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Event:
UGD 69:Carmody Vs Arnold
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu lands an overhand right.
Makovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fu Tu is fending him off so far but Makovsky persists. Nope, Fu Tu circles away and we're back to standing.
Fu Tu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fu Tu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Makovsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makovsky 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.
Fu Tu lands with a good body shot.
Makovsky misses with a looping left.
It looked like Fu Tu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fu Tu delivers a nice body kick.
Fu Tu connects with a right hand. Makovsky shakes it off.
Makovsky misses with a shot to the body
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fu Tu lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makovsky moves away.
Makovsky throws a right and a left that Fu Tu avoids nicely.
Fu Tu thuds his right hand into Makovsky's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Makovsky saw that one coming.#T1#
Makovsky lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Fu Tu. #TD2#
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fu Tu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fu Tu is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fu Tu is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Makovsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Makovsky in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fu Tu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fu Tu trying to mount his opponent but Makovsky defends it.
Fu Tu is just content to waste time from the top position. Makovsky takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fu Tu wants to control from the top but Makovsky keeps moving. #T2#
Fu Tu looking to pass the guard.
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing Fu Tu from controlling successfully.
Makovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fu Tu throwing strikes from guard but Makovsky blocks nicely. #T3#
Fu Tu is looking to advance position but Makovsky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Fu Tu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makovsky scoring with strikes but Fu Tu is staying in there.
Makovsky looking to finish Fu Tu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fu Tu!
Makovsky wants to control the pace but Fu Tu is squirming around nicely.
Fu Tu working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Makovsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fu Tu can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fu Tu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Fu Tu is working from the bottom.
Fu Tu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Makovsky in particular looking to stall.
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fu Tu is looking to control Makovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fu Tu avoid being mounted?
Makovsky wants to control but Fu Tu is keeping him busy.
Fu Tu wants to improve his position but Makovsky is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Shi Fu Tu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Fu Tu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fu Tu wants it to stay on the feet.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Makovsky with that takedown attempt.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makovsky manages to avoid it.
Makovsky moves out of range as Fu Tu strikes.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fu Tu misses with a hook.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Makovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fu Tu counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Fu Tu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fu Tu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Makovsky fails with the takedown.
Shi Fu Tu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Makovsky takes one to the chin there.
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fu Tu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fu Tu misses the target.
Makovsky cracks Fu Tu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makovsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fu Tu is fending him off so far but Makovsky persists. Nope, Fu Tu circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Fu Tu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu Tu blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Fu Tu misses its target.
Fu Tu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fu Tu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fu Tu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Fu Tu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Makovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but Makovsky moved away.
Fu Tu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shi Fu Tu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fu Tu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Makovsky avoids it easily.
Makovsky with the counter takedown but Fu Tu avoids it easily.
Fu Tu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makovsky can do to turn this around?
Makovsky is looking to land body kicks.
Makovsky checks a leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a nice looking body kick.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Makovsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fu Tu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Makovsky trying to keep a closed guard but Fu Tu is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Fu Tu trying to control but Makovsky is working from the bottom.
Fu Tu looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fu Tu pushing down on Makovsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fu Tu is looking to take a break and control but Makovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makovsky trying to control here.
Fu Tu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky won't allow Fu Tu to pass to mount.
Fu Tu is keen to just control but Makovsky is a slippery customer.
Makovsky won't allow Fu Tu to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shi Fu Tu dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Fu Tu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fu Tu avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Makovsky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fu Tu rather than just go for the knockout.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Makovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fu Tu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makovskys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fu Tu cracks a nice hook into Makovsky's ribs.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky misses the body punch
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Makovsky counters with a shoot takedown. Fu Tu fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Fu Tu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makovsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Fu Tu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makovsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fu Tu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makovsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fu Tu's head.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makovsky checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Makovsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fu Tu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fu Tu pulls Makovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky throwing strikes from guard but Fu Tu blocks nicely.
Fu Tu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makovsky manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Makovsky trying to strike off his back.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makovsky keeping moving, preventing Fu Tu from controlling successfully.
Makovsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fu Tu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fu Tu lands an elbow. #SUB#
Fu Tu tries for a kimura but Makovsky is defending well. #T3#
Fu Tu controls the position from side control.
Fu Tu misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fu Tu working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Makovsky is looking to reverse the position.
Fu Tu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Makovsky's legs.
Fu Tu trying to control the action but Makovsky is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fu Tu is really struggling to control Makovsky but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shi Fu Tu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fu Tu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shi Fu Tu!
After the big win, Shi Fu Tu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zach Makovsky and Ivan Putski. Putski has chosen Aids as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Zach Makovsky! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Ivan Putski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putski darts in looking for a takedown but Makovsky gets double underhooks and turns Putski into the cage.
Makovsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makovsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Putski is looking for a takedown.
Makovsky is pressed up against the cage. Putski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makovsky down to the mat. Makovsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zach Makovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Putski.
Putski gets tackled into the cage by Makovsky. Makovsky maintains the clinch.
