Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 24
Date: Apr 16, 2025

#R1#
Oxford cracks Makhno with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makhno misses with the body kick
and Oxford counters with a nice kick to the body.
Makhno misses the shot to the body.
Makhno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Oxford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhno tries to work over Oxford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oxford presses Makhno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oxford misses with some punches.
Oxford throws an elbow that misses.
Oxford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oxford tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing Oxford back against the cage.
Oxford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oxford putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makhno in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Oxford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oxford.
Oxford throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Makhno breaks the clinch.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Makhno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Makhno misses with a hook to the body
and Oxford counters with a left to the body.
Oxford throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhno jabs at Oxford's body.
Makhno jabs at Oxford's body.
Makhno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Makhno misses.
Oxford throwing a counter right hand but Makhno manages to avoid it.
Oxford takes one to the side of the head.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makhno misses with a left hand
letting Oxford counter with a right hand.
Makhno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhno misses with a hook to the body
and Oxford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oxford rather than just go for the knockout.
Oxford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makhno.
Makhno throws out a loose jab but Oxford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oxford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makhno lands a right hook to the body.
Makhno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Oxford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oxford wants to clinch.
Makhno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD2#
Makhno lands a big right hand that sends Oxford crashing to the mat! Makhno stays standing though and waves Oxford back to his feet!#ROC2#Oxford is rocked!
Oxford walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Oxford limp body while Makhno jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nestor Makhno!
A very excited looking Nestor Makhno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Just some fights 17
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Makhno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Barfield.
Barfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Barfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Barfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Makhno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Makhno tries to stand but Barfield is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Makhno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barfield, up you get!
Makhno 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.
Nice body punch from Makhno.
Makhno lands a glancing blow to the side of Barfield's head.#CUT2#It looks like Samuel Barfield has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makhno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barfield's sensitive parts.
Barfield takes a swing at Makhno's ribcage but misses.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhno throws a shot to the body.
Makhno 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.#T1#
Makhno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barfield manages to avoid it.
Makhno dives in and grabs Barfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barfield pushes down on Makhno's head and hops out.
Barfield seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Makhno throws a big shot that misses.
Makhno avoids a kick to the body.
Barfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Macto Legion Fighting Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Makhno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barfield moves away.
Barfield throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makhno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhno throws a sloppy body shot
and Barfield counters with a straight right hand.
Barfield tries to clinch there but Makhno circles away.
No joy there for Barfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhno lands a body shot. #CL#
Barfield takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Barfield blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Barfield creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makhno's defenses.
Makhno blocks the elbow strike.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Barfield blocking some punches.
Makhno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhno.
Barfield tries to stall but Makhno uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Makhno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Barfield shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barfield showed some decent athleticism there.
Barfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makhno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barfield connects with a nice short shot to Makhno's temple. #T3#
Makhno looks like he's trying to stand up.
Makhno is looking to improve his position.
Barfield lands strikes from half guard.
Makhno is trying to stand up here but Barfield is controlling him well.
Makhno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barfield's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barfield's back!
Makhno is trying to control but Barfield is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #SU2#
Makhno get's back to his feet.#TD#
Barfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Makhno sneaks out the side door and pushes Barfield away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Makhno lands a jab to Barfield's midsection.
Makhno jabs Barfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makhno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barfield scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Barfield misses the jab.
Barfield scores with a jab. Makhno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick lands for Barfield.
Makhno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barfield moves away.
Makhno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barfield is breathing heavily.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Barfield is just out of range.
Makhno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Makhno gets a double leg takedown into Barfield's guard.#SU2#
Makhno stands and steps away. Barfield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barfield under the eye.
Makhno fails to land the takedown.
Makhno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Barfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Barfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhno defends well and Barfield ends up having to push Makhno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Makhno manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Makhno.
Makhno keeps the fight on the outside.
Barfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makhno tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makhno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barfield.
Barfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Barfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makhno is out of range.
Makhno digs a good body shot into Barfield's ribs.
Makhno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno thuds a left hand into Barfield's body.
Makhno cracks a nice hook into Barfield's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhno misses the shot to the body.
Barfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makhno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Makhno blocks the low kick.#T1#
Barfield checks a leg kick nicely.
Barfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makhno lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhno bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barfield's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Barfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhno throws a nice looking combination but Barfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barfield is out of range and Makhno settles back down.
Makhno throws a leg kick which misses Barfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Barfield tries to avoid it.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Makhno misses the target.
Barfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Barfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barfield throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
Barfield misses the jab.
Makhno connects with a body shot.#T2#
Barfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Makhno misses.
Makhno swings for the body but Barfield moves out of range.
Makhno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhno throws a body shot but no joy.
Nestor Makhno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makhno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makhno misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Makhno.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barfield moves away.
Barfield throws a big counter combination but Makhno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barfield.
A jab from Makhno misses.
A slow jab from Makhno misses its intended target.
Makhno throws a head kick but Barfield moves out of range.
Makhno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barfield rather than just go for the knockout.
Barfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Barfield avoids the body shot from Makhno.
Makhno scores with a hook to the body. Barfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makhno jabs at Barfield's body.
Barfield slips a jab from Makhno.
Barfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Makhno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barfield manages to avoid it.
Makhno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makhno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barfield.
Barfield avoids the body shot from Makhno.
Makhno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makhno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhno looks to land a left hand but Barfield moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Barfield lands.
Makhno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makhno with a nice calf kick.
Barfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makhno lands a nice shot that snaps Barfield's head back.
Barfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Barfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Makhno wants to get back to his feet.
Makhno manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno wants to stand but Barfield is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Barfield's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Barfield tries to clinch but Makhno is having none of it.
Samuel Barfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barfield.
Makhno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhno.
Makhno pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barfield back to the cage. Makhno follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makhno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Barfield is just out of range.
Barfield blocks a jab.
Barfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Barfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makhno on his heels. He'll look to pass Makhno's guard now, I'm sure.
