Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Makwame scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Makwame throws a hook but Marais blocks it.
Marais takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marais takes one on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makwame.
Makwame slaps away a takedown attempt from Marais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makwame displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Makwame shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marais's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makwame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marais is controlling Makwame's posture.#T1#
Marais looking to control. #SUB#
Marais is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makwame defends well.
Marais looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makwame is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marais has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Makwame is looking to defend but Marais has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Makwame! Marais pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Makwame taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brian Marais!
Our winner, Brian Marais, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Moses Makwame spoke after the fight, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Gracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracias throws a hook to the side of Makwame's head but Makwame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makwame throws a head kick but Gracias moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Gracias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracias misses with a two punch combination.
Makwame throws a right hand that misses
and Gracias counters with a two punch combo.
Gracias throws the left hand but Makwame avoids the punch easily.
Makwame fails to land the takedown.
Gracias tries to counter with a clinch but Makwame shakes him off and moves away.
Gracias looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well.
Makwame is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracias.
Makwame fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracias tries to bum rush Makwame with a series of wild strikes but Makwame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makwame throws a series of punches but Gracias moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makwame takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracias scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gracias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Gracias swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Makwame counters by moving into the clinch.
Makwame misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Gracias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makwame shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Makwame on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Gracias.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Gracias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muchos Gracias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Makwame gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Gracias manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracias misses with a body shot. #T2#
Makwame tries to clinch up
and Gracias counters with a two punch combo.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Gracias misses with a double jab.
Makwame feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Makwame.
Makwame changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracias throws a body shot but no joy.
Makwame is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracias.
Makwame misses with a takedown attempt - Gracias sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracias unleashes a big counter combination but Makwame bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Makwame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makwame looks for the body kick but Gracias saw that one coming.
Gracias throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Makwame tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracias swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracias lands a jab-cross combination.
Muchos Gracias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Gracias as Makwame shoots in.
Gracias wants to counter with a clinch but Makwame pushes him away.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracias.
Makwame has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gracias.
Gracias misses with a double jab #CL#
and Makwame counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Gracias on the inside. #BC2#
Gracias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias throws a series of punches but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracias.
Gracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Makwame.
Gracias swinging wildly here.
Gracias misses with a two punch combination.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Makwame misses.
Gracias is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Gracias.
Makwame shoots in and drives through. Gracias sprawls well.
Gracias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makwame ducks right into an uppercut from Gracias.
Gracias misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makwame circles away quickly and effectively.
Makwame drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracias sprawls and moves away.
Makwame swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracias throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Makwame counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gracias!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Makwame tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muchos Gracias dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Makwame fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makwame counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracias misses with the combination.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Gracias misses.
Gracias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makwame counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makwame looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracias swings widly with a right hand
and Makwame counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame throws a right hand that misses
and Gracias counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracias misses with a two punch combination.
Makwame wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracias steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makwame. That one must have hurt.
Makwame shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Makwame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Makwame throws the left hand but Gracias avoids the punch easily.
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makwame is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracias looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Makwame. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracias misses with a wild combination.
Makwame throws a right hand that Gracias ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracias also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Gracias. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame tries to clinch up but Gracias circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makwame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makwame tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makwame throws out a loose jab but Gracias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracias swinging wildly here. #T2#
Gracias moves forwards but Makwame connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moses Makwame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makwame closes the distance and clinches up with Gracias, looking for a takedown. Makwame pushes Gracias against the cage but Gracias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Makwame tries to clinch up but Gracias circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Makwame counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Makwame misses with a double jab
and Gracias counters with a one-two to the body.
Makwame shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracias sprawls well. Gracias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makwame gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##CL#
Gracias gets tackled into the cage by Makwame. Makwame maintains the clinch.
Makwame throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makwame misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makwame tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracias just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makwame misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Gracias breaks from the clinch.
Gracias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Gracias looks to move away, Makwame throws a big counter combo but Gracias just gets out of the way.
Makwame is looking to clinch.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses.
Makwame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracias throws a shot to the body.
