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Event:
DUEL#89 Proctor vs Muller
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Richard Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.#TD2#
Makaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makaaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet. #T1#
Makaaja is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Makaaja looking to pass the guard.
Makaaja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva is trying to keep Makaaja in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.#CL#
Makaaja gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch. #TD#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Makaaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Makaaja's brow.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makaaja wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makaaja's head.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Makaaja's brow.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaaja bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVB#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Makaaja from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is trying to control the position but Makaaja postures up.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva keeping full guard, as Makaaja tries to pass.
Makaaja engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Makaaja trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is really struggling to control Makaaja but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Makaaja trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva throws a hook but Makaaja blocks it.
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Makaaja blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaaja.
Makaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makaaja blocks a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makaaja.
Makaaja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Makaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Richard Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja avoids the head kick by Silva.
Makaaja blocks a head kick by Silva.
Makaaja changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Makaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Silva gets a clinch.
Makaaja blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Makaaja manages to get to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Makaaja has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Makaaja manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Makaaja works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Makaaja trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Makaaja is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makaaja trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Makaaja is proving a slippery customer.
Makaaja trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makaaja tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makaaja shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makaaja manages to circle out of the way.
Silva throws a body punch but Makaaja moves out of range. #T3#
Silva lands a body shot.
#CL#
Makaaja tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Makaaja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB#
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makaaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makaaja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva grinds an elbow into Makaaja's temple.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makaaja to see if he's OK.
Makaaja regains half guard.#SUB#
Silva is working for a kimura but Makaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Makaaja's head. #T4#
Makaaja trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Makaaja works his way to full guard. Good work.
Richard Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Makaaja has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva cracks Makaaja with a solid left hand.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makaaja's head.
Silva lands a couple of digs.#ROC#
Makaaja is rocked!
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Makaaja.#TD#
Silva drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva trying to control the position here.
Silva trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva pulls Makaaja in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Makaaja is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva tries to clinch but Makaaja moves out of range.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a body punch but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Richard Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
That has opened up Mica Makaaja's cut even more.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
A head kick misses from Silva.
Makaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaaja shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Makaaja fails to land the takedown.#KD#
Silva sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Makaaja to the ground! Silva dives into full mount looking to finish!
Makaaja is still in real trouble! Can Silva finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makaaja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Makaaja is hurt! He's hurt bad - Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Makaaja from any more punishment! Congratulations to Silva! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Silva!
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Event:
DUEL#82 Marailov vs Proctor
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Makaaja 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.#TD2#
Makaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Makaaja looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Andersson sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Makaaja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andersson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makaaja.
Andersson wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Makaaja's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Makaaja's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Makaaja wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Andersson controls the position.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Makaaja pushed the leg off.
Makaaja tries to roll but Andersson sticks to his back.
Makaaja just trying to survive but Andersson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Makaaja's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Andersson is looking to control Makaaja but Makaaja is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Makaaja rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
Makaaja looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Andersson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Makaaja's body.
Makaaja tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Andersson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andersson avoids the attempt from Makaaja to control.
Andersson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja is squirming around, avoiding Andersson's attempts to control the action.
Makaaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Andersson controlling his opponent.
Makaaja is desperately trying to improve his position but Andersson has a good base and remains in mount.
Makaaja wants to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Makaaja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Andersson prevents Makaaja from getting the reversal.
Makaaja tries to hold on but Andersson pushes him away.
Makaaja is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Makaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makaaja or perhaps it was just good defense by Andersson, which made it look bad.
Andersson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaaja can do to turn this around?
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Andersson throws the kick towards the body but Makaaja avoids it.
Makaaja shoots for a takedown but Andersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've been told by Andersson's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Makaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Andersson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andersson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mica Makaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Makaaja with that takedown attempt.
Andersson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makaaja just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andersson throws a jab when Makaaja was well out of range.
Andersson leaves Makaaja with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Andersson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.#TD2#
Makaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andersson's guard.#ES#
Andersson pushes Makaaja off and gets back to his feet.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Andersson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makaaja just manages to avoid it.
Andersson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makaaja will feel that in the morning.
Makaaja is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson scores with a leg kick.
Makaaja misses with a takedown
and Andersson counters with an inside leg kick.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but Andersson shows good takedown defense.
Andersson lands with a good body shot.
Makaaja shoots in but Andersson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Good leg kick by Andersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makaaja walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andersson swivels and escapes.
Andersson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andersson drops Makaaja with a big left hand! Makaaja is injured, injured bad! Andersson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny Andersson!
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Event:
DUEL#73 Makaaja vs Fanning
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Fanning wants to counter with a clinch but Makaaja pushes him away.
Makaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Fanning sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fanning tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fanning slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaaja tries for a takedown but Fanning sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makaaja slips a jab and a cross from Fanning.
Fanning stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fanning wants it to stay on the feet.
Makaaja sets himself, and Fanning steps forward looking for the clinch! Makaaja avoids it this time.#TD#
Makaaja shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fanning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makaaja has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Makaaja content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanning is retaining full guard.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Fanning keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Makaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fanning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Makaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Fanning's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja tries to free his leg and advance position but Fanning is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Makaaja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fanning dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Fanning passes into half guard. #SUB#
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Makaaja wants to control but Fanning is keeping busy.
Fanning seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Makaaja moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fanning passes into half guard.
Makaaja is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Makaaja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fanning prevents Makaaja from improving his position.
Fanning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makaaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makaaja is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fanning pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Fanning trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Fanning is trying to work for a kimura but Makaaja is defending well.
Fanning trying to control from half guard but Makaaja is working away.
Makaaja controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Fanning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makaaja is just riding it out for now. Fanning eventually gives up the hold.
Makaaja is looking for a sweep. Fanning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Fanning wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makaaja misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Fanning gets double underhooks and turns Makaaja into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fanning sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Fanning looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanford Fanning dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makaaja shoots for a double leg takedown but Fanning sprawls well. He's pushed Makaaja's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fanning as he avoids it easily.
Makaaja blocks a jab.
Makaaja shoots in but Fanning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mica Makaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fanning stuffs the takedown attempt from Makaaja. Makaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Makaaja shoots in for a double leg but Fanning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fanning looks to land a right hand but Makaaja moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fanning!
Makaaja drops his hands momentarily and Fanning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fanning sprawls well. Fanning wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fanning tries to counter with a clinch but Makaaja shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Fanning. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Makaaja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fanning sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Makaaja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanford Fanning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fanning seems to be stalking Makaaja here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Makaaja drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sanford Fanning!
Sanford Fanning is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sanford Fanning thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#67 Romero vs Makaaja
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Romero stuffs the takedown.
Romero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Third Round Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Romero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Romero wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero throwing a counter right hand but Makaaja manages to avoid it.
Makaaja shoots in and drives through. Romero sprawls well.
Makaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Mica Makaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Romero tries to sprawl out of it but Makaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Romero manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero lands with an overhand left.#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Romero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Makaaja fails with the takedown.#T1#
Makaaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makaaja.
Romero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makaaja on the ground.#SUB2#
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Romero has escaped the position, nice work there.
Romero tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Makaaja easily slips into full mount! #SUB2#
Makaaja is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T2#
Romero looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Makaaja is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Romero has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Romero trying to get back to his feet but Makaaja is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Makaaja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3#
Makaaja controls the position.
Romero trying to control the hands but Makaaja breaks the grip.
Romero breaks Makaaja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Makaaja pulls Romero in close to prevent any damage.
Romero controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makaaja is trying to keep Romero in close.
#SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Makaaja keeping full guard, as Romero tries to pass.
Makaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Makaaja, not yet. #SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Makaaja is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makaaja working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Third Round Romero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mica Makaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romero loads up on a big right hand but Makaaja slips the punch.
No luck for Makaaja with that takedown attempt.
Makaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Makaaja into the cage. #TD2#
Makaaja gets a takedown into half guard.
Makaaja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Romero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working for a kimura but Romero is defending it quite comfortably.
Romero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makaaja is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romero keeps working. #T1#
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Romero!
Romero is squirming around, avoiding Makaaja's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Makaaja is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Romero has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Romero!
Romero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makaaja is trying to control the position but Romero postures up. #T2#
Romero trying to control but Makaaja is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Romero is posturing up here but Makaaja has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romero tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romero has to tap! Slick submission there by Makaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mica Makaaja bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aaron ThaiGuy nerfed Larry "The Butcher" Shreve!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Makaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rodriguez swivels and escapes.
Makaaja dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mark Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.#TD2#
Makaaja gets a double leg takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Makaaja slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makaaja is controlling him.
Makaaja trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to stand but Makaaja is controlling the position.
Rodriguez can't keep his opponent in guard - Makaaja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Rodriguez is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Makaaja is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rodriguez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Makaaja bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Makaaja is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Makaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working. #SUB#
Makaaja has hold of Williams's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Williams tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Makaaja cranks the arm and Williams screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Williams, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Makaaja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in White's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
White isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Makaaja stacks White on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Makaaja!
The referee asks Makaaja politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Makaaja prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makaaja passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White!
White working to try and regain half guard.
Makaaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Makaaja'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.
White can't escape the position.
Makaaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
White is trying to escape the mount but Makaaja keeps good control and instead manages to take White's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makaaja controlling the positon.
White tries to escape but Makaaja has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T1##SUB#
Makaaja sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! White taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mica Makaaja!
Our winner, Mica Makaaja, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Death Squad 369:Jihad v Heart
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Mustacho. No joy for Makaaja on that attempt.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mustacho as he jumps to the side.
Donnito Mustacho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Makaaja.
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mustacho sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Mustacho slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaaja, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mustacho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaaja looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mustacho misses the target.#KD#
Mustacho cracks Makaaja with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mustacho has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Makaaja to stand back up!#T1#
Makaaja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mustacho counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnito Mustacho!
Our winner, Donnito Mustacho, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hector Davis and Mica Makaaja. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hector Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mica Makaaja!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Makaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makaaja somewhat.
Davis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Makaaja quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (2) vs (0) Makaaja
Davis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makaaja actively working from the bottom here.
Davis is thwarting Makaaja's attempts to control the position.
Makaaja wants to get back to full guard.
Davis passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (5) vs (0) Makaaja
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaaja is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Makaaja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davis tries to control but Makaaja wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is trying to escape the mount.
Makaaja sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makaaja is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makaaja avoid being mounted?
Davis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makaaja defends it well.
Makaaja is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Davis is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing good reports from Davis'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.
Makaaja is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back.
Makaaja is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makaaja avoid being mounted?
Makaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Makaaja is defending the position.
Makaaja moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Makaaja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davis wants to control from the top but Makaaja keeps moving.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makaaja is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davis is aware though and is defending well.
Makaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis has gone for a leg lock! Makaaja slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (5) vs (2) Makaaja
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makaaja manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (7) vs (2) Makaaja
Makaaja keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control but Makaaja is working from the bottom.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Makaaja is keeping the position.
Makaaja keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis won't allow Makaaja to sweep him here.
Davis slips nicely into half guard.
Makaaja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Makaaja manages to get to full guard.
Davis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makaaja's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Davis is pressing down on Makaaja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Makaaja is holding on for now.
Makaaja wants to sweep but Davis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (10) vs (2) Makaaja
Davis is trying to get an arm triangle but Makaaja is defending well.
Makaaja is looking to reverse the position.
Makaaja manages to get back to half guard.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Makaaja is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makaaja has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Davis prevents Makaaja from improving his position.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davis (10) vs (6) Makaaja
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to escape but Makaaja has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Makaaja trying to control.
Davis breaks Makaaja's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (12) vs (6) Makaaja
Davis passes Makaaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makaaja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to hold on to Davis's head to control him but Davis postures up.
Davis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Makaaja is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Davis!
Hector Davis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mica Makaaja and Longfellow Deeds. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mica Makaaja! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Makaaja shoots and misses
and Deeds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makaaja (0) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja pulls Deeds in close to his closed guard and prevents Deeds from doing any damage or advancing position.
Deeds content to stall in guard here.
Deeds drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makaaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makaaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makaaja! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Makaaja (4) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeds keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deeds trying to remain calm as Makaaja controls from the top position.
Makaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Deeds is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaaja is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deeds is looking to regain half guard here but Makaaja keeps moving and retains side control.
Deeds felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Deeds is trying to escape the position but Makaaja is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking to reverse the position.
Makaaja working away.
Deeds tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Makaaja easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Makaaja (6) vs (2) Deeds
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Makaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Deeds gets back to half guard.
Deeds wants to improve his position but Makaaja is controlling well.
Makaaja stalling.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (9) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Makaaja content to control rather than advance.
Makaaja passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Deeds! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (12) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja wants to control the pace but Deeds is squirming around nicely.
Deeds tries to lock up and control but Makaaja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makaaja trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja controlling from mount.
Deeds regains half guard.
Deeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Deeds trying to hold on to Makaaja's head to control him but Makaaja postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is looking for a sweep. Makaaja is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makaaja sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Deeds trying to control here.
Deeds trying to get back to full guard but Makaaja takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (15) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling his opponent.
Deeds is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deeds is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deeds has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (18) vs (2) Deeds
Makaaja controlling well, preventing Deeds from escaping the position.
Makaaja struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Deeds rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Makaaja not doing much here.
Makaaja is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Makaaja (21) vs (2) Deeds
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is squirming around, avoiding Makaaja's attempts to control the action.
Makaaja looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds working to try and regain half guard.
Makaaja takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Deeds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Makaaja manages to capitalize on a mistake by Deeds to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Makaaja (24) vs (2) Deeds
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja trying to control momentarily.