Makhno wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barfield manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barfield.
Barfield thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Barfield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Makhno is trying to stand back up but Barfield is controlling him
Barfield takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makhno is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barfield lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhno is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhno scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Barfield manages to mount him! #SUB#
Barfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makhno to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makhno shrugs it off.
Makhno wants to hold on but Barfield pushes him away.#T2#
Barfield working Makhno over with strikes here.
Barfield thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Makhno blocking the ground and pound.
Barfield landing punches.
Barfield lands a big elbow - Makhno is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Makhno is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samuel Barfield!
Samuel Barfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Makhno lands a right hook to the body.
Cuevas misses with a low kick.
Makhno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cuevas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cuevas tries to bum rush Makhno with a series of wild strikes but Makhno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD2#
Makhno lands a left and a right that send Cuevas crashing to the mat, dazed. Makhno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Cuevas is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Alexzander Cuevas has been cut.
Alexzander Cuevas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuevas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Cuevas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cuevas is breathing heavily.
Makhno lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cuevas head around and knocks him out cold! Makhno hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nestor Makhno!
A relieved looking Nestor Makhno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
A left lands for Makhno.
Anderson Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Makhno looks to land a right hand but Anderson Jones moved out of range.
Anderson Jones shoots in for a takedown but Makhno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makhno stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhno! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raynor Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makhno tests Anderson Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makhno throws a monster overhand right that drops Anderson Jones! Makhno follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
An out of breath Nestor Makhno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Chai connects with a looping right hand.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makhno lands the left hand.
Makhno lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it.
Makhno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makhno misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Makhno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Makhno misses with a low kick.
Makhno throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chai scores with a push kick.
Makhno thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno moves away from the strike by Chai.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Makhno 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.
Makhno throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chai's waist but Chai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makhno off to one side.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhno manages to avoid it.#T1#
Makhno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Chai.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai throws a jab when Makhno was well out of range.
Makhno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhno dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makhno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makhno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makhno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makhno misses with a hook
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhno moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makhno throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Makhno lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Makhno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makhno avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
An inside leg kick lands from Makhno.
A big left from Chai misses.
Makhno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Makhno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makhno throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhno throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Makhno moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai lands the left hand.
Chai throws a leg kick but Makhno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhno.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makhnos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai misses with a hook.#T3#
Makhno throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Makhno's shoulder, as Makhno tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Makhno is predictable there
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai takes a swing at Makhno's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chai takes one on the button.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Makhno fails with the takedown.
Makhno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makhno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Makhno's head back.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Makhno.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Makhno with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws the left hand but Makhno avoids the punch easily.
Makhno stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Chai staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makhno.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makhno's head.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Makhno.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Makhno misses.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makhno to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Makhno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makhno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chai defends well and Makhno ends up having to push Chai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savaje Bebe Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nestor Makhno.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Makhno slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Chai scores with a four punch combination!
Chai slips under a jab from Makhno.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makhno misses with a series of wild punches.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makhno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chai counters with a head kick. That will keep Makhno thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Savaje Bebe Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makhno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makhno's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a right and a left that Makhno avoids nicely.
Makhno lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makhno misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Makhno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhno can do to turn this around?
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Makhno throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Chai. #T1#
A cross from Chai lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Makhno misses the target.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makhno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makhno slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Makhno throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Savaje Bebe Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
A leg kick checked by Makhno.
Makhno unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai is looking to chop away at Makhno's legs.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai slips under a jab.
Makhno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Makhno's shoulder, as Makhno tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno slips a jab from Chai.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Makhno.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Chai keeps Makhno at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Makhno down.
Makhno misses with a few strikes there.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Makhno misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makhno avoids the body shot from Chai.
Makhno pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chai back to the cage. Makhno follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makhno misses with a wild combination.
Makhno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chai moves forwards but Makhno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhno scores with a hook.
Makhno slips a straight right by Chai.
A big left from Makhno misses. #T3#
Makhno throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Makhno throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Makhno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makhno dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a low kick, right behind Makhno 's knee.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhno throws out a leg kick but Chai moves out of range and Makhno only half commits.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makhno takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makhno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makhno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makhno scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Makhno slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Makhno.#T4#
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Makhno.
Makhno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Makhno avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai pushes Makhno away with a front kick.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Makhno moved out of range nicely.
Chai scores with a jab. Makhno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Makhno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Makhno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Makhno misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Savaje Bebe Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Makhno is out of range.
Makhno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makhno lunges at Chai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chai's hand.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhno.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Makhno is just out of range.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Makhno is out of range.
Makhno throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Makhno misses.
Makhno misses with the combination.
Chai throws a jab when Makhno was well out of range.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makhno.
Chai lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai moves out of range as Makhno strikes.
Makhno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Makhno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Makhno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhno takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhno moves away.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Makhno sees coming a mile off.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makhno misses with a wild combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Makhno might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chai has got the better of the exchanges.
Makhno motions for Chai to come forward. Makhno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Makhno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Makhno wants to pass the guard but Chai is defending well. #SU2#
Makhno decides to stand and escape the position.
Makhno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai slips under a jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makhno throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai slips a jab from Makhno.
Makhno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws a right hand that Makhno ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhno also avoids with ease.
Makhno looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai works over Makhno's head and body with a nice combination.
Makhno misses with a double jab.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makhno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makhno throws a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhno.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands with a hook. Makhno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makhno scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Makhno keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makhno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Makhno throws a shot to the body.
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chai slips under a jab from Makhno.
Makhno misses the jab.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Makhno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makhno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhno.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Makhno slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Makhno misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makhno has time to react.
Makhno moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Makhno missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makhno loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
Makhno throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Makhno moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Makhno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makhno moves out of range as Chai strikes.#T4#
Chai misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Makhno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makhno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Makhno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chai.
Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhno throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai moves away from the strike by Makhno.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Makhno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Savaje Bebe Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nestor Makhno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Makhno misses.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makhno shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai dodges the punch combination from Makhno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nestor Makhno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Savaje Bebe Chai!
Savaje Bebe Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 011
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Raharu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makhno.
Raharu lands a jab to Makhno's midsection.
We've been told by Raharu's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Raharu walks into a left hand.
Raharu throws a right hand that Makhno ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhno also avoids with ease.
Raharu looks to land a left hand but Makhno moved out of range nicely.
Makhno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raharu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makhno in his tracks.
Raharu avoids the body shot from Makhno.
Raharu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makhno throws a lazy head kick
and Raharu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makhno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhno scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharu scores with a jab.
Makhno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makhno takes one to the side of the head.
Makhno moves away from the strike by Raharu.
Makhno lands with a straight right. Raharu didn't see that one coming.
Makhno scores with a sloppy right hand. Raharu should have avoided that one.
Makhno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Raharu at a distance.
Makhno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Raharu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Raharu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makhno can pounce on him.
Makhno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makhno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Makhno.
Raharu throws out a leg kick but Makhno moves out of range and Raharu only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Makhno.
Raharu slips a straight right by Makhno.
Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharu is just out of range.
Makhno throws a shot from downtown. Raharu moves away and avoids it.
Raharu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Raharu misses its intended target.
Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhno misses the jab.
It looked like Raharu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharu.
Makhno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Raharu tried to counter with a leg kick but Makhno avoided it.
Makhno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raharu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Makhno 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.
A lazy left from Makhno finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhno connects with a body shot that sends Raharu's belly button to the back.#T2#
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makhno scores with a jab.
Raharu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makhno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raharu scrambles back to his feet.
Makhno slips a jab from Raharu.
Makhno throws an overhand right that lands on Raharu's shoulder, as Raharu tries to avoid the shot.
Raharu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makhno throws a leg kick but Raharu moved away.
A lazy body kick from Makhno
and Raharu counters with a series of strikes. Makhno will be more careful next time no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharu.
Makhno swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
Raharu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhno shoots and misses
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raharu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Makhno as he connects with a hook.
Makhno closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Raharu feints and then cracks Makhno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makhno down. #T3#
Makhno throws a body shot but no joy.
Makhno misses with a lunging right hand
letting Raharu counter with a right hand.
Raharu cracks Makhno with a good jab.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Raharu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makhno slips under a jab from Raharu.
Makhno takes one on the button.
Makhno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharu. That snapped Makhno's head back.
Raharu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Makhno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raharu tried to counter with a leg kick but Makhno avoided it.
Makhno thows a leg kick but Raharu checks it
and Raharu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raharu looks to land a combination but Makhno avoids it well.
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!
Raharu ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Raharu misses with a looping right.
Makhno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Raharu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Raharu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno lands with a right hand.
Makhno closes the distance and clinches up with Raharu, looking for a takedown. Makhno pushes Raharu against the cage but Raharu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Raharu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makhno throws a jab when Raharu was well out of range.
Raharu takes a swing at Makhno's ribcage but misses.
Raharu stuns Makhno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Makhno catches Raharu right on the button with a cross.
Makhno throws a head kick but Raharu moves out of range.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makhno is still on wobbly legs! Can Raharu finish him?
Makhno walks straight into a right hand from Raharu - that's dropped him! Raharu jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Makhno from any more punishment! Makhno complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Omar Raharu!
Omar Raharu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno scores with a nice head shot.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
Makhno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Makhno there.
A jab from Makhno misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhno.
Abner takes one on the button.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Makhno connects with a jab.
Abner throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Makhno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Makhno trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom. #ES#
Abner has one foot on Makhno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Makhno throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makhno lands with a nice body punch.
Makhno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Makhno does no damage.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Makhno and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makhno.
A big left from Makhno misses.
Makhno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno scores with a nice head shot.
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhno loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
Abner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makhno is out of range.
Makhno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makhno connects with a crisp jab.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makhno.
Makhno throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno lands with an overhand left.
Makhno misses with a straight left.
Brayden Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abner.
Makhno's corner calls for a 1-2. Makhno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Makhno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makhno misses with a wild combination.
Abner half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Makhno missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhno was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Makhno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhno moves away.
Makhno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abner with a body shot.
Makhno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makhno throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner needs to keep his hands up - Makhno had a free shot at his head there.
Makhno misses with a combination
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Abner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makhno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Makhno misses with a hook.
Abner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhno blocks a head kick by Abner.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abner scores with a body shot.
Makhno misses with a hook to the body
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Abner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abner's head.
Makhno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Abner counter with a right hand. #ROC#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a nice body kick.
Makhno looks winded!
Abner flashes Makhno a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Makhno's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Makhno crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Abner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Abner!
During a confident post fight interview, Brayden Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 75:Sillalahi vs Belmiro
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Brewer.
Brewer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makhno.
Makhno misses with an uppercut.
Makhno misses the shot to the body.
Makhno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brewer cracks Makhno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makhno looks to land a combination. Brewer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Leroy Brewer has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Makhno. Those never looked like landing.
Makhno feints a jab promting Brewer to slip. Makhno then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brewer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer looks for the body kick but Makhno saw that one coming.
Makhno is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brewer.
Makhno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makhno throws a head kick but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Makhno.
Makhno cracks Brewer with a good jab.
Brewer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Brewer slips a straight right by Makhno.
Makhno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brewer digs a good hook to Makhno's body.
Brewer throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Brewer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Makhno. Those never looked like landing.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno throws a hook to the side of Brewer's head but Brewer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Nice jab there from Brewer.
Brewer walks into a straight right hand from Makhno.
Makhno connects with a nice looking jab.
Brewer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brewer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brewer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makhno doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Brewer.
Brewer cracks Makhno with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno tries to clinch up.
Makhno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brewer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makhno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brewer throws out a loose jab but Makhno uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A big right from Makhno misses.