Gracias misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Gracias.
Makwame appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Makwame.
Gracias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makwame is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracias.
Makwame shoots in looking for a takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl out of it but Makwame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gracias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makwame shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracias pinned against the cage. Gracias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muchos Gracias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makwame is looking to clinch.
Gracias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makwame throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracias's head.
Gracias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makwame's head backwards.
Gracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Gracias tries to get set, Makwame tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracias manages to avoid the attempt.
Makwame misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Gracias. Those never looked like landing.
Gracias's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gracias duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Makwame. That snapped Gracias's head back.
Gracias throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makwame thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracias if he has to take too many more of those.
Makwame misses with the combination. #T1#
Makwame wants to clinch.
Makwame throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracias counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracias throws a jab but it's blocked by Makwame.
Makwame looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Gracias. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracias misses with a series of wild punches.
Makwame throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makwame throws a head kick but Gracias moves out of range. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Makwame 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makwame throws a body punch but Gracias moves out of range.
A punch combination from Gracias misses.
Gracias slips a jab from Makwame.
Gracias misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Makwame misses its target.
Makwame throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makwame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makwame tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracias paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracias swings for the body but Makwame moves out of range.
Muchos Gracias seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Makwame has Gracias up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Gracias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracias fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Makwame bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makwame looks for a takedown but Gracias sprawls well.
Makwame slips a straight right by Gracias.
Makwame seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracias throws a right hand that Makwame ducks under and follows up with a left that Makwame also avoids with ease.
It appears Makwame was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gracias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makwame.
Gracias lands with an uppercut that bounces Makwame off the cage and back into range.
Gracias misses with the combination.
Makwame lands a head kick. Gracias smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makwame loads up on a big right hand but Gracias slips the punch.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gracias throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makwame on the side of the head.
Makwame moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracias misses with a few strikes there.
Gracias misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makwame. Gracias does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracias is looking for the big counter here.
Gracias fails to land with a series of punches.
Makwame quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gracias misses with an uppercut. Makwame saw that one coming.
Donk. Gracias catches Makwame right on the button with a cross.
Gracias leaves Makwame with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Gracias scores with a four punch combination!
Gracias takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracias thuds his right hand into Makwame's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muchos Gracias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracias 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muchos Gracias!
In defeat, Moses Makwame stepped up to the mic, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 46
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Butthead looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
Butthead shoots for a double leg takedown but Makwame sprawls well. He's pushed Butthead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butthead shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makwame as he avoids it easily.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beavis Butthead.
Butthead shoots in and drives through. Makwame sprawls well.
Makwame throwing a counter right hand but Butthead manages to avoid it.#CL#
Makwame has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Makwame on the inside. #TD#
Makwame has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Butthead uses from the top position.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Makwame is looking for a triangle but Butthead pushes his legs off easily.
Butthead looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makwame working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butthead works over Makwame with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butthead won't allow Makwame to sweep him here.
Butthead is in close to Makwame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butthead throws an elbow that misses. Makwame uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Butthead's guard. Nice move by Makwame!#REVR##T1#
Makwame prevents Butthead from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Makwame drops back, looking for a kneebar! Butthead looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Butthead looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Butthead! #REVB#
Butthead cracks Makwame with a big elbow.
Makwame takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makwame struggling a bit here.
Makwame has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Butthead scores with a couple of short elbows.
Makwame wants to control but Butthead postures up.
Makwame is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Butthead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Makwame tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Makwame regains half guard.#T2#
Makwame has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butthead lands with a punch from half guard.
Makwame has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makwame wants to control but Butthead is keeping busy.
Makwame has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead working over Makwame with some ground and pound. Makwame looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Butthead slips a nice elbow through Makwame's hands, connecting with Makwame's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Butthead connects with a nice short shot to Makwame's temple.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makwame with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions off his back.
Butthead looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Butthead working over Makwame with some ground and pound. Makwame looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Butthead slips a nice elbow through Makwame's hands, connecting with Makwame's forehead.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Butthead drops an elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Butthead looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makwame with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
Butthead lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makwame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butthead's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makwame is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Makwame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makwame misses with a head shot. Butthead uses the momentum to regain guard.
