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Event:
NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Swagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swagger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makoba.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makoba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swagger doesn't seem bothered though.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Swagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Makoba sizes up Swagger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crunch! Makoba slams his shin into Swagger's torso.
Swagger throws a body kick that misses.
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Swagger moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
Swagger throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger misses with a head kick.
Makoba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger lands a nice looking body shot.
Swagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba tries to clinch there but Swagger circles away.
#T1#
A good leg kick by Makoba.
Makoba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Makoba moves out of range.
Swagger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Swagger takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Swagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swagger 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.
Makoba avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Makoba throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Swagger throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Swagger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Makoba - the referee stops the clock and Swagger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Makoba. Swagger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Swagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makoba.
Jab, jab by Makoba - just one landing.
Swagger avoids a kick to the body.
Makoba tries to land a leg kick but Swagger saw it coming and moves away.
Makoba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swagger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swagger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Swagger takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swagger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makoba moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger checks a leg kick.
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Makoba.
Makoba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swagger is out of range and Makoba settles back down. #CL#
Makoba moves into the clinch.
Makoba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Spenser Swagger's cut even more.#BC#
Makoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makoba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bobojo Makoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Swagger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makoba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swagger blocks a jab.
Makoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Makoba throws a lazy body kick
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Makoba there.
Swagger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#The cut above Spenser Swagger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Swagger avoids the body shot from Makoba.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Swagger's shoulder, as Swagger tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Makoba has closed the distance and engaged Swagger in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba working aggressively here.
#BC#
Makoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makoba misses with a straight left. #CL#
Makoba closes the distance and pushes Swagger back into the cage.
Swagger has a couple of punches blocked by Makoba.
#T4#
Swagger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makoba backwards.
Swagger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swagger lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Makoba manages to break the clinch.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Swagger connects with the punch.
Makoba throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Makoba moves out of range.
Swagger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swagger misses with a kick to the body.
Swagger lands a nice looking body shot.
Makoba avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makoba tries to work over Swagger's front leg with a kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swagger ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Swagger slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Makoba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Swagger takes a step back to recover.
Makoba lands a jab.
Makoba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swagger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swagger is looking for the big counter here.
Swagger checks a leg kick nicely.
Makoba checks a leg kick.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makoba scores with a nice head shot.
Makoba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swagger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makoba scrambles back to his feet.
Bobojo Makoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Makoba scores with a head kick.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Swagger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#Spenser Swagger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Makoba 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.
Makoba goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swagger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makoba tried to counter with a leg kick but Swagger avoided it.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swagger can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Swagger.
Swagger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Makoba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swagger misses with a body kick.
Swagger with a jab.
Swagger blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Swagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swagger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swagger unleashes a big counter combination but Makoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makoba blocks a head kick by Swagger.
Makoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swagger! But no joy.
Swagger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Makoba moves into the clinch.
Makoba blocks a body shot from Swagger.
Makoba wants to get back to striking at distance but Swagger won't allow it.
Makoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swagger's elbow.
Swagger blocks a body shot from Makoba.
Swagger lands a body punch. #T2#
Swagger can't find room to land a body shot as Makoba controls the action.
Swagger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makoba misses with a body punch.
Swagger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swagger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makoba tries a body shot but Swagger blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makoba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swagger tries a body shot but Makoba blocks it.
Swagger misses with a body punch.
A short right from Swagger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Swagger blocks a body shot from Makoba.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Swagger controls his hands.
Makoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swagger's elbow.
Makoba prevents a body shot from Swagger.
Swagger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Swagger.
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Swagger avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Makoba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spenser Swagger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobojo Makoba!
After winning the bout, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF 87:Deiveredo vs Yordan III
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Makoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferguson thinking.
Makoba punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Makoba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Makoba misses with a wild body shot.
As Makoba looks to move away, Ferguson throws a big counter combo but Makoba just gets out of the way.
Makoba scores with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Makoba cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferguson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Makoba cracks Ferguson with an open hand slap.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Makoba ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Makoba blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to throw a body kick
and Makoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Makoba connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makoba looks to land a body kick but Ferguson moved away.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Makoba lands with a nice combination. Ferguson backs away looking to recover.
Makoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson. #T2#
Makoba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makoba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makoba throws a low kick but Ferguson avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ferguson.
Makoba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makoba tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferguson is wise to it.
Makoba misses with a low kick as Ferguson jumps back.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ferguson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makoba throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
#T3#
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
Ferguson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makoba in his tracks.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Makoba connects with a body shot.
Makoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makoba.
Ferguson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Ferguson throws a hook but Makoba blocks it.
Makoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makoba throws a low kick but Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Makoba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba with a nice calf kick.