Brewer thows a leg kick but Makhno checks it #CL#
and Makhno counters by clinching up.
Still in the clinch, Brewer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brewers head.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brewer.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer misses with some punches.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Makhno works on Brewer's body with a couple of short punches.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno lands with a right to the head.
Makhno working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
Brewer tries a body shot but Makhno blocks it.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as Brewer controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
Brewer lands a body punch. #T3#
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhno.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brewer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brewer blocks it.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brewer.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Brewer tries to work over Makhno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
Makhno working aggressively here.
Makhno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makhno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brewer misses with the head strike.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Brewer scores with a shot to the side of Makhno's head. #T4#
Brewer scores with a shoulder strike.
Brewer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brewer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
Brewer cracks Makhno with a nice body shot.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Makhno.
A shot in the inside from Brewer.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno swings wildly with an uppercut but Brewer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Brewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from Makhno misses.
Nestor Makhno is winning the standup battle so far.
Brewer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Crunch! Makhno slams his shin into Brewer's torso.
Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Brewer is just out of range.
Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brewer.
Makhno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brewer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makhno slips a jab from Brewer.
Makhno throws a leg kick
and Brewer counters with a nice body kick.
Brewer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Makhno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brewer scores with a jab to the head.
Makhno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brewer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Brewer.
Brewer misses with a right hand
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Brewer.
Brewer lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewer lunges at Makhno with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makhno's hand. #T1#
Makhno throws a body punch but Brewer moves out of range.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brewer.
Makhno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brewer moves away.
Brewer throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Brewer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makhno doesn't seem phased though.
Brewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhno at a distance.
A big right from Makhno misses.
Makhno jabs at Brewer's body.
Brewer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brewer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhno throws out the jab.
Brewer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brewer.
Makhno missing with a left hand there. Brewer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brewer just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Makhno throws a shot from downtown. Brewer moves away and avoids it.
Brewer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makhno throws the left hand but Brewer avoids the punch easily.
Brewer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhno was well out of range. Poor timing from Brewer.
Good shot there by Brewer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brewer checks a leg kick.
Brewer lands a lovely overhand right.
Makhno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Makhno closes the distance and pushes Brewer back into the cage.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brewer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brewer.
Makhno takes a shot to the head.
Makhno lands an uppercut.
Makhno pushes Brewer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makhno prevents a body shot from Brewer.
Brewer working aggressively here.
Brewer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makhno backwards.
Nestor Makhno has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A short left from Makhno.
Brewer prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Brewer gets through Makhno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brewer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makhnos head.
Brewer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno working aggressively here.
A short right from Brewer on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makhno.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brewer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brewer has a couple of punches blocked by Makhno. #BC2#
Brewer breaks from the clinch.
Brewer with a nice calf kick.
Brewer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhno checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Makhno. #T4#
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Brewer lands with a shot to the body.
Brewer misses with a body shot.
Makhno lands with a nice body punch.
Makhno misses the jab.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Makhno does it's job there.#CL#
Makhno instigates a clinch.
Brewer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brewer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brewer.
Makhno prevents a body shot from Brewer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brewer.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brewer tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing Brewer back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leroy Brewer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leroy Brewer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Makhno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brewer punishes Makhno's body with a nice straight punch.
Makhno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brewer defending well as Makhno loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer with a nice calf kick.
Makhno throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brewer on the side of the head.
Makhno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Makhno misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brewer to counter with a crisp jab.
Makhno fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brewer.
Brewer misses with a straight left.
Brewer misses with a kick to the body.
Brewer lands with an uppercut that bounces Makhno off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brewer defending well as Makhno loads up on a big left hand.
Brewer blocks a jab.
Brewer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Makhno moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makhno walks into a jab.
Brewer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makhno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brewer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makhno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brewer moves out of range as Makhno strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Brewer as he connects with a hook.
Makhno's corner calls for a 1-2. Makhno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brewer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makhno throws a hook but Brewer blocks it.
Makhno is looking to clinch but Brewer is avoiding it.
Makhno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brewer counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brewer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Makhno does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brewer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makhno takes a swing at Brewer's ribcage but misses.
Makhno misses with a body punch
and Brewer counters with a body kick.
Brewer misses with an uppercut.
Makhno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brewer thinks about the counter body kick.
Brewer with a hook.
Makhno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makhno backing away here, and Brewer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brewer looks to land a combination but Makhno avoids it well.
Brewer tests Makhno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makhno lands the left hand.
Brewer throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Makhno. Those never looked like landing.
Brewer thows a body kick. Makhno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makhno throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Brewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brewer lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Makhno is rocked!
Brewer stuns Makhno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Makhno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brewer cracks Makhno on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Makhno falls backwards against the cage. Brewer follows up with more strikes that drop Makhno to his knees. Brewer keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Makhno! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Brewer!
A very excited looking Leroy Brewer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 70: Crusher vs Makoba II
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Makhno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bremens throws a leg kick but Makhno checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhno.
Bremens avoids the body shot from Makhno.
Makhno stalks Bremens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bremens's face. Bremens staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Bremens misses the target.
Makhno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bremens was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhno.
A head kick misses from Bremens.
Makhno throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Carl Bremens has been cut.
Makhno misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Makhno.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno with the inside leg kick.
Makhno wants to land a leg kick but Bremens is out of range.
Bremens with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makhno checks a leg kick.
Makhno throws a nice looking combination but Bremens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhno has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bremens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makhno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bremens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bremens ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Makhno misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Makhno.
Makhno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Makhno misses the jab.
Makhno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Bremens is rocked!
A low kick lands for Makhno.
Makhno throws a hook to the side of Bremens's head but Bremens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno lands a big head kick that sends Bremens to the canvas! Makhno follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
After the big win, Nestor Makhno made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: NYF 67: Crusher vs Hogg
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
White scores with a nice right hand.
Makhno takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Makhno misses with a leg kick.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Makhno swings for the body but White moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of White 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White blocks a leg kick.