Putski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Putski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makovsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Putski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Putski's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (0) Putski
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putski is trying to get back to full guard.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Putski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Putski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Putski moves into full guard.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Putski keeps moving.
Putski keeping full guard, as Makovsky tries to pass.
Makovsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky trying to move into half guard but instead Putski has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makovsky (2) vs (2) Putski
Makovsky is pulling down on Putski's head to control his posture.
Putski wants to pass the guard but Makovsky is keeping the position.
Putski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makovsky pulls Putski in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Putski has picked Makovsky up and slammed him! Makovsky can't keep hold of the triangle and Putski manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makovsky (2) vs (5) Putski
Putski is staying tight to Makovsky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Putski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Makovsky's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky tries to buck Putski off but Putski is having none of it.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Makovsky is trying to improve his position.
Makovsky is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Putski is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Steel's Grappling Penn inform me that Putski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky actively working from the bottom here.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makovsky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
Putski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Putski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Makovsky is not content to let Putski control the position.
Putski is trying for a kimura here. Makovsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Putski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Putski!
After winning the bout, Ivan Putski 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:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Titan Rain and Zach Makovsky. Chooooooooon! I think Rain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Titan Rain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Zach Makovsky!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rain shoots in looking for a takedown but Makovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makovsky with the counter takedown but Rain avoids it easily.
Rain looks for a takedown but Makovsky sprawls well.
Makovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rain's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rain (0) vs (2) Makovsky
Makovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Rain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rain is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Rain wants to control but Makovsky is keeping busy.
Rain's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by Makovsky.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Makovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Makovsky seems to be working for a kimura but Rain defends the submission attempt.
Rain is looking for a sweep. Makovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Rain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rain tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rain looking for submissions off his back.
Rain moves into full guard.
Makovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makovsky defends it easily.
Makovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makovsky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Rain is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.
Makovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rain is keeping the position for now.
Makovsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makovsky won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Makovsky has gone for a leg lock! Rain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Makovsky's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (2) vs (2) Makovsky
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is controlling Rain's posture.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Makovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makovsky is trying to control the position but Rain postures up.
Rain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Makovsky desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is trying to control but Rain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rain (5) vs (2) Makovsky
Rain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makovsky has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makovsky can't do much from the bottom here.
Makovsky 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to control the position but Makovsky is working away.
Rain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Makovsky, who protects the arm well.
Rain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makovsky knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is trying to improve his position.
Rain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makovsky keeps working.
Makovsky wants to control but Rain postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Rain tries for a kimura but Makovsky is defending well.
Rain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makovsky keeps working.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rain is looking to take a break and control but Makovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Makovsky has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rain but great work by Makovsky. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rain (5) vs (6) Makovsky
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makovsky swings around for an armbar but Rain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makovsky's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rain (7) vs (6) Makovsky
Rain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makovsky is trying to keep Rain in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rain passes Makovsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain stalling away here and it's allowed Makovsky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Makovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky is trying to control the position but Rain postures up.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Makovsky looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Makovsky's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makovsky is pressing down on Rain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rain tries to free his leg and advance position but Makovsky is retaining full guard.
Rain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makovsky looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makovsky looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makovsky! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rain (7) vs (10) Makovsky
And that's the end of the fight!
Makovsky wins on points by 10 to 7.
After the fight, Zach Makovsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
EVO 295: Perkele vs Joestar
Date: Feb 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Liddell scores with a decent looking hook.
Liddell catches Makovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Makovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Makovsky misses with the combination.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makovsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Liddell s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Liddell throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
so Makovsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Liddell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makovsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liddell prevents it.
Liddell is leaning against Makovsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Liddell with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Makovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liddell is defending well.
Brock Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Liddell tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Liddell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makovsky looking for a takedown.
Liddell misses with the head strike.
Liddell scores with a knee to the head.
Liddell misses with a body punch.
Makovsky tries to circle away but Liddell has him pinned against the cage.
Liddell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makovsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liddell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Makovsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liddell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Makovsky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Makovsky stops Liddell from getting back to his feet.
Makovsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Liddell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liddell is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Makovsky winds up and cracks Liddell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Makovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. Makovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
Liddell thinks about countering with a head kick.
Makovsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liddell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liddell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jab by Liddell .
Liddell 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.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Makovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Makovsky cracks a nice hook into Liddell 's ribs.
Liddell throws a body punch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky feints and then cracks Liddell 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddell down.
Liddell catches Makovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makovsky loads up on a big right hand but Liddell slips the punch.
Makovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Liddell as Makovsky shoots in.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Liddell enables Makovsky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Liddell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Liddell wants to stand and escape but Makovsky is having none of it.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Liddell is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Makovsky presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liddell scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Liddell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Liddell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Liddell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Liddell looks to land a right hand but Makovsky moved out of range.
Makovsky shoots in but no luck this time.
A swing and a miss from Liddell .
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Liddell looks to land a left hand but Makovsky moved out of range nicely.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Liddell pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed right hand from Liddell misses the target.
Brock Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Makovsky does no damage.
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Makovsky misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Makovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Liddell cracks a nice hook into Makovsky's ribs.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makovsky can do to turn this around?
Makovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Makovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liddell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell checks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T1#
Liddell misses with a straight left.
Makovsky jabs at Liddell 's body.
Makovsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Liddell misses with the combination.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liddell just misses with a punch to the body.
Makovsky throws a leg kick which misses Liddell 's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it.
Brock Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Liddell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Makovsky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Liddell kicks off Makovsky and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell throws out a leg kick but Makovsky moves out of range and Liddell only half commits.
Liddell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makovsky on the side of the head.
Makovsky misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Liddell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Makovsky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liddell connects with a leg kick. Makovsky looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makovsky connects with a single shot there.
Makovsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makovsky lands a leg kick that knocks Liddell off balance momentarily.
Makovsky lands a nice hook to Liddell 's body. Liddell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makovsky takes a swing at Liddell 's ribcage but misses.
Makovsky motions for Liddell to come forward. Makovsky throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Liddell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky tries to land a body kick
and Liddell counters with a thumping low kick.
Makovsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Liddell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Makovsky throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makovsky.
No joy there for Liddell , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Makovsky misses
and Liddell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Liddell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Makovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makovsky throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.#TD2#
Makovsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Liddell 's guard.
Liddell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brock Liddell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet but Makovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Liddell kicks Makovsky off and gets to his feet.
Makovsky throws a looping overhand right but Liddell ducks down to avoid it.
Makovsky avoids the head kick by Liddell .
Makovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liddell .
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Makovsky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Liddell .
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell .#T4#
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Makovsky misses with a low kick as Liddell jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell .
Makovsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2#
Liddell tries to sprawl but Makovsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Liddell wants to get back to his feet.
#ES#
Liddell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liddell .
Makovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell . That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makovsky misses with a combination
and Liddell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Makovsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddell did well to prevent Makovsky getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Liddell dominated that second round.
That's time! Liddell 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Makovsky.
Nice takedown defense from Liddell . No joy for Makovsky on that attempt.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
A little feinted left hand from Liddell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Liddell throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Liddell counters with a series of strikes. Makovsky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Liddell works Makovsky's body with a nice hook.
Makovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liddell .
Makovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
Liddell catches Makovsky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddell lands a nice hook to Makovsky's body. Makovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Liddell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liddell misses with a low kick as Makovsky jumps back.
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Liddell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
A shot to the body from Makovsky misses
and Liddell counters with a left to the body.
Liddell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makovsky momentarily.
#CL#
Liddell closes the distance and pushes Makovsky back into the cage.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Liddell keeps him there for the moment.
Liddell pushes Makovsky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Liddell .
Liddell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makovsky's efforts to push away.
Makovsky tries to break free but Liddell pushes him back against the cage.
Makovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Liddell misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makovsky misses with a straight right.
Liddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Makovsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Makovsky on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Makovsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liddell works Makovsky's body with a nice hook.
Liddell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makovsky moves away.#T3#
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
A swing and a miss from Liddell .#TD2#
Makovsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Liddell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Makovsky is controlling him well.#ES#
Liddell sneaks out the side door and pushes Makovsky away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Liddell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makovsky scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC2#
Liddell is rocked!
Makovsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Liddell 's head.
Oh Liddell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Makovsky lands a huge takedown. Liddell is out but the ref is slow to react and Makovsky lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Liddell lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky 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:
EVO 185 Olympics Finals
Date: Dec 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with an uppercut. Makovsky saw that one coming.
Makovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner's head.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makovsky dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Makovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Makovsky takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner throws a hook but Makovsky avoids it easily.
No luck for Makovsky with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makovsky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Banner is looking to clinch but Makovsky is avoiding it.
Banner throws a series of punches but Makovsky moves out of range. #TD#
Makovsky closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banner's guard.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to stand but Makovsky is controlling the position.
Makovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Makovsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner controls Makovsky momentarily but Makovsky frees himself.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makovsky scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Makovsky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makovsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Makovsky landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Makovsky is defending well. Banner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Makovsky has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Banner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Banner waved his t-shirt featuring My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
EVO 279: Traylor vs Perkele
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Yagin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yagin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab by Yagin.
Makovsky throws a leg kick but Yagin checks it.
Yagin sizes up Makovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Makovsky. Those never looked like landing.
Yagin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yagin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makovsky 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.
Makovsky misses with a right hand
and Makovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yagin tries to bum rush Makovsky with a series of wild strikes but Makovsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Makovsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yagin scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Yagin.
Yagin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yagin cracks Makovsky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Makovsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Yagin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yagin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Yagin.
Yagin slips a jab and a cross from Makovsky.
Makovsky blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Makovsky throws a jab when Yagin was well out of range.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Yagin counters with a stiff right hand.
Yagin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Yagin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Yagin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yagin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yagin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yagin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yagin working aggressively here.
Yagin struggles to land a body shot inside as Makovsky controls his hands.
#TD2#
Makovsky has hold of one of Yagin's legs. Yagin is fighting the takedown attempt but Makovsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Yagin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yagin wants to hit a switch here but Makovsky passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yagin there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makovsky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Makovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Makovsky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yagin looks a forlorn figure.