Makoba throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 decent looking cross lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Makoba counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a hook.#CUT#That has opened up Bobojo Makoba's cut even more.
Ferguson lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand. #KD#
Ferguson cracks Makoba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ferguson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makoba to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Makoba falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ferguson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson retains his heavyweight title!
Niall Ferguson very nearly forgot to thank Wrestler Wayfare amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NYF 83: Belmiro vs Deiveredo
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Christ.
Christ goes for a double leg but Makoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makoba continues to drive forward.
Makoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Christ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makoba throws the kick towards the body but Christ avoids it.
Christ shoots in but Makoba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand.
Christ stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makoba.
Makoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.
We've been told by Makoba's head coaches at Marquis Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makoba doesn't seem bothered though.
Makoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
Makoba misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Christ counters with a shoot takedown. Makoba fights it but they end up in 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!
Christ stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Christ 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Christ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makoba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christ on the ground.
Christ wants to take a breather but Makoba is having none of it.
Christ passes to side control.
Makoba defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Christ in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Christ trying to control the action but Makoba is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Christ goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makoba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Christ's guard! Nice work there by Makoba!
Makoba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ working a defensive guard here.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Christ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Christ wants to control the position but Makoba says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Makoba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christ wants to control but Makoba passes into side.
Christ tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makoba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christ is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makoba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Christ is doing well to control the position and prevent Makoba from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Christ has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ wants to sweep but Makoba has passed to side control!
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 Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
Makoba misses with a low kick.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makoba looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Makoba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Christ slips a straight right by Makoba.
No luck for Christ with that takedown attempt.
Christ slips a straight right by Makoba.
Jab by Christ.
Makoba looks to throw the jab but Christ is out of range.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makoba thuds his shin into the meat of Christ's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Makoba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christ has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makoba, as that shot connected.
Christ darts in looking for a takedown but Makoba gets double underhooks and turns Christ into the cage.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christ tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makoba throws a right and a left that Christ avoids nicely. #T1#
Christ blocks the body kick.
Christ swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makoba.
Makoba scoring well with a low kick there.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Makoba. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Christ.
Christ checks a low kick from Makoba.
Makoba stuffs the takedown.
Christ checks a leg kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Makoba.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Makoba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ misses with a body shot.
Christ throws a hook but Makoba avoids it easily.
Makoba throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.#T2#
Makoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba misses with a few strikes there.
Christ drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makoba defends it well.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Christ - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Christ.
Makoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba throws a good cross that connects.
Makoba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Christ lands with a right hand. #T3#
Christ moves out of range of the leg kick from Makoba.
Makoba 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.
Makoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ cracks a nice hook into Makoba's ribs.
Makoba connects with a right hand. Christ shakes it off.
Christ digs a good body shot into Makoba's ribs.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Makoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoba.
Christ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Christ blocks the low kick.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ lands a jab to Makoba's midsection.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ with a jab.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
Christ scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makoba in his tracks.
Bobojo Makoba is winning the standup battle so far.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Christ's shoulder, as Christ tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Christ counters with a single leg into guard. Makoba didn't expect that.
Makoba seems keen to control Christ's posture.
Jeff Christ has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makoba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Christ controls Makoba momentarily but Makoba frees himself.
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 Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Makoba tries to sprawl but Christ drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christ wants to pass to mount but Makoba is defending the position.
Makoba is not content to let Christ control the position.
Christ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makoba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Makoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makoba is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Christ throwing shots but Makoba is blocking nicely.
Christ is looking to stall here but Makoba recovers full guard.
Makoba pulls Christ in close to prevent any damage.
Makoba wants to control but Christ passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makoba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Makoba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christ. #T2#
Christ scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makoba wants to get back to full guard.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christ lands a nice short elbow.
Makoba is controlling Christ's trapped leg to prevent Christ from advancing to side control.
Christ looks to land a strike but Makoba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christ trying to control but Makoba is working from the bottom.
Makoba looking to control but Christ passes into half guard.
#T3#
Makoba wants to control but Christ is keeping busy.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Christ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christ wants to free his trapped foot but Makoba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makoba controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makoba is looking to improve his position.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Makoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and Makoba counters with a nice low kick that buckles Christ's knee momentarily.
Christ has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makoba.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
Jeff Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christ takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Christ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makoba 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 79: Belmiro vs Van Elburg
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba throws a push kick but Anito slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Makoba's head coaches at Marquis Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makoba throws a body kick that misses.
Anito throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Anito blocks the low kick.
Makoba dodges the punch combination from Anito.
Makoba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anito at a distance.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba feints and then cracks Anito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anito down.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Anito moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anito lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Anito works the jab nicely.
Anito misses with a low kick.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Anito uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Makoba lands a big head kick that sends Anito tumbling to the mat! Makoba takes a step backwards and waves Anito back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anito misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anito circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Makoba avoids the head kick by Anito.