Makhno throws a low kick but White moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makhno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White blocks a head kick by Makhno.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
Makhno blocks a jab.#T1#
White connects with a jab.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makhno feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
Makhno throws a solid leg kick but White takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makhno.
Makhno throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhno lands with a shot to the body.
Makhno with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno throws a shot to the body.
White lands with a good body shot.
Makhno tries to score with a low kick but White moves his leg out of the way.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Makhno misses with a leg kick.
Makhno throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
An attempted straight right counter from White misses the target.
White missing with a left hand there. Makhno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhno circles away.
Makhno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
Makhno tries a low kick but White avoids it.#KD#
Nice combo by White! Oh, that's hurt him - Makhno falls to the canvas and White follows him into side control.
Makhno wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhno is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it. #SU#
White has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Makhno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makhno seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. White shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Makhno is backing up but White catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Makhno covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! White Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
After winning the bout, Fredrik White thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024

#R1#
Makhno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makhno slaps away a takedown attempt from Pfanne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makhno thows a body kick. Pfanne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makhno has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Makhno looks to score with a jab to the body but Pfanne is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pfanne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Makhno closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Makhno.
Makhno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makhno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhno prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makhno is leaning against Pfanne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makhno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makhno lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makhno tries a body shot but Pfanne blocks it. #BC#
Makhno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Pfanne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhno avoids it really well and circles away.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Pfanne.#CL#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pfanne, pushing him back against the cage.
Makhno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pfanne.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno lands an uppercut.
Pfanne tries for a takedown but Makhno manages to get underhooks.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Pfanne. #BC#
Makhno breaks the clinch.
Makhno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pfanne shoots for a takedown but Makhno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makhno is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Makhno pushes Pfanne up against the cage in a clinch.
Makhno lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pfanne blocks a body shot from Makhno. #T2#
Makhno misses with some punches.
Makhno lands a hook that snaps the head of Pfanne backwards.
Makhno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pfanne blocking some punches.
Pfanne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makhno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pfannes head.
Makhno is leaning against Pfanne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makhno lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Makhno.
Makhno scores with a hook to the body.
Makhno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pfanne looks winded!#T3#
Makhno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfanne prevents a body shot from Makhno. #BC#
Makhno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhno throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pfanne stumbling backwards into the cage! Pfanne bounces back off the cage towards Makhno, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Makhno lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Makhno celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nestor Makhno!
Nestor Makhno made sure to mention his sponsor, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with River, pushing him back against the cage.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makhno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a knee to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for River.
Makhno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
River lands a good knee to the midsection. Makhno won't want to take too many of those.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makhno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. River seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makhno can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, River creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
River lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Makhno avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Makhno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makhno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
Makhno managing to block the knees to the body from River.
Makhno digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
Makhno takes a shot to the head.
Makhno digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makhno misses with some punches.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike.
River missing with knees to the body.
Makhno digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
River misses with the head strike. #T2#
River blocks an uppercut.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River blocking some punches.
Makhno misses with some punches.
Makhno lands a body shot.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Makhno.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhno lands a body punch.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Makhno lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by River.
River lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Makhno working aggressively here.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makhno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
River is looking to control Makhno's arms but Makhno gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
River misses with the head strike.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhno lands with a light punch inside.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhno. #BC2#
Makhno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Makhno clinches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhno blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Makhno manages to break the clinch.
River tries to clinch up but Makhno circles away and keeps his distance.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Makhno moves into range and clinches up with River.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makhno. #T4#
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Makhno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Makhno takes the fight into the clinch.
River working Makhno over with knees to the body.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A short left from Makhno.
Makhno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Makhno tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
Makhno digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River tries to throw a body punch but Makhno avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makhno.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nestor Makhno will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Makhno clinches with his opponent.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River lands an uppercut.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bill River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makhno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Makhno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
River prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River trying to control the position but instead, Makhno has worked for underhooks and has pushed River into the cage.
River lands with a left to the head. #T1#
River slows down the pace here.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno tries to break free but River pushes him back against the cage.
Makhno managing to block the knees to the body from River.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Makhno uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Makhno manages to break the clinch.
River throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Makhno takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
River throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
River misses with a body punch.
Makhno is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River. #T2#
Makhno lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Makhno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makhno is looking to break free of the clinch but River has double underhooks. #BC2#
Makhno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!#KD#
River cracks Makhno with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. River has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makhno to stand back up!#ROC#Makhno is rocked!#CL2#
River tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River. #BC2#
Makhno breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Makhno gets a clinch.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno blocking some punches.
River working aggressively here.
River stalling.
River jerks Makhno's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Makhno drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! River goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from River because Makhno was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Bill River!
After winning the bout, Bill River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Makhno tries to clinch but Brandstatter moves out of range.
Makhno 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.#CL2#
Makhno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhno misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
Makhno blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhno is looking to clinch.
Brandstatter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter throws a looping overhand right but Makhno ducks down to avoid it.
Makhno throws a lazy head kick
and Brandstatter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Brandstatter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makhno momentarily. #CL2#
Makhno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makhno on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Brandstatter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks from the clinch.
Brandstatter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makhno wants to clinch
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makhno throws a series of punches but Brandstatter moves out of range. #T2#
Brandstatter throws a right hand that Makhno ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhno also avoids with ease.
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!
Makhno moves out of range of the body kick from Brandstatter. #CL#
Brandstatter closes the distance and clinches.
Makhno tries a body shot but Brandstatter blocks it.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makhno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Brandstatter lands a hook that snaps the head of Makhno backwards.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Makhno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Brandstatter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter blocks an uppercut.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Makhno.
Brandstatter leaning against his opponent.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makhno avoids it.#T4#
Makhno lands a right hand.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter is trying to force a seperation but Makhno has the dominant position.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandstatter struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brandstatter slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brandstatter tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Brandstatter avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandstatter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nestor Makhno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Brandstatter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Brandstatter controls the action.
