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Event:
BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Joubert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Makarov throws a leg kick but Joubert checks it.
Joubert lands a front kick.
Makarov drops his hands momentarily and Joubert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Makarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarov throws a right hand that Joubert ducks under and follows up with a left that Joubert also avoids with ease.
A combination from Makarov does no damage. #T1#
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joubert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Joubert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Joubert avoids them all with ease.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Joubert throws a head kick that Makarov semi-blocks.
Makarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Makarov backs off Joubert throws a huge counter combo but Makarov manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Joubert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Makarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joubert counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joubert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joubert scores with a head kick. Makarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joubert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Makarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joubert counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T3#
Makarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Joubert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarov is looking for a counter combo.
Makarov cracks Joubert with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joubert.
Joubert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joubert throws a nice head kick!
Makarov avoids the head kick by Joubert.
#T4#
Joubert slips a jab and a cross from Makarov.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Joubert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Makarov misses.
Makarov is breathing heavily.
Makarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joubert throws a series of punches but Makarov avoids them all with ease.
Makarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Joubert lands but Makarov takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renard Joubert 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#
Makarov swinging wildly here.
Makarov misses with a double jab
and Joubert counters with a head kick. That will keep Makarov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makarov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarov throws a series of punches but Joubert avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joubert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joubert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joubert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zakhar Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarov misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Joubert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joubert counters with a three punch combo that has Makarov backing up. Makarov nods at Joubert to acknowledge the strikes.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Joubert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joubert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Makarov missing with a left hand there. Joubert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joubert misses with a double jab.
Makarov takes a kick 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!
Makarov with a hook.
Joubert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joubert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Joubert lands but Makarov takes it in his stride. #T3#
Joubert lands a head kick!
Makarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Joubert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Joubert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joubert connects with a crisp jab.
Joubert misses with a double jab
and Makarov counters with a three punch combo that has Joubert backing up. Joubert nods at Makarov to acknowledge the strikes.
Joubert dodges the punch combination from Makarov.
#T4#
Joubert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Makarov misses with the combination.
Joubert is looking to slow Makarov down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renard Joubert 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Joubert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joubert scores with a one two! Makarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joubert. Joubert obviously looking to wear him down.
Joubert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Makarov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throws a hook but Joubert blocks it.
Joubert shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
Joubert connects with a leg kick.
Joubert connects with a leg kick.
Makarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joubert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joubert lands with a shot to the body.
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joubert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makarov eats them both and turns towards Joubert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Makarov.
Joubert lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joubert connects with a high kick.
Joubert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makarov back to the cage. Joubert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC2#Makarov is rocked!
Makarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joubert lands a head kick. Makarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Makarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Makarov misses with an uppercut. Joubert saw that one coming.
Makarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Joubert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joubert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Makarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makarov swings for the body but Joubert moves out of range.
Joubert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Joubert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joubert throws a right and a left that Makarov avoids nicely.
Makarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joubert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joubert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joubert throws a combination. Makarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joubert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Renard Joubert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joubert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joubert counters with a three punch combo that has Makarov backing up. Makarov nods at Joubert to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renard Joubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joubert 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renard Joubert!
Renard Joubert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
VonMildenstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
VonMildenstein moves into range and clinches up with Makarov.
VonMildenstein managing to block the knees to the body from Makarov.
VonMildenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makarov's efforts to push away.
Makarov managing to block the knees to the body from VonMildenstein.
I was talking to VonMildenstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VonMildenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makarov's efforts to push away.
Makarov working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
VonMildenstein tries to work over Makarov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
VonMildenstein jumps guard but Makarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
VonMildenstein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makarov to keep the fight standing.
VonMildenstein tries to pull guard but Makarov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang VonMildenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
VonMildenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makarov's efforts to push away.
Makarov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
VonMildenstein gets control of Makarov's arms and successfully pulls guard. VonMildenstein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
VonMildenstein has his feet on Makarov's thighs here. He's pushed Makarov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Makarov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfgang VonMildenstein!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wolfgang VonMildenstein waved his t-shirt featuring Finnish Elite Extreme Science's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Xanthopoulos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos winds up and cracks Makarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Xanthopoulos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makarov has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Makarov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Xanthopoulos.
Makarov is still in real trouble! Can Xanthopoulos finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Makarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xanthopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xanthopoulos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makarov quite badly. Makarov pulls Xanthopoulos in close trying to recover. Xanthopoulos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makarov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makarov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A relieved looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Robinson tries for a takedown but Makarov circles away easily
and Makarov counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Makarov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makarov is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Makarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Makarov is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Makarov and sends Robinson crashing to the mat! Makarov follows him down to the mat - Robinson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Robinson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like DeMac Robinson has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Makarov decides to stand up.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Makarov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Zakhar Makarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeMac Robinson.
Makarov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Robinson's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Makarov dives in looking to finish as Robinson flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Makarov's strikes! Makarov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Robinson's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Robinson was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zakhar Makarov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Makarov tries to bum rush Mugiwara with a series of wild strikes but Mugiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mugiwara swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Makarov.