Makoba is looking to counter with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Makoba. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Anito misses.
Animo Anito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anito throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba tries to work over Anito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Anito's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Anito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anito misses with a body shot.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Makoba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Anito throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makoba counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Anito moves out of range as Makoba throws a body kick.
Makoba circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Anito tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Makoba wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba 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:
NYF 75:Sillalahi vs Belmiro
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Draconis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draconis lands with a nice body punch.
Makoba lands with a kick to the ribs.
Draconis's coach down at New York Public Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Draconis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draconis 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.
Draconis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makoba misses with a head kick.
Makoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
Makoba lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.#TD2#
Draconis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Draconis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Draconis.
Makoba keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Draconis not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Draconis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Makoba tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Draconis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Draconis!
A victorious Tommy Draconis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba tried to score with a low kick but Crusher checks it.
Makoba throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crusher is working Makoba over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Makoba trying to keep a closed guard but Crusher is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher throws a big elbow that misses.
Makoba has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crusher 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.
Crusher scoring with some ground and pound.
Crusher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makoba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.#T2#
Makoba trying to keep a closed guard but Crusher is proving a slippery customer.
Crusher not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Makoba is predictable there #TD#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makoba's guard.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Crusher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Makoba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crusher stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position.
Crusher wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A lazy body kick from Makoba #TD#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Makoba trying to hold on to Crusher 's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
Crusher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crusher is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makoba!
Crusher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Makoba?
Crusher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#CUT#The cut above Bobojo Makoba's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crusher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusher cracks Makoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#CUT#Bobojo Makoba's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobojo Makoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
NYF 66: Tijhoff vs Field
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Bundy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Bundy landing some decent shots from guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Makoba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Makoba is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makoba is defending against the submission attempts here by Bundy.
#SUB2#
Bundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Makoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makoba's head.
Makoba wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makoba is looking to get back to full guard here but Bundy has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makoba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bundy has control of an arm but Makoba manages to advance to Bundy's back!#T2#
What can Bundy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bundy wants to get back to his feet.
Makoba is trying to stick to Bundy's back but Bundy is turning into Makoba. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makoba's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bundy.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Makoba is keeping the position.
Bundy stands and throws Makoba's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Bundy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makoba has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Bundy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bundy has knee on belly momentarily but Makoba bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Bundy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#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.
Makoba wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bundy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makoba is pressing down on Bundy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy postures up in Makoba's guard and throws a big left but Makoba blocks it.
Makoba has control of Bundy's left arm, preventing Bundy from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bundy fails with the takedown.
Bundy shoots for a double leg takedown but Makoba sprawls well. He's pushed Bundy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy walks into a straight right hand from Makoba.
Makoba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Makoba throws an overhand right that drops Bundy like a sack of potatoes! Makoba dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 63: Hopson vs Arnolds
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Beukeboom slips a jab from Makoba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba throws a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makoba avoids the body shot from Beukeboom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the body
and Makoba counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Makoba moves out of range.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily.
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makoba moves away.
Makoba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beukeboom just manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom tests Makoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoba slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Beukeboom moved away.
A nice side step and Beukeboom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makoba motions for Beukeboom to come forward. Makoba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Beukeboom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makoba rather than just go for the knockout.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Beukeboom. That snapped Makoba's head back.
#T2#
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beukeboom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makoba.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Makoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beukeboom's hands.
Makoba lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Makoba misses with a hook.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beukeboom counters with a stiff right hand.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba misses with a combination
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Good shot there by Makoba.
Makoba blocks a jab.
Beukeboom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beukeboom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makoba.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Beukeboom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beukeboom throws a jab but it's blocked by Makoba.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
As Beukeboom backs away, Makoba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Beukeboom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Makoba.
Makoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beukeboom lands with a right hand.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Probert Beukeboom dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makoba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Beukeboom.
Makoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beukeboom defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
Beukeboom throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makoba has time to react.
Makoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makoba.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
A jab from Makoba does it's job there.#T1#
Makoba scores with a nice head shot.
Makoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makoba under the eye.
Makoba throws a leg kick which misses Beukeboom's front leg but catches the back leg as Beukeboom tries to avoid it.
Beukeboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Beukeboom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makoba throws the left hand but Beukeboom avoids the punch easily.
Makoba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beukeboom scores with a body shot.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Beukeboom as he connects with a hook.
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Makoba.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Beukeboom off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoba listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makoba stuns Beukeboom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Makoba.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Makoba misses.
Beukeboom cracks Makoba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beukeboom lands a slapping body shot.
Makoba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Beukeboom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Beukeboom misses.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makoba scores with a hook to the body. Beukeboom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Beukeboom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makoba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beukeboom scores with a jab to the head.