Yagin is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makovsky is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yagin can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Yagin tries to reverse the position but Makovsky maintains control.
Yagin is working hard here to advance position.
Makovsky is landing with some decent strikes but Yagin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Makovsky.#ROC2#
Yagin is rocked!
Yagin takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Makovsky's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
A less than humble Zach Makovsky misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gushiken.
Gushiken fails to land with a series of punches.
Makovsky tries to counter with a takedown but Gushiken is quick to defend against it.
Gushiken lands with a right hand.
Gushiken throws the left hand but Makovsky avoids the punch easily.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky scores with a shot to the body.
Makovsky throws a combination. Gushiken tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gushiken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gushiken swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Makovsky counters with a shoot takedown. Gushiken fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Gushiken pushes Makovsky off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Gushiken forces Makovsky back against the cage and clinches.
Gushiken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Makovsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makovsky is trying to break free.
Gushiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gushiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Gushiken.
Makovsky tries to circle away but Gushiken has him pinned against the cage.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makovsky's elbow.
Gushiken lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Gushiken pushes Makovsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Gushiken lands with a right to the head.
Gushiken prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Makovsky gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gushiken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gushiken wants to get back to his feet.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Makovsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gushiken defending well though. #SUB#
Makovsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Makovsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Gushiken manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoko Gushiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Makovsky is just out of range.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makovsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Gushiken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gushiken cracks Makovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Makovsky throws out a leg kick but Gushiken moves out of range and Makovsky only half commits.
Gushiken takes a swing at Makovsky's ribcage but misses.
Makovsky darts in looking for a takedown but Gushiken gets double underhooks and turns Makovsky into the cage.
Gushiken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gushiken throws a one two combo.
Makovsky throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gushiken to counter with a crisp jab.
Makovsky throws a jab but it's blocked by Gushiken.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gushiken cracks Makovsky with a good jab.
Gushiken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gushiken throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Gushiken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makovsky.#TD#
Makovsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4#
Makovsky throwing strikes but missing.
Gushiken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gushiken works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gushiken being controlled here, momentarily.
Gushiken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makovsky throwing strikes from guard but Gushiken blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD#
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makovsky prevents Gushiken from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Gushiken has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Makovsky has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gushiken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makovsky can pounce on him.
Gushiken cracks Makovsky with a good jab.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken lands with an uppercut that bounces Makovsky off the cage and back into range.
Gushiken cracks Makovsky with a good jab.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gushiken sprawls well. Gushiken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Makovsky misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL2#
Gushiken rushes Makovsky and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gushiken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Makovsky - just one landing.
Gushiken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gushiken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken wants to clinch.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Gushiken moves away and avoids it.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Makovsky's belly button to the back.
Makovsky lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Gushiken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Makovsky. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Gushiken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makovsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Gushiken moves in looking to clinch but Makovsky pushes him off.
Makovsky loads up on a big right hand but Gushiken slips the punch.
Gushiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makovsky.
Makovsky slips under a jab.
A big left from Gushiken misses.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a hook.
Yoko Gushiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Gushiken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makovsky slips under a jab.
Gushiken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Makovsky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Gushiken, looking for a takedown. Makovsky pushes Gushiken against the cage but Gushiken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Gushiken scores with a decent looking hook.
Gushiken jabs Makovsky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gushiken lands with a shot to the body.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gushiken sprawls well. Gushiken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Makovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Makovsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gushiken lands with an overhand left.
Gushiken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makovsky momentarily.
Gushiken lands the left hand.
Gushiken scores with a nice head shot.
Gushiken has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Makovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gushiken.
Gushiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gushiken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gushiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gushiken misses with a wild body shot.
Gushiken throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gushiken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
Makovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Gushiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makovsky throws an overhand right that lands on Gushiken's shoulder, as Gushiken tries to avoid the shot.
Makovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gushiken.
Makovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makovsky lands a body shot.
Gushiken lands the left hand.
Gushiken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Gushiken 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gushiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gushiken stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gushiken wants it to stay on the feet.
Gushiken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makovsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Gushiken off the cage and back into range.
Makovsky tries to move into range but Gushiken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makovsky scores with a punch to the head.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Makovsky is just out of range.
Gushiken throws a hook but Makovsky avoids it easily.
Makovsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Gushiken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch but Makovsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gushiken slips under a jab.
Gushiken looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makovsky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Gushiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makovsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Makovsky has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gushiken finds it's way round the side to connect with Makovsky's head.
Makovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Gushiken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zach Makovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gushiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makovsky with a nice head shot there.
Makovsky trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gushiken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makovsky is controlling him.
Makovsky trying to control but Gushiken is working from the bottom.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky won't allow Gushiken to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Gushiken kicks Makovsky off and gets to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gushiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makovsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Gushiken sprawls well. He's pushed Makovsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3#
Makovsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makovsky looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makovsky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makovsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Gushiken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makovsky looks for the body kick but Gushiken saw that one coming.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Gushiken tries to sprawl out of it but Makovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gushiken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gushiken connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makovsky. Makovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gushiken throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Makovsky misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Makovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Yoko Gushiken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makovsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gushiken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makovsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makovsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Gushiken rushes Makovsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gushiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makovsky working hard to break the clinch.