Brandstatter pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Brandstatter tries to land a leg kick but Makhno saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Makhno fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandstatter, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandstatter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Brandstatter.
Makhno lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno moves into the clinch.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brandstatter backwards. #BC#
Brandstatter breaks the clinch.
Makhno throws a looping overhand right but Brandstatter ducks down to avoid it.
Brandstatter throws a counter high kick but Makhno was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhno thows a leg kick but Brandstatter checks it
and Brandstatter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Makhno instigates a clinch.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brandstatter.
Makhno tries to work over Brandstatter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandstatter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandstatter is trying to break the clinch but Makhno has him pressed against the cage.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brandstatter's elbow. #BC#
Brandstatter manages to break the clinch.
Makhno wants to clinch up but Brandstatter keeps it at a distance.
As Makhno looks to move away, Brandstatter throws a big counter combo but Makhno just gets out of the way.
Makhno tries to clinch up
and Brandstatter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makhno thinking. #T3#
Brandstatter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brandstatter duly obliges.
Brandstatter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Brandstatter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno backs away from a small jab... but Brandstatter lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Makhno crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Brandstatter with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Wolfgang Brandstatter!
Wolfgang Brandstatter spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: CFC 633
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Cobb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Makhno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makhno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makhno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makhno scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Makhno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Makhno lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Makhno won't allow it.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
A body shot lands from Makhno. #T2#
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhno scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhno.
Makhno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makhno can turn it around.
Makhno misses with some punches.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb tries to circle away but Makhno has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Makhno is controlling him.
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
Cobb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage. #T4#
Makhno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makhno to keep the fight standing.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno has Cobb pressed against the cage, preventing Cobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Cobb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Makhno clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Makhno cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Makhno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno lands a nice uppercut.
Makhno lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makhno is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nestor Makhno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A short left from Makhno.
Makhno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Makhno is controlling him.
Cobb wants to break free but Makhno has control. #TD#
Cobb gets control of Makhno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cobb will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Cobb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Makhno wants to get up but he can't break Cobb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makhno is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Makhno stands up from Cobb's guard - Makhno perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nestor Makhno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobb misses the jab.
Makhno unleashes a big counter combination but Cobb bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makhno doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb misses the jab.
Makhno is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb misses with a hook. Makhno ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Makhno. Makhno maintains the clinch.
Makhno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makhno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Makhno.
Makhno tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Makhno working aggressively here.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Makhno lands with a right to the head.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makhno scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Makhno.
Nice body punch from Makhno - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhno lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Makhno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makhno misses with a punch on the inside.
Makhno lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Makhno throws a counter combo.
Cobb lands a jab to the nose.
Makhno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cobb throws a lazy right hand but Makhno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Makhno saw that one coming.
Makhno wants to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch position.
Makhno slips a jab and a cross from Cobb.
Makhno slips under a jab.
Cobb throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Makhno clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
A short right from Makhno on the inside.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makhno tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Makhno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Makhno won't allow it.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
Makhno can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Makhno misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Makhno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Makhno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses. #T2##TD#
Cobb pulls Makhno into guard.
Makhno wants to stand but Cobb has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Makhno prevents Cobb from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Makhno stands and steps away. Cobb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Makhno moves out of range as Cobb strikes.#CL2#
Cobb tries to keep at a distance but Makhno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #T3#
Makhno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Makhno working aggressively here.
Makhno makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Makhno throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Cobb jumps guard but Makhno stands there with Cobb around his waist. Cobb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Cobb throws a head kick but Makhno moves out of range.
A big left from Cobb misses.
As Cobb backs off Makhno throws a huge counter combo but Cobb manages to avoid it all.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away. #CL2#
Makhno gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb can't break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
Makhno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
Billy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nestor Makhno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makhno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nestor Makhno!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Nestor Makhno!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Nestor Makhno!

Nestor Makhno wins by unanimous decision!
Nestor Makhno really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: HFC 112: Godwin vs Cango
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Tong Panong misses.
Tong Panong swinging wildly here.
Tong Panong lands a jab-cross combination.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makhno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Makhno misses its intended target. #CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Makhno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makhno pushes Tong Panong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Makhno controls his hands.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makhno blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makhno.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Makhno. #T1#
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
Tong Panong stalling in the clinch but Makhno improves position.
Tong Panong throws a punch but it's blocked by Makhno.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makhno takes a shot to the head.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Tong Panong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makhno.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Makhno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tong Panongs head.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tong Panong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Makhno. #T2#
A hook to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working the clinch nicely. Makhno is working for position but Tong Panong cracks him with a big knee to the head! Makhno crumples up against the cage and Tong Panong lands two more shots before the ref can save Makhno! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: HFC 109: Dorado vs Avila
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Makhno closes the distance and pushes Cobb back into the cage.
Makhno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhno.
Makhno presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makhno lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhno 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.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Makhno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cobb under the eye.
Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobb.
Cobb misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Doom\'s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makhno tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Makhno. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Makhno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cobb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cobb throws a hook but Makhno avoids it easily.
Makhno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cobb.
Cobb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Makhno down.
Makhno fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobb throws a hook but Makhno blocks it.
Makhno throws a counter combo.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Makhno counters with a right hand to the body.
Makhno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb thuds a left hand into Makhno's body.
Makhno lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Makhno moved out of range.
Makhno throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Makhno blocks it.
Makhno throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.#T2#
Makhno lands a lovely overhand right.
Makhno missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Makhno misses its intended target.
Cobb shoots in looking for a takedown. Makhno tries to sprawl out of it but Cobb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makhno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhno.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makhno loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Makhno cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Makhno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cobb stuns Makhno with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makhno misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Cobb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Makhno counters with a left and a right that stings Cobb.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makhno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Makhno throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb blocks a jab.
Makhno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cobb's hands.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Makhno moved out of range.
Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Cobb misses the jab.
Makhno digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Makhno throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Makhno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Makhno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
Makhno takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Makhno moved out of range nicely.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makhno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Makhno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cobb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cobb misses with a takedown
and Makhno counters with a left to the body.
Makhno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cobb had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cobb slips a straight right by Makhno.
Makhno moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
A combination from Cobb does no damage.
Makhno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
Billy Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makhno throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Makhno slips the punch.
Makhno throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cobb slips a jab from Makhno.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Cobb throws a jab but it's blocked by Makhno.
Cobb swinging wildly here.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makhno doesn't seem bothered though.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Makhno scores with a shot to the body.
Makhno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makhno counters with a nice body shot.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Makhno scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makhno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makhno moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhno throws out the jab. #T1#
Makhno moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Makhno lands with a nice body punch.
Cobb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cobb throws a big shot that misses.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makhno.
Jab by Makhno.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makhno.
Makhno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cobb with a body shot.#CL2#
Makhno rushes Cobb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makhno misses with the head strike.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Makhno tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makhno lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cobb has had enough of the clinch but Makhno keeps him there for the moment.
Makhno lands with a left to the head.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Cobb is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Cobb's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Good body shot from Makhno.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Makhno has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makhno tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nestor Makhno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land. #T4#
Makhno tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Makhno back against the cage.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno lands a right hand.
Cobb is trying to push Makhno away but Makhno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makhno swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makhno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Makhno lands with a light punch inside.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makhno misses with some punches.
Makhno working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cobb fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makhno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nestor Makhno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cobb moves out of range as Makhno strikes.
Cobb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cobb thumps Makhno with a low kick.
Makhno slips under a jab.
Makhno tries to counter by closing the distance.
Makhno throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
Cobb throws a series of punches but Makhno moves out of range.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cobb cracks Makhno with a good jab.
Makhno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Makhno misses the jab.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Nestor Makhno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Cobb.
Donk. Cobb catches Makhno right on the button with a cross.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhno moves away.
Cobb moves forwards but Makhno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makhno counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb throws a hook but Makhno avoids it easily.#T1#
A big left from Cobb misses.
Cobb tries a low kick but Makhno avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makhno! But no joy.
Makhno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb lands a head shot.
No joy there for Makhno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Makhno.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Makhno throws a combination. Cobb tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Makhno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Makhno clinches with his opponent.
Makhno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno. #BC#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhno tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a hook but Makhno avoids it easily.#T2#
Makhno takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Cobb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Makhno uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cobb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makhno.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Makhno releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makhno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Makhno clinches up against the cage.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow. #T3#
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Makhno is controlling him.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Cobb is trying to break the clinch but Makhno is controlling him.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Makhno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhno misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Makhno misses with a body punch. #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.
Makhno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Makhno misses with a body punch.
Makhno has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Makhno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Makhno tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb is trying to break free.
Billy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb blocks a body shot from Makhno.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nestor Makhno.
Well Makhno has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nestor Makhno!
Nestor Makhno really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Chino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makhno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Makhno.
Good shot there by Makhno.
Makhno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chino under the eye.
Makhno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makhno.
Makhno misses with a hook.
Chino lands a leg kick that knocks Makhno off balance momentarily.
Makhno works the jab nicely.
Makhno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno blocks a jab.
Makhno lands a jab.
Makhno looks to land a left hand but Chino moved out of range nicely.
Chino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Makhno misses with a hook. Chino ducked under it nicely.
Chino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makhno. That did some damage!
A big right from Chino misses.
Makhno throwing a counter right hand but Chino manages to avoid it.
Makhno sizes up Chino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makhno misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Chino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makhno, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chino.
Makhno tries to work over Chino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chino tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makhno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makhno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chino's elbow.
Chino wants a takedown.
Makhno throws a head punch that misses.
Chino wants to take the fight to the mat but Makhno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpa Chino.#T2#
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 hook to the body from Makhno.
Makhno prevents a body shot from Chino.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as Chino controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Makhno fails to land.
Chino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Makhno.
A shot in the inside from Makhno.
Chino prevents a body shot from Makhno.
Makhno pushes Chino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makhno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makhno tries a body shot but Chino blocks it.
Makhno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makhno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makhno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chino breaks from the clinch.
Makhno looks to land a left hand but Chino moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Chino.#T3#
Makhno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chino.
Chino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makhno scores with a body shot.
Makhno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Chino tries to get set, Makhno tries to push him back and clinch up but Chino manages to avoid the attempt.
Makhno misses with a series of wild punches.
Chino thinks about the counter body kick.
Chino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Makhno misses.
Chino slips a straight right by Makhno.#TD2#
Chino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Makhno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chino.
Chino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chino looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhno is trying to control the position but Chino postures up.
Makhno on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Makhno tries to get out of the position.
Chino working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makhno's head.
Makhno controls Chino momentarily but Chino frees himself.
Chino throwing strikes but missing.
Makhno is pulling down on Chino's head. It's preventing any offense from Chino, at least for the moment.
Chino 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.

Nestor Makhno dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Makhno misses its intended target.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno jabs at Chino's body.
Nestor Makhno is winning the standup battle so far.
Makhno scores with a jab to the body.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Makhno. Beautiful body shot.
Chino slips a jab from Makhno.
Makhno lands a really nice looking cross but Chino seems unphased.
Makhno throws a hook but Chino avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Makhno.
A punch lands to the side of Makhno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chino shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhno but Makhno pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Chino. That snapped Makhno's head back.
Makhno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chino can do to turn this around?
Makhno looks to throw the jab but Chino is out of range.
Chino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chino with a poor takedown
letting Makhno counter with a right hand.
Chino doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhno circles away.
Chino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Sloppy strikes from Makhno. Those never looked like landing.
Makhno lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Makhno as Chino shoots in.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alpa Chino.
Makhno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chino.