Makoba misses with a looping right.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makoba throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beukeboom on the side of the head.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makoba's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba throws a sloppy head kick and Beukeboom moves out of range easily. #T4#
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom misses with a looping left.
Makoba misses with a left hand
and Makoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beukeboom moves away.
Makoba tries to work over Beukeboom's front leg with a kick but Beukeboom checks it.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Makoba moved out of range.
Makoba slips under a jab.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
Beukeboom slips under a jab.
Beukeboom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobojo Makoba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobojo Makoba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Makoba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Beukeboom moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
Nice uppercut lands for Makoba. That snapped Beukeboom's head back.
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makoba misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom unleashes a big counter combination but Makoba bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beukeboom throws a big shot that misses.
Beukeboom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Makoba as he connects with a hook.
Makoba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beukeboom throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoba connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Beukeboom lands with a shot to the body.
Makoba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makoba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makoba.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beukeboom scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Beukeboom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Beukeboom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Makoba finds it's way through Beukeboom's defenses.
Makoba throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beukeboom.
Makoba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beukeboom is out of range and Makoba settles back down.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Beukeboom moves his leg out of the way.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beukeboom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beukeboom checks a leg kick.
Beukeboom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Beukeboom moves out of range as Makoba strikes.
Makoba misses with a hook. Beukeboom ducked under it nicely.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that misses
and Makoba counters with a nice body kick.
Beukeboom misses with a series of wild punches.
Beukeboom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makoba catches Beukeboom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makoba misses with a straight left.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the side of Makoba's head but Makoba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makoba tries a low kick but Beukeboom avoids it.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beukeboom.
Makoba is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the body kick from Makoba.
Beukeboom moves forwards but Makoba connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Makoba misses with a hook.
Beukeboom lands a really nice looking cross but Makoba seems unphased.
Beukeboom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makoba.
Makoba cracks Beukeboom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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 Makoba misses.
Makoba thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beukeboom blocks a head kick by Makoba.
Makoba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom throws the left hand but Makoba avoids the punch easily.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makoba 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bobojo Makoba!
A very excited looking Bobojo Makoba 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. |
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Event:
NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Makoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage throws an off balance right hand
letting Makoba counter with a right hand.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makoba throws a hook to the side of Savage's head but Savage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage checks a low kick from Makoba.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
Savage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makoba checks a low kick from Savage.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makoba lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Makoba slips a jab from Savage.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
Makoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Makoba throws a combination that misses
and Savage counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Makoba checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savage misses with a left hand
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba jabs at Savage's body.
Makoba swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Savage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Makoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makoba wants to clinch up but Savage keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Makoba.#T4#
Savage slips a straight right by Makoba.
Savage thumps Makoba with a low kick.
Savage blocks a low kick nicely.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makoba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makoba scores with a nice right hand.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A clash of legs there as Makoba blocks the low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that 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!#R2#
Makoba throws a nice looking combination but Savage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makoba throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Makoba has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Makoba had a free shot at his head there.
Makoba scores with a sloppy right hand. Savage should have avoided that one.
Jab from Makoba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
Makoba lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba throws a right hand that misses
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage blocks a jab.
Makoba misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Makoba stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makoba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage misses with a left hand #CL#
and Makoba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Savage avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Makoba.
Makoba taking a breather.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Makoba looks to clinch
and Savage counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Makoba misses.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makoba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Makoba tries to counter by clinching up but Savage breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Savage defending well as Makoba loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Makoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makoba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makoba wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage throws out a counter right but Makoba avoids it with no problem.
Makoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Savage avoids the head kick by Makoba.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makoba counters with an outside leg kick.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Savage is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Makoba has managed to clinch.
Makoba is trying to stall.
Savage lands with a left to the head.
Savage lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Savage. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
Makoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makoba throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makoba.
A jab from Makoba misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoba misses the target.
Savage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Makoba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Savage backs up against the cage.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Savage avoids it well.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makoba tries to score with a low kick but Savage moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Savage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makoba scores with a punch to the head.
Savage takes a swing at Makoba's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Makoba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Savage.
Makoba keeps Savage at a distance using the push kick.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makoba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Makoba misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Savage throws out a loose jab but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.#T3#
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makoba digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makoba throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makoba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage misses with the combination.
#T4#
Savage scores with a hook to the body. Makoba takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Makoba throws a front kick aimed at Savage's knee but Savage avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Makoba in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobojo Makoba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makoba, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Owen Savage had this to say: 'Go to Indiana for The IHSAA wrestling state tournament.'. |
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Event:
NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Makoba throws a leg kick but Crusher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crusher tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Crusher counters with a shoot takedown. Makoba fights it but they end up in guard.