Gushiken prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makovsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gushiken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoko Gushiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gushiken 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoko Gushiken!
During a confident post fight interview, Yoko Gushiken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Destiny Tuesday 56
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
and Falcao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by Makovsky.
Falcao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Makovsky blocks a jab.
Falcao connects with a jab.#TD#
Makovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Falcao!
Falcao is looking for a sweep.
Falcao keeps trying to improve his position.
Falcao sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Makovsky has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makovsky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makovsky lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makovsky controlling his opponent.
Falcao is desperately trying to improve his position but Makovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Makovsky with the ground and pound from mount. #T2#
Makovsky landing shots from mount.
Falcao tries to hold on but Makovsky pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makovsky scoring with strikes but Falcao is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falcao is squirming around, avoiding Makovsky's attempts to control the action.
Falcao is looking to get to half guard.
Makovsky avoids the attempt from Falcao to control.#T3#
Makovsky unloading with bombs!
Makovsky landing strikes from the mount.
Makovsky looking to control but Falcao is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Falcao tries to lock up and control but Makovsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Makovsky landing punches.
Makovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Falcao slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Falcao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Falcao is not content to let Makovsky control the position.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky is thwarting Falcao's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Makovsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Makovsky. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makovsky.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falcao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makovsky throws out the jab.
Makovsky staying out of range there.#TD#
Makovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falcao sprawls well initially but Makovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Makovsky prevents Falcao from improving his position.#SUB#
Makovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Falcao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcao is doing well to control the position and prevent Makovsky from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Falcao tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Makovsky thows a huge punch but Falcao dodges it nicely.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Falcao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Falcao wants to get back to full guard.
Falcao trying to control here.
Falcao is looking to improve his position.
Makovsky throwing shots but Falcao is blocking nicely.
Falcao gets back to full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Falcao keeps moving.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Falcao has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Falcao is trying to keep Makovsky in close.
Makovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Falcao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makovsky content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makovsky stopping the sweep attempt from Falcao.
Makovsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Makovsky looking to pass the guard.
Zach Makovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makovsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Falcao has wrist control.
Falcao keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully.
Falcao wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Falcao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Falcao looking for a sweep. Not yet Falcao, not yet.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Falcao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makovsky is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falcao can do to turn this around?
Makovsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makovsky lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falcao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makovsky slows the pace down in half guard.
Makovsky is pressing down on Falcao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Falcao is holding on for now.
Falcao is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makovsky jumps into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Falcao manages to get back to half guard.
Falcao is refusing to be controlled, as Makovsky sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that second round.
That's time! Makovsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makovsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falcao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makovsky goes for a double leg but Falcao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcao continues to drive forward.
Falcao misses with a low kick as Makovsky jumps back.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
Makovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Falcao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Falcao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Falcao duly obliges.
A lazy left from Makovsky finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Falcao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Falcao connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falcao missing with a left hand there. Makovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Falcao but Falcao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makovsky fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Makovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falcao throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it. #T1#
Makovsky looks to land a combination. Falcao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makovsky.
Makovsky fails to land the takedown.
Falcao feints a counter leg kick.
Falcao punishes Makovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Makovsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Makovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falcao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falcao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makovsky on the side of the head.
Falcao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falcao. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Makovsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Falcao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Makovsky. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao throws a head kick that Makovsky semi-blocks.
Makovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makovsky scores with a hook to the body. Falcao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Falcao is out of range.
Diego Falcao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makovsky throws a right and a left that Falcao avoids nicely.
Makovsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
Diego Falcao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falcao throws a series of strikes that have Makovsky backpedaling.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Falcao, which made it look bad.
Falcao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makovsky looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makovsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcao ducks under a wild hook from Makovsky.#T3#
Makovsky slips a straight right by Falcao.
Falcao walks into a jab.
Falcao throws a sloppy head kick and Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcao.
Falcao swings for the body but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky scores with a nice strike.
Falcao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Diego Falcao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.
Falcao dodges the punch combination from Makovsky.
A big right from Falcao misses.
Makovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makovsky with a body shot.
Makovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Falcao circles away.#T4#
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Falcao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makovsky lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Falcao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makovsky.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcao takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Makovsky scores with a four punch combination!
Falcao thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falcao misses the shot to the body.
Falcao throws a front kick aimed at Makovsky's knee but Makovsky avoids it well.
Falcao is looking to score with low kicks.
Makovsky half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zach Makovsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falcao throws the left hand but Makovsky avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Falcao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makovsky 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Destiny 164:Fakiiri vs Marshal
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Arvo Penaali has been cut.
Penaali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penaali looks to land a combination but Makovsky avoids it well.
Penaali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makovsky shoots in for a double leg but Penaali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penaali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makovsky has time to react.
Penaali misses with a two punch combination.
Makovsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penaali defends it well.