Makwame has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Butthead keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.
Butthead looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makwame prevents Butthead from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Butthead can do anything to dispel that myth.
Butthead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makwame manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Butthead working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame wants to sweep here but Butthead controlling him for the moment.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beavis Butthead dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makwame stuffs the takedown.
Makwame quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Butthead shoots in for a double leg but Makwame sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Butthead drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Makwame is trying to keep Butthead in close.
Makwame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makwame looking to control.
Butthead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butthead content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makwame looking to control. #T1#
Butthead keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makwame's head.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound.
Makwame working a defensive guard here.
Butthead lands a couple of digs.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Makwame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butthead defends well.
Makwame looking for a sweep. Not yet Makwame, not yet.
Butthead lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makwame has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Makwame wants to sweep but no luck.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead stands up over Makwame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Butthead works over Makwame with some ground and pound from guard.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butthead distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makwame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butthead landing some decent shots from guard.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Beavis Butthead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makwame is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Butthead tries to roll over but Makwame keeps him under control.
Makwame tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Butthead wants to improve his position but Makwame is controlling well. #T3##SUB#
Makwame 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.
Makwame is keen to just control but Butthead is a slippery customer.
Butthead avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makwame. #SUB#
Makwame trying to work for an americana but Butthead has managed to regain full guard.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Butthead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Butthead is looking to stand up but Makwame isn't so interested in that idea.
Makwame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butthead keeping full guard, as Makwame tries to pass.
Makwame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makwame is pushing down on Butthead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Butthead is fighting to maintain full guard but Makwame has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Butthead wants to get back to full guard.
Butthead is trying to stand up here but Makwame is controlling him well.
Butthead is staying active underneath Makwame, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beavis Butthead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Butthead gets a takedown into half guard.
Butthead is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Butthead working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butthead lands a nice short elbow.
Makwame has hold of Butthead's hands but Butthead slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butthead takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butthead lands strikes from half guard.
Makwame wants to get back to full guard.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Butthead is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame gets full guard.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Butthead postures up.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Makwame working for a triangle but Butthead defends it easily.
Makwame has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Butthead chips away with some ground and pound.#ES#
Makwame kicks Butthead off and gets to his feet.
Butthead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Makwame is fending him off so far but Butthead persists. Nope, Makwame circles away and we're back to standing.
Makwame throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makwame throws a shot from downtown. Butthead moves away and avoids it.
Butthead tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Butthead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butthead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makwame tries to avoid it but Butthead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makwame to the ground. Makwame escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Butthead closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Makwame quickly recovers to half guard.
Makwame moves into full guard.
Butthead works over Makwame with some ground and pound from guard.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butthead cracks Makwame with a solid left hand.#T2#
Makwame has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Butthead won't allow Makwame to sweep him here.
Butthead connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Makwame has his foot on Butthead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Butthead works his way back into a safe position though.
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Butthead is in close to Makwame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound.
Butthead landing with the ground and pound.
Butthead makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Butthead working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Makwame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makwame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butthead is one step ahead there.
Butthead is working Makwame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Makwame has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Butthead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Butthead with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Butthead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.#SUB#
Makwame looking for a guillotine here but Butthead defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butthead is working Makwame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Butthead is working Makwame over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Butthead with a nice head shot there.
Butthead postures up and lands a big shot to Makwame's brow.
Butthead is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Butthead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makwame has momentary wrist control but Butthead slips an elbow through the middle.
Makwame wants to stand up but Butthead is controlling him.
Butthead scoring with punches to the head and body.
Butthead stands up over Makwame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Butthead scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butthead doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butthead manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butthead cracks Makwame with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beavis Butthead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Butthead 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beavis Butthead!
After winning the bout, Beavis Butthead thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Moses Makwame spoke after the fight, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Makwame.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makwame - that will leave a mark!
Ramesha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Makwame counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramesha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Ramesha tightens his grip and picks Makwame up, before dumping him to the ground. Makwame manages to land in guard.