Makoba keeping moving, preventing Crusher from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Makoba blocks nicely.
Crusher stays in close to Makoba's body and controls the position.
Crusher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crusher trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makoba trying to control the position.
Crusher working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crusher wants to control from the top but Makoba keeps moving.
Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makoba keeping full guard, as Crusher tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Crusher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusher . Makoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Makoba scores with a jab to the head.
Crusher checks a low kick from Makoba.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Makoba misses with a low kick.
Crusher lands a nice hook to Makoba's body. Makoba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Makoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Crusher wants to counter with a clinch but Makoba pushes him away.
Makoba looks to land a combination but Crusher avoids it well.
Makoba sets himself, and Crusher steps forward looking for the clinch! Makoba avoids it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba throwing a counter right hand but Crusher manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher 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#
Crusher thuds a left hand into Makoba's body.
Crusher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher .
Crusher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoba misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Crusher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makoba.
Crusher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makoba at a distance.
#T1#
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Makoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crusher .
Makoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crusher .
Crusher wants to counter the offense by Makoba and move into the clinch position.
Crusher throws a body punch but Makoba moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Makoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crusher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makoba takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makoba takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher .
Makoba thows a leg kick but Crusher checks it #TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crusher thows a huge punch but Makoba dodges it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crusher . He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crusher stalling.
Makoba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makoba tries to get out of the position.
Makoba taking some punishment here, with Crusher in his half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Crusher is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makoba has his hands clasped together around Crusher 's back. He's all about the action.
Crusher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Makoba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Crusher .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher 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.#R3#
Makoba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makoba is looking to slow Crusher down with leg kicks.
Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher .
Jack Crusher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crusher moves away.#T1#
Makoba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crusher was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoba.
Crusher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crusher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makoba throws an overhand right that lands on Crusher 's shoulder, as Crusher tries to avoid the shot.
Crusher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crusher slips a jab from Makoba.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crusher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crusher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crusher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Crusher throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba throws a lazy right hand but Crusher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crusher with the counter takedown but Makoba avoids it easily.
Makoba throws a body punch but Crusher moves out of range.
Crusher feints the counter takedown.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crusher swings for the body but Makoba moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crusher . Beautiful body shot.
Makoba swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Crusher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crusher distracts Makoba with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makoba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crusher on the ground.
Crusher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Crusher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Crusher really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Makoba looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely.
Crusher is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makoba misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Crusher decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makoba's guard.
Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crusher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusher pushes down on Makoba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Makoba is staying active underneath Crusher , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makoba is trying to control but Crusher manages to pass to mount!
#T1#
Makoba is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makoba is working hard here to advance position.
Crusher landing shots from mount.
Crusher wants to control the pace but Makoba is squirming around nicely.
Makoba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crusher throws some wild stikes that Makoba manages to avoid easily.
Crusher dominating with strikes here.#T2#
Crusher misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Crusher lands a big shot there that rocks Makoba but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makoba is working to get back to half guard.
Crusher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Makoba in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Crusher cracks Makoba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusher looking to control but Makoba is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Crusher scoring with strikes but Makoba is staying in there. #CUT2#Bobojo Makoba's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Makoba holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crusher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Crusher punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#Jeez, Bobojo Makoba's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobojo Makoba's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Crusher !
Jack Crusher is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
NYF 50: Makoba vs Simons III
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Simons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makoba fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simons just manages to avoid it.
Makoba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba misses with a body shot.
Simons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simons misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Makoba closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Simons.
Simons stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Makoba.
Makoba tries a body shot but Simons blocks it.
Makoba just leaning against Simons, taking a breather.
Makoba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makoba up against the cage.
Makoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makoba misses with some punches.
Makoba misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Simons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simons tries to throw a body punch but Makoba avoids it by throwing Simons back against the cage.
Come on Simons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simons has Makoba pressed against the cage.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Simons controls his hands.
Makoba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Makoba.
Makoba lands a body punch.
Makoba tries to throw a body punch but Simons avoids it by throwing Makoba back against the cage.
Simons has Makoba pressed against the cage.
Makoba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simons misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makoba digs a right hand into Simons's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Simons's gas tank.
Makoba has Simons pressed against the cage.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makoba.
Simons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Simons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makoba's elbow.
Makoba misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Simons.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Simons stalls.
Makoba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simons up against the cage.
Simons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makoba up against the cage.#T3#
Simons misses with the head strike.
Makoba lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simons or not.
Makoba can't find room to land a body shot as Simons controls the action.
Makoba tries a body shot but Simons blocks it.
Simons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makoba can't find room to land a body shot as Simons controls the action.
Makoba lands an uppercut.
Simons prevents a body shot from Makoba.
Simons stalling in the clinch.