Makovsky lands a nice hook to Penaali's body. Penaali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makovsky misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Penaali counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makovsky is trying to force a seperation but Penaali has the dominant position.#TD2#
Makovsky is trying to trip Penaali. He has hold of a leg but Penaali is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Makovsky persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makovsky wants to pass the guard but Penaali is keeping the position.#SUB#
Penaali looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penaali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Penaali looking for subs off his back but Makovsky has passed one foot through into half guard.
Penaali has a hand on Makovsky's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Makovsky takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Makovsky trying to control but Penaali is having none of it.
Makovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Penaali tries to hold on but Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penaali hang on?
Makovsky looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#
Penaali is rocked!#T2#
Makovsky raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Penaali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Arvo Penaali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Makovsky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penaali looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makovsky cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#CUT2#
Jeez, Arvo Penaali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arvo Penaali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zach Makovsky!
In his post fight interview, Zach Makovsky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Destiny 159:Grice vs Fakiiri 2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larusso moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Larusso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makovsky.
Larusso cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Larusso lunges at Makovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makovsky's hand.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makovsky checks a leg kick.
Makovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Larusso sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larusso lands a nice shot to the body.
Larusso connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larusso lands a really nice looking cross but Makovsky seems unphased.
Makovsky cracks the inside of Larusso's front leg.
Makovsky with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larusso counters with a two punch combo.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
Makovsky connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Makovsky blocks a low kick nicely.
It looks like Larusso has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Makovsky misses the jab.
Larusso throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Makovsky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makovsky. #ES#
Larusso has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Makovsky has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Makovsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Makovsky slips a jab and a cross from Larusso.
Makovsky tries for a takedown but Larusso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makovsky misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Larusso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larusso bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makovsky takes a swing at Larusso's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Larusso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larusso feints and then cracks Makovsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makovsky down.
Larusso darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Larusso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makovsky will feel that in the morning.
Larusso throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Larusso gets caught flat footed, as Makovsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makovsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makovsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Larusso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larusso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makovsky won't allow Larusso to get back to his feet.
Makovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Larusso keeping moving, preventing Makovsky from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Larusso is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makovsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Daniel Larusso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makovsky misses with a body shot.
Makovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makovsky with a nice cross.
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Makovsky avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makovsky checks a leg kick.
Larusso slips a jab and a cross from Makovsky.
Makovsky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larusso scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Larusso moves away and avoids it.
Makovsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Larusso pinned against the cage. Larusso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Makovsky shoots in and drives through. Larusso sprawls well.
Makovsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Larusso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makovsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makovsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makovsky misses with a takedown
letting Larusso counter with a right hand.
Larusso lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makovsky throws a low kick but Larusso moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makovsky.
Makovsky throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Larusso works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larusso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larusso, as that shot connected.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown but Larusso shows good takedown defense.
Larusso lands an overhand right.
Larusso is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Larusso fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniel Larusso is winning the standup battle so far.
Larusso scoring well with a low kick there.
#TD2#
Makovsky looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Makovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Makovsky looks to land a strike but Larusso avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Larusso wants to sweep here but Makovsky controlling him for the moment.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving.
Makovsky with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Makovsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Larusso is retaining full guard.
Makovsky trying to control but Larusso is working from the bottom.
Larusso is looking to stand up but Makovsky isn't so interested in that idea.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Larusso keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky throws a body punch but Larusso moves out of range.
Makovsky with a poor takedown
and Larusso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Larusso misses.
Larusso throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makovsky.
Makovsky has his takedown stuffed
and Larusso counters with an outside leg kick.
Daniel Larusso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.#T2#
Larusso keeps Makovsky at a distance using the push kick.
Larusso throws a leg kick but Makovsky moved away.
Larusso connects with a right hand. Makovsky shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Larusso. No joy for Makovsky on that attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Larusso. That snapped Makovsky's head back.
Makovsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Larusso. That snapped Makovsky's head back.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Larusso makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Larusso checks a low kick from Makovsky.
Makovsky closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larusso punishes Makovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Larusso.
Larusso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Larusso lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Makovsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larusso defends well and Makovsky ends up having to push Larusso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larusso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makovsky's calf.
Makovsky closes the distance and clinches up with Larusso, looking for a takedown. Makovsky pushes Larusso against the cage but Larusso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Larusso throwing a counter right hand but Makovsky manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Makovsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makovsky throws a leg kick
and Larusso counters with a solid body kick.
Makovsky is breathing heavily.
Larusso lands a jab to the head.
Larusso throws a head kick but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky throws a hook to the side of Larusso's head but Larusso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Larusso. That one must have hurt.
Larusso bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makovsky's head.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Larusso is just out of range.
Makovsky walks into a straight right hand from Larusso.#T4#
Larusso with a nice cross.#ROC#
Makovsky is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larusso.
Makovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Larusso finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larusso, right into the meat.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larusso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larusso steps in with a hook that catches Makovsky right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Larusso follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Makovsky looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Larusso!