Makaaja has good solid back control here.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Deeds do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds tries to roll but Makaaja sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will Makaaja go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Deeds preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja controls the position.
Deeds just trying to survive but Makaaja is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds looking to control the position.
Makaaja keeps control of the position as Deeds tries to break free.
Deeds staying busy and making it hard for Makaaja to control.
Deeds wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Makaaja controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Deeds tries to escape the position.
Makaaja slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makaaja tries to get the hooks in deep but Deeds pushed the leg off.
Deeds trying to control the hands but Makaaja breaks the grip.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Makaaja.
You can see the frustration on Deeds's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deeds is still trying to improve position.
Makaaja biding his time, controlling Deeds.
Makaaja trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makaaja biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makaaja takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
An out of breath Mica Makaaja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Moustakas closes the distance but Makaaja moves to the side #TD#
and Makaaja counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moustakas! #SUB#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moustakas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Makaaja is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moustakas has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Makaaja thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Makaaja working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Makaaja is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moustakas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Makaaja gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moustakas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Makaaja lets go of the hold and Moustakas can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Saraste tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Makaaja counters with a single leg into guard. Saraste didn't expect that.
Saraste tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makaaja wants to control from the top but Saraste keeps moving. #SUB2#
Makaaja postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saraste is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makaaja, into his guard. #REVR#
Saraste throwing strikes from guard but Makaaja blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saraste stands and throws Makaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Saraste grinds an elbow into Makaaja's temple.
Makaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
Makaaja takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Saraste lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Makaaja down.
Makaaja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Makaaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saraste is looking to take a break and control but Makaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makaaja is trying to control Saraste's posture but Saraste avoids it.
Saraste scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Makaaja to see if he's OK.
Makaaja manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Makaaja manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saraste is working Makaaja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saraste lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Saraste advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Makaaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saraste's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saraste's back!
Makaaja is not going to allow Saraste to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Saraste's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Saraste defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Makaaja's arms. #SUB2#
Saraste fending off the submission attempt from Makaaja.
Makaaja is trying to stick to Saraste's back but Saraste is turning into Makaaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makaaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saraste.
Makaaja looking to control.
Saraste trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makaaja's guard.#SUB2#
Makaaja is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Saraste stands up over Makaaja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saraste trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saraste is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saraste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saraste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saraste is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saraste wants to control from the top but Makaaja keeps moving.
Saraste working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Makaaja working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saraste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saraste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saraste postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konstantin Saraste will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saraste will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makaaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makaaja slips a jab from Saraste.
Makaaja slips under a jab.
Saraste throws out a loose jab but Makaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saraste scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Saraste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saraste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Mica Makaaja has been cut.
Saraste slips a straight right by Makaaja.
A swing and a miss from Saraste.
Makaaja steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saraste.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saraste.
Saraste throws a hook but Makaaja avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Makaaja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saraste throws a series of punches but Makaaja moves out of range.
Makaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saraste throws out the jab. #TD2#
Makaaja shoots in and gets a takedown into Saraste's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Makaaja drops back looking for a leg! Saraste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saraste manages to kick Makaaja off! Makaaja jumps back into Saraste's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saraste is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makaaja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saraste is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Makaaja looking for a guillotine here but Saraste defends easily.
Saraste scoring with some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saraste makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saraste distracts Makaaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Makaaja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Makaaja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saraste is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Makaaja had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saraste defends it easily.
Saraste stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makaaja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saraste slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Saraste content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makaaja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saraste keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makaaja's head.#SUB2#
Saraste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makaaja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saraste has managed to get both his arms back between Makaaja's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Makaaja is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Saraste frees his head nicely. Oh but Makaaja has switched to an armbar! Saraste is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mica Makaaja!
After winning the bout, Mica Makaaja thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Makaaja counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Makaaja is standing up over Robinson. Robinson looks to escape but Makaaja dives into side control.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makaaja. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB##SUB#
Makaaja is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well. #SUB#
Makaaja has hold of Robinson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Robinson seems comfortable defending it but Makaaja has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Robinson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Robinson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Makaaja couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mica Makaaja!
Mica Makaaja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Shane Robinson was interviewed post fight and said 'Slight set back for a major comeback!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makaaja pinned against the cage. Makaaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaaja tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Coleman manages to circle out of the way.
Coleman cracks Makaaja with a good jab.
Makaaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Coleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coleman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Makaaja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Makaaja has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coleman doesn't defend quickly enough and Makaaja has managed to lock this one up! Can Coleman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Makaaja on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mica Makaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Mica Makaaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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