Makoba tries to work over Simons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makoba.
Simons slowing the pace effectively.
Simons looking to stall.
#T4#
Makoba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simons stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Russ Simons.
Makoba throws a hook but Simons blocks it.
Makoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makoba tries to clinch up.
Simons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Simons avoids the head kick by Makoba.
Simons swings widly with a right hand
and Simons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Makoba is predictable there
and Simons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makoba is looking to chop away at Simons's legs.
Simons moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simons throws a series of punches but Makoba moves out of range.
Makoba with the inside leg kick.
Simons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Simons drops Makoba with a beautiful combination! Makoba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simons is looking for the KO!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russ Simons dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Makoba throws out a leg kick but Simons moves out of range and Makoba only half commits.
Bobojo Makoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoba slips a straight right by Simons.
Makoba throws a big shot that misses.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Makoba tried to counter with a leg kick but Simons avoided it.
Makoba throws a low kick but Simons avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Simons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makoba lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#That has opened up Russ Simons's cut even more.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Makoba throws a quick counter kick to the body but Simons avoids it.
Makoba throws a sloppy body shot
and Simons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Makoba.
Makoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons is just out of range.
Makoba throws a jab when Simons was well out of range.
Makoba throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Makoba lands a left and a right that send Simons crashing to the mat, dazed. Makoba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Simons is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Makoba doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Simons crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Simons's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 47: Simons vs Makoba II
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Simons checks a leg kick.
Simons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simons scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simons.
Simons sets himself, and Makoba steps forward looking for the clinch! Simons avoids it this time.
The crowd cheers as Makoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Simons misses with a series of wild punches.
Simons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makoba throws a right hand that Simons ducks under and follows up with a left that Simons also avoids with ease.
Makoba wants to clinch.
Simons misses with the combination.
#KD#
Simons drops Makoba with a beautiful combination! Makoba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Simons is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoba tries to land a leg kick but Simons saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makoba. Simons does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Simons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba lands with an overhand left.
Makoba scores with a jab.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makoba is looking to slow Simons down with leg kicks.
Simons misses with a few strikes there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makoba.
Makoba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simons is able to avoid easily.
Makoba scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Simons misses its intended target.
Makoba throws a body shot but no joy.
Makoba fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simons checks it well.
Simons wants to stay close but Makoba steps back to make room for something. Simons seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Makoba and Simons drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 17
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Striker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Striker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Striker swinging wildly here.
Striker misses with the combination.
Striker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Striker throws a right and a left that Makoba avoids nicely.
Striker misses with a double jab.
Striker misses with a combination
and Striker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Striker fails to land with a series of punches.
Striker misses with a double jab
and Makoba counters with a good low kick that Striker was not able to check.
Striker looks winded!
Striker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makoba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Solomon Striker was interviewed post fight and said 'The Fight was rigged. I'm gonna be hUGE'. |
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Event:
NYF 41: Babcock vs Kakuzo 2
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
West misses with a looping left.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
West closes the distance and pushes Makoba back into the cage.#BC#
Makoba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West misses with a straight left.
Makoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoba is looking to counter punch.
West misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Makoba. Beautiful body shot.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Makoba lands a big right hand that sends West crashing to the mat! Makoba stays standing though and waves West back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Ripley West has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoba moves out of range as West strikes.
West takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
West looks winded!
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoba batters West with a massive right followed by a huge left! West is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Makoba lands a final crushing right hand to drop West to the mat with a gruesome thud! Makoba is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
An out of breath Bobojo Makoba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ripley West had this to say: '*gargle gargle gargle* '. |
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Event:
NYF 35: Crispian vs Santos
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Beukeboom misses with a few strikes there.
Makoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beukebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beukebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makoba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beukeboom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Beukeboom lands the left hand.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makoba manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Makoba cracks Beukeboom with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makoba has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beukeboom to stand back up!#ROC#Beukeboom is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beukeboom misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
Makoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beukeboom throws a right hand that Makoba ducks under and follows up with a left that Makoba also avoids with ease.
Beukeboom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beukeboom.#CUT2#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Beukeboom misses with the combination.
#T1#
Beukeboom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Makoba clinches up against the cage.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beukeboom cracks Makoba with a nice body shot.
Makoba trying to stall but Beukeboom improves his position.
Makoba misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makoba jumps guard but Beukeboom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makoba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makoba blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Makoba blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Makoba gets through Beukeboom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makoba.
Makoba misses with the head strike.
Makoba taking a breather.
Beukeboom lands a hook that snaps the head of Makoba backwards.
Makoba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makoba struggles to land a body shot inside as Beukeboom controls his hands.
Makoba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makoba can't find room to land a body shot as Beukeboom controls the action.