Makwame tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makwame has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ramesha throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makwame lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ramesha keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.
Makwame wants to pass the guard but Ramesha is keeping the position.#T1#
Ramesha keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.
Ramesha controlling Makwame's posture.
Makwame throws a big elbow that misses.
Makwame throwing strikes but missing.
Makwame in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Makwame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makwame is fighting to break Ramesha's control of his arms but Ramesha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makwame looking to pass the guard.
Makwame preventing the sweep.
Makwame stands and throws Ramesha's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Makwame tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramesha tries to bench press Makwame off him but Makwame keeps the position.
Ramesha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Makwame tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Makwame is looking to take a break and control but Ramesha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramesha sneaks back into half guard.
Makwame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makwame is trying to control. Ramesha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramesha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makwame. #SUB2#
Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramesha defends it well.
Makwame is trying to control. Ramesha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ramesha wants to get back to full guard.
Makwame is trying to control the action in half guard but Ramesha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramesha wants to get back to full guard.
Makwame trying to control the action but Ramesha is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makwame performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Makwame closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Makwame with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makwame, as that shot connected. #TD#
Ramesha bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Makwame is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramesha connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Makwame some visible discomfort.
Makwame is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makwame is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makwame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makwame bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramesha's guard. #REVB#
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!
Ramesha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makwame controls the pace.#T1#
Ramesha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramesha holds on and takes a little breather.
Makwame wants to pass the guard but Ramesha is keeping the position.
Moses Makwame has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makwame passes into half guard.
Ramesha trying to control here. #SUB2#
Makwame wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramesha is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makwame is taking a breather. Ramesha says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Makwame trying to control the action but Ramesha is working from the bottom.
Ramesha on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramesha tries to get out of the position.
Ramesha wants to get back to full guard.
Ramesha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ramesha pulls Makwame in close to his closed guard and prevents Makwame from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makwame passes into half guard.
Makwame wants to free his trapped foot but Ramesha is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Makwame wants to control but Ramesha is keeping him busy.
Makwame with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makwame throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makwame trying to control from half guard but Ramesha is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramesha shoots in and drives through. Makwame sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Ramesha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramesha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makwame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramesha has his takedown stuffed
and Makwame counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Ramesha. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Ramesha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ramesha tries to sprawl but Makwame drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makwame throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramesha to regain full guard.
Makwame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makwame slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makwame wants to take a breather but Ramesha is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramesha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makwame scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Makwame is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ramesha has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makwame scores with a shot to the body.
Makwame connects with a high kick.
Ramesha dives in for a single leg takedown but Makwame sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Makwame catches Ramesha right on the button with a cross.
Ramesha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makwame sprawls well. Makwame wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramesha gets slowly back to his feet.
Aslan Ramesha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramesha looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aslan Ramesha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makwame.#T1#
Ramesha shoots in looking for a takedown but Makwame manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramesha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramesha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makwame throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makwame shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramesha as he avoids it easily.
Makwame throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramesha.#CL2#
Makwame gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makwame lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Makwame drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramesha is in close to Makwame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ramesha landing some decent shots from guard.
Ramesha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Makwame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Makwame is looking for a triangle but Ramesha pushes his legs off easily.
Ramesha with a nice head shot there.
Makwame trying to keep a closed guard but Ramesha is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makwame is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ramesha is looking to sweep but instead, Makwame has passed into half guard.
Makwame is trying to control. Ramesha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Ramesha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makwame.
Makwame prevents Ramesha from improving his position.
Makwame is looking to take a break and control but Ramesha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramesha is pressing down on Makwame's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Makwame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramesha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makwame postures up and lands a big shot to Ramesha's brow.
Makwame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramesha is keeping the position for now.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makwame showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makwame trying to control but Ramesha is working from the bottom.
Ramesha tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Makwame as Ramesha shoots in.
Aslan Ramesha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramesha dives in and grabs Makwame's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makwame pushes down on Ramesha's head and hops out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makwame has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A victorious Moses Makwame thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Makwame drives through with a takedown into Ali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Ali uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Makwame dives in and scores a takedown into Ali's guard.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makwame is in close to Ali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.