An out of breath and clearly excited Daniel Larusso thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Prestige FC 65: Second Chance
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Makovsky drives through with a takedown into Szczęsny's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makovsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Makovsky postures up in Szczęsny's guard and throws a big left but Szczęsny blocks it.
Makovsky throwing strikes from guard but Szczęsny blocks nicely.
Makovsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Szczęsny holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky won't allow Szczęsny to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Makovsky gets the takedown into side control.
Szczęsny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makovsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Makovsky controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Szczęsny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Szczęsny is trying to improve his position.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky cracks Szczęsny with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Makovsky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Szczęsny taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Makovsky working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Szczęsny manages to get back to half guard.
Szczęsny is looking to improve his position.
Szczęsny is positioning himself well to prevent Makovsky advancing to mount.
Szczęsny knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makovsky on the ground.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to get to full guard but Makovsky has control of the leg.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Makovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Makovsky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Makovsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szczęsny's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Szczęsny'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makovsky lands a nice short elbow.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Szczęsny is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Makovsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Szczęsny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Szczęsny wants to get back to his feet.
Makovsky trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Makovsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Makovsky misses with a body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makovsky is out of range.
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky misses with a leg kick.
Makovsky gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
Szczęsny throwing a counter right hand but Makovsky manages to avoid it.
Makovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Makovsky is predictable there
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range. #T1#
Makovsky misses with the combination.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Victor Szczęsny is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Szczęsny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Makovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Szczęsny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makovsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Szczęsny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Szczęsny is trying to keep Makovsky in close.
#T2#
Szczęsny controlling Makovsky's posture.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Makovsky landing with the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is adopting a defensive guard.
Szczęsny can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makovsky controls the pace.
Makovsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Makovsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Szczęsny utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szczęsny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makovsky trying to control but Szczęsny is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Makovsky misses.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with an open hand slap.
Makovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Makovsky swinging wildly here.
Makovsky keeps the fight on the outside.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Makovsky misses with a takedown
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Szczęsny.
Makovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Makovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makovsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Makovsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szczęsny.
Donk. Szczęsny catches Makovsky right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Makovsky does no damage.
Makovsky throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Szczęsny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Makovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD2#
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makovsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szczęsny is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Szczęsny 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.
Szczęsny wants to control but Makovsky passes easily into half guard.
Makovsky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Makovsky is looking to take a break and control but Szczęsny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szczęsny wants to get back to full guard.
Makovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szczęsny tries to roll over but Makovsky keeps him under control.
Szczęsny keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Makovsky wants to control but Szczęsny is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Makovsky ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Makovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makovsky's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Szczęsny.#T3#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makovsky misses with the body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zach Makovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makovsky avoids the head kick by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny drops his hands momentarily and Makovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Szczęsny finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Szczęsny lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Makovsky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makovsky showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makovsky. #T4#
Szczęsny keeping control of the position.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain the position but Makovsky is very close to passing his half guard.
Makovsky wants to pass the guard but Szczęsny is defending well.
Makovsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makovsky slips a nice elbow through Szczęsny's hands, connecting with Szczęsny's forehead.
Makovsky working Szczęsny over with strikes.
Szczęsny is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Szczęsny is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Victor Szczęsny did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makovsky moves away.
Makovsky shoots and misses
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Makovsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szczęsny jabs Makovsky right on the nose. Makovsky blinks but takes it well.
Szczęsny misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makovsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Szczęsny tries to sprawl but Makovsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makovsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Szczęsny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makovsky prevents Szczęsny from standing back up.
Makovsky is keen to just control but Szczęsny is a slippery customer.#T1#
Szczęsny taking some punishment here, with Makovsky in his half guard.
Oh Szczęsny is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zach Makovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makovsky prevents Szczęsny from improving his position.
Szczęsny is trying to stand.
Szczęsny seems to have got his legs back now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Makovsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Szczęsny but Szczęsny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Makovsky strikes.
Szczęsny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makovsky.
Makovsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Szczęsny misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny misses the jab.
Makovsky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Makovsky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Makovsky lands in his opponent's guard.
Makovsky controlling from the top position.
Szczęsny wants to sweep but no luck.
Makovsky chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Makovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Makovsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Szczęsny looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makovsky is one step ahead there.
Szczęsny avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makovsky throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makovsky sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Makovsky.
Makovsky has his takedown stuffed
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor Szczęsny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Makovsky.
Makovsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Szczęsny was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny with a hook.
A good leg kick by Szczęsny.
Makovsky looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Zach Makovsky in 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Makovsky.
Nice straight punches there by Szczęsny. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick which misses Makovsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Makovsky tries to avoid it.
Szczęsny wants to clinch up but Makovsky keeps it at a distance.
Makovsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Szczęsny swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczęsny's guard.
Szczęsny is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makovsky dives into side control.
#REVR#
Szczęsny is trying to get back to half guard.
Szczęsny is pushing Makovsky's head away, looking to escape. Makovsky manages to hold on to the position though.
Szczęsny tries to buck Makovsky off but Makovsky is having none of it.#T1#
Makovsky lands some shots froms side control.