Makoba has a couple of punches blocked by Beukeboom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beukeboom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makoba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beukeboom gets through Makoba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Makoba wants to stall.
#BC#
Makoba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makoba throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Makoba.
As Makoba backs off Beukeboom throws a huge counter combo but Makoba manages to avoid it all.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Makoba seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beukeboom fails to land with a series of punches.
Makoba ducks under a wild hook from Beukeboom.
Makoba lunges at Beukeboom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beukeboom's hand.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makoba.
Makoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beukeboom misses with an uppercut.
Makoba is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beukeboom throws an off balance right hand
and Makoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Beukeboom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Makoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beukeboom doesn't seem phased though.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Makoba drops Beukeboom with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beukeboom looks back up at him and smiles so Makoba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Makoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beukeboom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Makoba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beukeboom digs a good hook to Makoba's body.
Beukeboom lands a jab to Makoba's midsection.
Beukeboom lands a jab to the nose.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Makoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Makoba.
Makoba throws a body punch but Beukeboom moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobojo Makoba's cut.
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#
Beukeboom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been informed that Beukeboom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makoba misses with a left hand
and Beukeboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makoba thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Makoba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beukeboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makoba.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makoba.
Makoba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beukeboom can do to turn this around?
Beukeboom lands with a left to the head.
Bobojo Makoba has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Makoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makoba misses with a double jab.
Beukeboom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Makoba moved out of range.#T1#
Beukeboom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makoba.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beukeboom!
Beukeboom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makoba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Beukeboom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beukeboom catches Makoba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makoba missing with a left hand there. Beukeboom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Probert Beukeboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Makoba.
Makoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beukebooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Makoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makoba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba tries a head kick but it misses.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
A punch combination from Beukeboom misses.
Makoba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beukeboom! But no joy.
Makoba doesn't manage to clinch there - Beukeboom circles away.
Beukeboom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good exchange - Beukeboom coming out on top.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Beukeboom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beukeboom misses with a looping right.
Beukeboom throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Makoba.
Beukeboom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Makoba counters with a head kick that drops Beukeboom to the mat! Beukeboom scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Beukeboom misses with a lunging right hand
#KD#
and Makoba counters with a nice right hand that sends Beukeboom toppling to the canvas! Beukeboom scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makoba finish him?!
Beukeboom is still on wobbly legs! Can Makoba finish him?
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beukeboom circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Makoba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makoba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beukeboom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beukeboom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makoba counters with a huge left! Beukeboom is in big trouble! He's backing up but Makoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Beukeboom from any more damage. A dominating finish by Makoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
An out of breath Bobojo Makoba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Braccianti tries to clinch up but Makoba circles away and keeps his distance.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Braccianti off the cage and back into range.
Makoba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Braccianti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makoba lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mauro Braccianti has been cut.#KD2#
Makoba sends Braccianti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Makoba is motioning to the referee to let Braccianti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Braccianti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makoba connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Braccianti out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Makoba swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Galarza pushes Makoba up against the cage in a clinch.
Makoba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Galarza stalling the fight.
Galarza wants to stall.
#BC#
Makoba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galarza tries to clinch but Makoba is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galarza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Galarza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Galarza gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Makoba cracks Galarza with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
Bobojo Makoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Galarza instigates a clinch.
Galarza is trying to pull guard but Makoba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Makoba.
Galarza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makoba walks away with a smile on his face. Galarza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bobojo Makoba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galarza.
Makoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Galarza off the cage and back into range.
Galarza dives in and grabs Makoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makoba pushes down on Galarza's head and hops out.
Galarza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makoba defends it nicely.
Galarza looks winded!
Galarza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makoba scores with a jab. Galarza acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Daniel Galarza's cut even more.
Bobojo Makoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Makoba! Galarza is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobojo Makoba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Makoba keeps the fight on the outside.
Makoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makoba avoids the head kick by Justen.
Justen misses with a wild body shot.
Makoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Makoba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Justen slips a jab from Makoba.
A lazy left from Makoba finds it's target.
Makoba misses with a wild combination.
Justen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoba.
Justen throws a fast counter high kick but Makoba manages to duck under it in time.
Justen throws a head kick that misses
and Makoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Justen thinking.
Justen throws a sloppy head kick and Makoba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba misses with a looping left.
Makoba misses with an uppercut.
Justen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justen throws an overhand right that lands on Makoba's shoulder, as Makoba tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Makoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Makoba.
Justen throws a head kick that misses.
Makoba blocks a head kick by Justen.
Makoba misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Justen.
Justen throws out a powerful jab.
Makoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Justen counters by moving into the clinch.
Justen is trying to break free.#TD2#
Justen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Justen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makoba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Justen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Justen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Makoba is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Justen is trying to control the position but Makoba postures up.
Makoba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justen is keeping the position for now.