Makwame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makwame controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ali wants to stand and escape but Makwame is having none of it. #SUB2#
Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Makwame stopping the sweep attempt from Ali.
Makwame wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Makwame scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makwame looking to pass the guard.
Makwame passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Makwame tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it. #SUB2#
Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Ali defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Makwame is looking for a kimura but Ali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makwame to get the leverage.
Makwame seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ali does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ali is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Makwame jumps into side control!
Makwame has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Makwame passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ali!
Makwame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makwame is trying to take his opponent's back.
Makwame pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Makwame punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Makwame working for a guillotine from mount but Ali is in no mood to give up.
Ali is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Makwame has hold of Ali's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ali manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Makwame is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ali is surviving well by controlling Makwame's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Ali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Makwame.
Makwame content just to control the position here.
Makwame putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
Makwame takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ali has given up his back.
Ali is covering up but some of the strikes from Makwame are getting through and doing damage. #SUB2#
Ali fending off the submission attempt from Makwame.
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!
Makwame trying to control.
Ali is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame 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#
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makwame swivels and escapes.
Ali with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Makwame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Makwame.
Ali is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Makwame dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Makwame tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makwame has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makwame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ali keeps working.
Ali tries to buck Makwame off but Makwame is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Makwame is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Ali looks calm but he's in trouble here. Makwame gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Ali is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Makwame lets go of the hold and Ali can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moses Makwame!
A relieved looking Moses Makwame thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DSC STRIKE 34
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Red shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makwame as he avoids it easily.
Makwame wants to clinch up but Red keeps it at a distance.
Makwame throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Red forces Makwame back against the cage and clinches.
The referee calls for Red to work.
Makwame lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like George Red has been cut.
Red blocking some punches. #TD2#
Makwame gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Red striking off his back but it's not causing Makwame any problems.
Red thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Red is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Red trying to control the position here.
Makwame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Red is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.
Makwame is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Red keeps moving.
Makwame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Red seems keen to control Makwame's posture.
Makwame trying to control but Red is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Red has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makwame can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Red working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makwame doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Makwame manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Makwame avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Makwame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Makwame trying to control but Red is working from the bottom.
Makwame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Red is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makwame defends well.
Red is trying to control the position but Makwame postures up.
Makwame has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Makwame content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Red has locked up a guillotine! Red's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Makwame is holding on here and Red must be using up a lot of energy. Makwame has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Red gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Red!
George Red spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Moses Makwame stepped up to the mic, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 31
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Allen wants the takedown. Makwame is fighting it off but Allen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Makwame's guard against the cage.
Makwame wants to sweep here but Allen controlling him for the moment.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Makwame working a defensive guard here.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makwame's head.
Makwame avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Allen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Allen postures up. #SUB2#
Allen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Makwame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB2#
Makwame escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Makwame.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Makwame had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Allen defends it easily.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makwame's head.
Allen distracts Makwame with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Allen stands up from Makwame's guard - Allen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Makwame cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##TD2#
Makwame scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame tries to score with some ground and pound. Allen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Allen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Allen there.
Allen controlling the action here.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makwame keeping hold of Allen's head, controlling as best he can.
Allen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Makwame makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Makwame.
Allen cracks Makwame with a solid left hand.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Allen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SU#
Allen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Makwame manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen has his hands on Makwame's head, controlling the position.
Allen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Allen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Makwame closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bruce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Makwame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Makwame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen gets back to half guard.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makwame can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Makwame missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Allen tries to get to full guard but Makwame has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Makwame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Makwame tries to pass the half guard into mount. Allen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Allen keeping hold of Makwame's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Makwame is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Allen won't allow Makwame to pass to mount.
Allen gets back to full guard.
Makwame trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
Makwame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makwame might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Allen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Allen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Makwame, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Makwame against the cage but Makwame circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Moses Makwame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Makwame shows good takedown defense.
Makwame stuffs the takedown.
Makwame steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makwame throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Allen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makwame won't be happy with that.
Makwame is looking to reverse the position.