Szczęsny is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Makovsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Szczęsny is defending well.
Makovsky scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Szczęsny is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Makovsky can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky!
Zach Makovsky is the new bantamweight champion!
Zach Makovsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Victor Szczęsny had this to say: 'I really wanted to defend the belt but it didn't work out. I'm looking to win back this title or take the 145 belt!'.
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Event:
Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Makovsky walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makovsky 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.
A swing and a miss from Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Makovsky only half commits.
Makovsky slips under a jab.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Makovsky avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range.
Makovsky with the counter takedown but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Makovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.
A low kick from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.#T2#
Szczęsny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Makovsky scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makovsky connects with a body shot that sends Szczęsny's belly button to the back.
Makovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Makovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.#CL#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
Makovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makovsky's brow.
Szczęsny prevents Makovsky from breaking the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3##BC2#
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Szczęsny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Szczęsny has closed the distance and engaged Makovsky in a clinch.
#BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands with a good body shot.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makovsky swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makovsky.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T4#
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the leg kick from Makovsky.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makovsky feints the counter takedown.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
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!
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczęsny's guard.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Szczęsny is working hard here to advance position.
Szczęsny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makovsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Makovsky's front leg.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Makovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Makovsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick.
Makovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Makovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Makovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Szczęsny didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Makovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczęsny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makovsky stays in close to Szczęsny's body and controls the position.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but instead Makovsky has moved into half guard.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Makovsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky wants to take a breather but Szczęsny is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Makovsky dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
#T3#
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makovsky tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position. #BC2#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Szczęsny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makovsky's efforts to push away.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Makovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Makovsky misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Makovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Makovsky blocking some punches.
#T1#
Szczęsny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Makovsky is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Szczęsny has Makovsky pressed against the ropes, preventing Makovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Makovsky tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves away #TD2#
so Makovsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T2#
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Makovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Makovsky is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny lands with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Makovsky misses.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.#T4#
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Makovsky was not able to check.
Makovsky throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makovsky can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny throws a low kick, looking for Makovsky's leg but Makovsky calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makovsky's hands.
Makovsky throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makovsky slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Makovsky dips to his left and cracks Szczęsny with an uppercut!
Makovsky 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Szczęsny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Victor Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Makovsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Szczęsny.#CL#
Szczęsny forces Makovsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
#T2#
Makovsky is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Makovsky in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Makovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky misses with an uppercut.
Makovsky scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.#T4#
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Makovsky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makovsky scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Zach Makovsky in that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Makovsky misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Szczęsny thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Szczęsny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Makovsky backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Makovsky controls the action.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Makovsky can't break the clinch.
Makovsky blocks an elbow strike.
Makovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczęsny won't allow it.
#BC2#
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Makovsky misses.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Makovsky ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makovsky. Makovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makovsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Makovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny cracks a nice hook into Makovsky's ribs.#T3#
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Makovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szczęsny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makovsky. That one must have hurt.
Makovsky throws a combination. Szczęsny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot that sends Makovsky's belly button to the back.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny lands a really nice looking cross but Makovsky seems unphased.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot that snaps Makovsky's head back.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makovsky throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny tests Makovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Makovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Victor Szczęsny waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Prestige FC 58: London 5
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Makovsky slips the punch.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Makovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Makovsky.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Makovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikey Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makovsky.
Hopkins throws a hook but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Makovsky throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makovsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Makovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makovsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Makovsky moved out of range.
Makovsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hopkins.
Makovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a right hand that Hopkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Hopkins also avoids with ease.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Makovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Hopkins swings for the body but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins lands an overhand right.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Makovsky slips the punch.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Makovsky ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Makovsky throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makovsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
#T3#
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makovsky doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makovsky misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Hopkins throws a right hand that Makovsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Makovsky also avoids with ease.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makovsky throws out the jab.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Makovsky ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Makovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Makovsky takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins throws a hook but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky feints the counter takedown.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makovsky.#T4#
Makovsky takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Makovsky.
No joy there for Makovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makovsky avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Makovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Makovsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makovsky lands a jab to the nose.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Makovsky avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Makovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makovsky blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Hopkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Makovsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hopkins defends it well.
Makovsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Makovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makovsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makovsky feints the counter takedown.
Makovsky throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Makovsky blocks it.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hopkins duly obliges.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makovsky staying out of range there.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makovsky misses with a double jab.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Mikey Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Makovsky scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Makovsky avoids it well.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Makovsky moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins slips a jab and a cross from Makovsky.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makovsky.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Makovsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Makovsky on the side of the head.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hopkins!
Makovsky throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Makovsky saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Makovsky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Makovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Makovsky. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Makovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Makovsky doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins swings for the body but Makovsky moves out of range.
Hopkins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hopkins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makovsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Makovsky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#ROC2#
Hopkins is rocked!
Makovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Hopkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makovsky lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hopkins falls backwards - clearly groggy! Makovsky dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zach Makovsky! Zach Makovsky retains his bantamweight title!
Zach Makovsky bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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