Justen wants to sweep here but Makoba controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Justen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Justen 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. #SUB2#
Justen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Justen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Makoba seems keen to control Justen's posture.#SUB2#
Justen drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Justen seems to have locked his on tight now - Makoba screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Justen, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Herbert Justen!
Herbert Justen 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. |
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Event:
NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Makoba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simons misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Makoba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simons doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Makoba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Makoba ducks under a wild hook from Simons.
Simons throws a shot from downtown. Makoba moves away and avoids it.
Simons misses with a hook. Makoba ducked under it nicely.
Makoba scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Simons.
A left lands for Simons.#CUT#It looks like Bobojo Makoba has been cut.
Makoba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simons to score with a decent uppercut.
Makoba scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makoba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makoba throws out the jab.
Simons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makoba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makoba throws a series of punches but Simons avoids them all with ease.
Simons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Simons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makoba.
Nice uppercut lands for Makoba. That snapped Simons's head back.
Makoba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simons.
Simons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simons is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Simons throws a hook but Makoba blocks it.
Makoba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simons misses with a straight right.
Makoba staying out of range there.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Makoba moved out of range nicely.
Simons misses the shot to the body.
Makoba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simons.
Makoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simons lunges at Makoba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makoba's hand.
Makoba throws an off balance right hand
and Simons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simons throws a looping overhand right but Makoba ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Makoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simons momentarily.
#CUT2#Russ Simons's cut is getting worse.
Makoba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons.
The fighters circling - Simons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makoba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makoba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makoba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makoba tries to clinch up.#KD#
Simons cracks Makoba with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simons has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makoba to stand back up!#ROC#Makoba is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Bobojo Makoba's cut even more.
Simons loads up on a big right hand but Makoba slips the punch.
Makoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Simons finish him?
Simons connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Makoba out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Our winner, Russ Simons, 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. |
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Event:
NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Abbott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abbott somewhat.
Makoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abbott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makoba pinned against the cage. Makoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makoba scores with a body shot.
Makoba lands with a shot to the body.
Abbott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makoba misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abbott.
Makoba connects with a body shot that sends Abbott's belly button to the back.
Makoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abbott throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Abbott looking to score a takedown here. Makoba is defending well but Abbott drives through and ends up in Makoba's 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!
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makoba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbott is one step ahead there.
Abbott has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Makoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makoba is adopting a defensive guard.
Makoba keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Makoba being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makoba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makoba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makoba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makoba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makoba has control of Abbott's left arm, preventing Abbott from doing any damage.
Makoba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Abbott with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abbott preventing the sweep.
Abbott trying to control but Makoba is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abbott wants to clinch up but Makoba keeps it at a distance.
Abbott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abbott tries to clinch but Makoba moves out of range.
Abbott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abbott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makoba connects with an inside leg kick.
Abbott throws a nice looking combination but Makoba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbott goes for a double leg but Makoba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makoba continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makoba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abbott swings wildly with an uppercut but Makoba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Makoba - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makoba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abbott has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Makoba breaks from the clinch.
Abbott misses with a combination
and Makoba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Makoba sprawls well.
Makoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Abbott.
Makoba thuds a left hand into Abbott's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobojo Makoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abbott misses with a takedown
and Makoba counters with a nice body shot.
Abbott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makoba.
Abbott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abbott scrambles back to his feet.
Makoba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dave Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abbott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Makoba drops Abbott with a beautiful combination! Abbott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Makoba is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Abbott is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dave Abbott has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoba moves in close and cracks Abbott with a massive right hand! Abbott, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Makoba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
Bobojo Makoba thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Adofo throws a lazy uppercut
and Makoba counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Cyril Adofo has been cut.
Makoba lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
Makoba connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Makoba counters with a right hand to the body.
Makoba misses the shot to the body.
Adofo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makoba. Makoba obviously looking to wear him down.
Makoba lands a leg kick that knocks Adofo off balance momentarily.
Makoba seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice shot lands for Makoba.
Adofo misses with a leg kick.
Bobojo Makoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adofo.
Makoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makoba throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makoba drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Adofo right on the button. Adofo goes down! Makoba follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Makoba gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobojo Makoba!
A victorious Bobojo Makoba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SCRAP FC 6
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##KD#
Makoba lands a left and a right that send Blueboy crashing to the mat, dazed. Makoba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Damian Blueboy has been cut.
Blueboy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makoba circles away.
Blueboy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makoba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makoba jabs at Blueboy's body.
Blueboy looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Makoba lands a big uppercut and Blueboy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blueboy looks OK. Makoba waves Blueboy back to his feet!
Makoba lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Blueboy up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Makoba from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Blueboy's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobojo Makoba!
An out of breath Bobojo Makoba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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