Makhno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chino throws a big counter head kick but Makhno avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Makhno works over Chino's head and body with a nice combination.
Makhno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makhno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhno throws a hook but Chino blocks it.
Makhno misses with an uppercut. Chino saw that one coming.
Makhno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Makhno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chino to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makhno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chino is in close to Makhno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chino postures up. #T3#
Chino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chino throws an elbow that misses. Makhno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chino's guard. Nice move by Makhno!#REVR##SUB2#
Chino working for submissions but it's allowed Makhno to get to half guard.
Chino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Chino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Makhno pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chino wants to sweep but Makhno has passed to side control!#T4#
Makhno wants to stand but Chino has his arm trapped.
Chino is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Makhno stands up.
Chino takes one on the button.
Chino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makhno throws out the jab.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Chino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makhno's guard.
Makhno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chino on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#ROC2#Makhno is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nestor Makhno dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Chino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhno.
Chino unleashes a big counter combination but Makhno bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Makhno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chino throws an overhand right that drops Makhno like a sack of potatoes! Chino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpa Chino!

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Makhno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body punch
and Makhno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Atkins misses with a takedown
and Makhno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makhno lands a glancing blow to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins misses the body punch
and Makhno counters with a nice uppercut.
Makhno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Atkins throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
Makhno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Atkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makhno.
Makhno throws a shot from downtown. Atkins moves away and avoids it.
Makhno misses with a hook.
Atkins moves out of range as Makhno strikes.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atkins lands a head shot.
Makhno throws a hook but Atkins avoids it easily.
Atkins misses with an uppercut. Makhno saw that one coming.#T1#
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkins. Makhno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Makhno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Atkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Atkins goes for a double leg but Makhno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makhno continues to drive forward.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Atkins blocks a jab.
Atkins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atkins.
Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhno.
Makhno takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makhno misses with a wild body shot.
Atkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atkins dodges the punch combination from Makhno.
Atkins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Makhno scores with the left hand. Atkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Makhno to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Makhno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Atkins misses with a hook to the body
and Makhno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Atkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Atkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Makhno tries to sprawl out of it but Atkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makhno manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makhno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhno moves away from the strike by Atkins.
Atkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Atkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makhno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Makhno was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makhno manages to avoid it.
Nestor Makhno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Atkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhno pinned against the cage. Makhno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makhno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Makhno moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atkins misses with a combination
and Makhno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Atkins has his takedown stuffed
and Atkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhno swings for the body but Atkins moves out of range.
Atkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atkins misses with a jab to the body
and Makhno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atkins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhno sprawls well. Makhno wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkins gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhno throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.#T4#
Atkins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makhno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Atkins is rocked!
Atkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Atkins, as that shot connected.
Atkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhno finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makhno scores with a counter punch that sends Atkins to the canvas! Makhno smells blood - he's punishing Atkins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Atkins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
Nestor Makhno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 89: Ilmarinen vs Sidorov
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Makhno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babula.
Babula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makhno with a body shot.
Babula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makhno.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Babula.
Babula lands with a shot to the body.
Babula misses with a left hand
and Makhno counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Babula.
Babula 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.
Babula throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Makhno.
Makhno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhno defending well as Babula loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Babula finds it's way through Makhno's defenses.
Babula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhno misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Babula throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Babula throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Babula ducks under a wild hook from Makhno.
Babula is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makhno with a body shot.
Makhno misses with a two punch combination.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Babula counter with a right hand.
Makhno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makhno staying out of range there.
Makhno just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babula counters with a three punch combo that has Makhno backing up. Makhno nods at Babula to acknowledge the strikes.
Babula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhno staying out of range there.
Babula connects with a crisp jab.
Makhno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhno throws a hook but Babula blocks it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Babula.
Babula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhno at a distance.
Babula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Babula closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makhno struggles to land a body shot inside as Babula controls his hands.
Makhno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babula blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Babula manages to break the clinch.
Babula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Babula throws a jab when Makhno was well out of range.
Makhno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makhno throws a right hand that misses
and Babula counters with a nice uppercut.
Babula throws a shot from downtown. Makhno moves away and avoids it.
Makhno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babula counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Makhno is rocked!
Makhno throws a lazy uppercut
and Babula counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerwazy Babula!
Our winner, Gerwazy Babula, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HFC 83: Hernandez vs Berkut
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Toda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toda misses with a takedown attempt
and Makhno counters with a straight right hand.
Makhno scores with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Toda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Toda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makhno tries to avoid it but Toda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makhno to the ground. Makhno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makhno avoids it really well and circles away.
Nestor Makhno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makoto Toda.
Toda takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Toda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makhno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makhno lands a shot to the body.
Toda has Makhno pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Makhno manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Makhno lands with a left to the head.
Makhno works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Toda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makhno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makhno.
Makhno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toda misses with the head strike.
Toda tries to land knees in the clinch but Makhno avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Makhno.
Toda looks winded!
Makhno lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makhno.
Makhno presses Toda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makhno working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Toda is rocked!
Makhno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toda is still on wobbly legs! Can Makhno finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Makhno.
A nice left hand lands by Makhno.
A left hand lands to the body for Makhno.
Makhno scores with a shot to the side of Toda's head.
A right hand to the body from Makhno. #T2#
Makhno lands a nice shot to the body.
Makhno pushes Toda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makhno lands a shoulder strike.
Makhno lands a body shot.
Makhno lands with a right to the head.
Makhno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhno lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Makhno - that landed with a thud.
Toda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Makhno breaks from the clinch.
Toda shoots and misses
and Makhno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Toda! Makhno dives in looking to finish! Toda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nestor Makhno!
During a confident post fight interview, Nestor Makhno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Makhno connects with a crisp jab.
Makhno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Makhno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makhno throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makhno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makhno scores with a body shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Makhno avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makhno connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith tries to get into range but Makhno steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Smith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Makhno scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nestor Makhno!
During a confident post fight interview, Nestor Makhno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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