looking to counter punch.
Finau throws a sloppy head kick
and Makres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makres takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CL2#
Finau instigates a clinch.
Finau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makres working hard to break the clinch.
Makres holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Finau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Makres.
A short left from Finau.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finau is looking to control Makres's arms but Makres gets an underhook and turns him. Now Finau has his back to the cage.
Makres stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Makres scores with a shot to the body.
Finau dives in and grabs Makres's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makres pushes down on Finau's head and hops out.
Finau is breathing heavily.
Finau misses with a low kick.
Makres was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau throws a jab when Makres was well out of range.
Makres stuffs the takedown.
Makres fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makres slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makres.
And Makres counters with a quick kick to the body but Finau blocks it.
Finau connects with a crisp jab.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makres.
Some wild striking there from Finau. #T2#
Makres with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makres swinging wildly here.
Donk. Finau catches Makres right on the button with a cross.
Makres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Makres.
Finau looks to clinch #KD#
and Makres counters with a nice right hand that sends Finau toppling to the canvas! Finau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makres finish him?!#ROC#
Finau is rocked!
Finau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Finau is still on wobbly legs! Can Makres finish him?
Finau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makres thuds a left hand into Finau's body.
Makres seems to be stalking Finau here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Finau drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Makres!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Makres made sure he mentioned Dark Knight Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 15
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Vrienan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Vrienan rushes Makres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vrienan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makres throwing a counter right hand but Vrienan manages to avoid it.
Makres circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Vrienan forces Makres back against the cage and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vrienan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Makres can't break the clinch.
Makres can't break the clinch. #BC#
Makres breaks from the clinch.
Vrienan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrienan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vrienan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrienan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makres's sensitive parts.
Donk. Makres catches Vrienan right on the button with a cross.
Vrienan dodges the punch combination from Makres.
Vrienan counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Vrienan darts in and clinches Makres up against the cage.#T1#
Makres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrienan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres has Vrienan pushed against the cage.
Vrienan throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Vrienan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makres backwards.
Vrienan tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Makres avoids a wild elbow strike from Vrienan.
Vrienan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vrienan scores with a knee to the head.
Vrienan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makres blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrienan pushes off an throws an elbow but Makres leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrienan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makres looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Makres tries to keep at a distance but Vrienan has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makres swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrienan.#T2#
Makres swats away the attempt to clinch by Vrienan.
No joy there for Vrienan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Vrienan backs away, Makres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vrienan wants to clinch up but Makres keeps it at a distance.
Makres thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Vrienan forces Makres back against the cage and clinches.
Makres blocks the elbow strike.
Makres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Vrienan scores with a three punch combo!
Vrienan doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
Vrienan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vrienan is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
Vrienan tries to clinch up but Makres circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Makres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zed Vrienan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makres feints and then cracks Vrienan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrienan down. #T3#
Vrienan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vrienan keeps Makres at a distance using the push kick.
Makres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vrienan tries to clinch but Makres is having none of it.
Vrienan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vrienan tries to clinch but Makres is having none of it.
Makres moves out of range as Vrienan throws a body kick. #CL2#
Vrienan moves into range and clinches up with Makres.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrienan throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Makres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vrienan tries to clinch but Makres is having none of it. #CL2#
Makres gets tackled into the cage by Vrienan. Vrienan maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrienan throws an elbow but misses.
Vrienan misses with a knee to the head.
Makres is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vrienan is keeping busy.#T4#
Makres scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrienan throws a punch but it's blocked by Makres.
Vrienan working aggressively here.
Vrienan keeps control of Makres as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrienan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vrienan throws an elbow but misses.
Makres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makres takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Vrienan instigates a clinch.
Vrienan being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vrienan wants to clinch
and Makres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Vrienan clinches up with Makres and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Makres scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zed Vrienan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vrienan tries to clinch there but Makres circles away. #CL2#
Vrienan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vrienan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makres checks a leg kick.
Vrienan tries to close the distance and clinch but Makres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrienan is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
Vrienan doesn't manage to clinch there - Makres circles away.
Vrienan wants to clinch
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vrienan darts in and clinches Makres up against the cage.
Vrienan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Makres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrienan throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Vrienan avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Vrienan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makres.
Makres is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Vrienan has closed the distance and engaged Makres in a clinch.
Vrienan misses with a knee to the head.
Vrienan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vrienan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Vrienan with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Makres breaks the clinch.
Makres cracks Vrienan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Makres.#CL2#
Vrienan closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makres is looking to break free of the clinch but Vrienan has double underhooks.
Makres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrienan prevents Makres from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Makres breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vrienan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vrienan fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Makres was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vrienan tries to clinch there but Makres circles away. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrienan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makres was well out of range. Poor timing from Vrienan.
Makres appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Vrienan clinches up against the cage.
Makres blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrienan looks to land a body kick but Makres moved away.
Vrienan throws a combination that misses
and Makres counters with a left to the body.
Vrienan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vrienan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Makres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makres.
Makres connects with a combination that backs up Vrienan into the cage. Makres lands a flurry of punches that gets past Vrienan's guard. Vrienan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Makres bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Makres!
John Makres gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 11
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but Makres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Makres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Jake Ruth has been cut.
Makres circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruth misses with a takedown
and Makres counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makres throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruth.
Makres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Makres goes for a small jab and connects. Now Makres goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ruth stumbles back but Makres runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ruth to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ruth will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Makres!
John Makres gave a mention to Bee Krazy in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: RapidFC 19
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Makres moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Makres drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Makres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Makres working for a triangle but Martin defends it easily. #SUB2#
Makres is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martin has his hands clasped together but Makres extends and breaks Martin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Makres.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Makres!
John Makres bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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