Mugiwara throws a body punch but Makarov moves out of range.
Mugiwara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Makarov to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugiwara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luffy Mugiwara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov tries to bum rush Mugiwara with a series of wild strikes but Mugiwara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mugiwara dives in and grabs Makarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makarov pushes down on Mugiwara's head and hops out.
Makarov misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Makarov looks to throw the jab but Mugiwara is out of range.
Mugiwara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mugiwara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarov.
Makarov misses with a looping left.
Makarov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mugiwara backs up against the cage.
Makarov misses with a right hand
and Mugiwara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mugiwara shoots in looking for a takedown but Makarov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mugiwara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Mugiwara avoids it well.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov moves out of range. #CL2#
Makarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mugiwara, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Makarov digs a right hand underneath Mugiwara's ribcage. Mugiwara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarov throws a lazy right hand but Mugiwara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarov lands with an uppercut that bounces Mugiwara off the cage and back into range.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Mugiwara throws a big counter combination but Makarov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mugiwara wants to clinch.
Mugiwara looks for a takedown but Makarov sprawls well.#T3#
Mugiwara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarov misses with a two punch combination.
Mugiwara misses with a body shot.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov is having none of it.
A big left from Mugiwara misses.
Mugiwara fails to land the takedown.
Makarov throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Makarov rushes Mugiwara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Mugiwara fails with the takedown.
Mugiwara closes the distance and clinches up with Makarov, looking for a takedown. Mugiwara pushes Makarov against the cage but Makarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makarov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mugiwara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mugiwara is breathing heavily.
Mugiwara closes the distance but Makarov moves to the side
and Makarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Mugiwara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov is looking for the big counter here.
Mugiwara just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarov throws a counter combo.
Mugiwara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugiwara.
Makarov missing with a left hand there. Mugiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Makarov 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#
A left and a right from Makarov both land. Nice combination.
Mugiwara shoots and misses
and Makarov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Mugiwara is rocked!
Makarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mugiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Makarov gets double underhooks and turns Mugiwara into the cage.
Makarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Makarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarov misses with a body shot.
Makarov lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mugiwara.
Makarov lands a nice shot that snaps Mugiwara's head back.
Mugiwara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makarov.
Mugiwara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makarov manages to circle out of the way.
Mugiwara is looking to chop away at Makarov's legs. #T1#
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mugiwara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makarov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mugiwara shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarov sprawls well. He's pushed Mugiwara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makarov unleashes a big counter combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makarov lands a jab.
Makarov 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.
Mugiwara drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mugiwara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mugiwara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Makarov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oh Mugiwara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zakhar Makarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mugiwara shoots for a takedown but Makarov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mugiwara seems to have got his legs back now.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Mugiwara avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makarov.
Makarov throws a nice looking combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mugiwara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makarov back to the cage. Mugiwara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makarov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makarov misses the jab.
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mugiwara.
Makarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Makarov misses with a wild combination.
Mugiwara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mugiwara swinging wildly here.
Mugiwara darts in looking for a takedown but Makarov gets double underhooks and turns Mugiwara into the cage. #BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mugiwara fails with the takedown.#T4#
Mugiwara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mugiwara fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makarov as he jumps to the side.
Makarov misses with a two punch combination.
Mugiwara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makarov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakhar Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Makarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Mugiwara.
Makarov tries a quick counter leg kick but Mugiwara is wise to it.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Makarov moves into range and clinches up with Mugiwara.#BC2#
Makarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugiwara fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Mugiwara darts in and clinches Makarov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Makarov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mugiwara moves into range and clinches up with Makarov.
Makarov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mugiwara's efforts to push away.#T1#
Makarov is leaning against Mugiwara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mugiwara.
Makarov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mugiwara on the side of the head.
Mugiwara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarov circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Mugiwara clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Makarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugiwara is looking to wear down Makarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Makarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zakhar Makarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mugiwara throws a looping overhand right but Makarov ducks down to avoid it.
Mugiwara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Makarov as he checks the leg kick.
Mugiwara sets himself, and Makarov steps forward looking for the clinch! Mugiwara avoids it this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mugiwara.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luffy Mugiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makarov.
Makarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Mugiwara backs off Makarov throws a huge counter combo but Mugiwara manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Mugiwara misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarov! But no joy.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but Makarov moves out of range.
Mugiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luffy Mugiwara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Makarov. Those never looked like landing.
Mugiwara tries for a takedown but Makarov circles away easily
letting Makarov counter with a right hand.
Mugiwara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarov lands the left hand.
Mugiwara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T4#
Makarov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mugiwara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mugiwara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mugiwara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makarov lands with a nice combination. Mugiwara backs away looking to recover.
Mugiwara misses with a body shot.
Mugiwara looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makarov looks to land a combination but Mugiwara avoids it well.
Zakhar Makarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mugiwara misses with a head kick.
Mugiwara throws a series of punches but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov unleashes a big counter combination but Mugiwara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luffy Mugiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov cracks Mugiwara with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakhar Makarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarov 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zakhar Makarov! |
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