Allen working the head with strikes.
Allen working the ground and pound.
Makwame sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Allen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Makwame doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Allen. #SUB2#
Makwame looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Makwame wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makwame slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen stands up over Makwame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen is in close to Makwame's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Allen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen avoids the body shot from Makwame.
Makwame throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Makwame clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Allen scores with a takedown into Makwame's guard.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Makwame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makwame controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
Allen landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makwame has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Makwame's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Makwame looking to control.
Allen with a nice head shot there.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Makwame has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Allen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makwame keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Allen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allen trying to control but Makwame is working from the bottom.
Allen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Makwame's head.
Allen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allen pushes down on Makwame's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Allen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makwame throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Makwame trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen working the head and body with strikes.
Makwame is staying active underneath Allen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Allen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Makwame is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allen pulls his head out easily.
Allen prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Makwame is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Allen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makwame wants to get back to full guard.
Makwame trying to hold on to Allen's head to control him but Allen postures up.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Allen slows the pace down in half guard.
Allen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makwame taking some punishment here, with Allen in his half guard.
Allen is controlling the pace.
Makwame is trying to control but can't.
Bruce Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen wants to pass to mount but Makwame is defending the position.
Makwame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
Our winner, Bruce Allen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Moses Makwame was interviewed post fight and said 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 28
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Makwame lands with a slapping head kick.
Makwame avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Bell backs off Makwame throws a huge counter combo but Bell manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Makwame moves into the clinch.
Makwame is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bell to keep the fight standing.
Bell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell cracks Makwame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Makwame.#CL2#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Makwame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Bell's head coaches at Big Price MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makwame dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Makwame wants to counter with a clinch but Bell pushes him away.
Makwame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Makwame looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makwame counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Makwame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makwame looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makwame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell.
Makwame tries to counter with a clinch but Bell shakes him off and moves away.
Bell throws a body punch but Makwame moves out of range.
Bell misses with a double jab. #T2#
Bell swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makwame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Makwame has managed to clinch.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makwame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Makwame breaks from the clinch.
Makwame takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Makwame fails to land the takedown.
Jeremy Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jeremy Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makwame backs up against the cage.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch combination from Bell misses. #CL2#
Makwame pushes Bell up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC2#
Makwame manages to break the clinch.
Makwame throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target. #CL2#
Makwame clinches. #BC2#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame tries to counter with a clinch but Bell shakes him off and moves away.
Makwame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makwame tries to clinch there but Bell circles away.
Makwame moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makwame doesn't manage to clinch there - Bell circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makwame.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well. #CL2#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makwame landing knees to the body. #T4#
Makwame fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Makwame escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well.
Makwame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makwame circles away quickly and effectively.
Makwame will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
Bell misses with a wild combination.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Makwame rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell throws a series of strikes that have Makwame backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Bell.
Bell sets himself, and Makwame steps forward looking for the clinch! Bell avoids it this time.
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 Jeremy Bell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makwames jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jeremy Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Makwame takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Makwame clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bell looks to land a combination but Makwame avoids it well.
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makwame is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makwame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bell lands the left hand.#T1#
Makwame smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell feints a jab promting Makwame to slip. Bell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Makwame slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jeremy Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Makwame.
Makwame tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bell defends well and Makwame ends up having to push Bell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bell throws a body punch but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makwame is looking to clinch but Bell is avoiding it.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Bell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Bell.
Bell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell swats away the attempt to clinch by Makwame.
Makwame throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Makwame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Bell gets tackled into the cage by Makwame. Makwame maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Makwame.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makwame is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makwame lands with a light punch inside.
Makwame has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bell after a bit of a struggle.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
Makwame tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makwame misses with a head kick.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell tries to bum rush Makwame with a series of wild strikes but Makwame uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Bell. Those never looked like landing.
Makwame unleashes a big counter combination but Bell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makwame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makwame goes for a double leg but Bell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bell continues to drive forward.
Bell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makwame is able to avoid easily.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makwame.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Makwame counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makwame.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Bell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Makwame breaks from the clinch.
Makwame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makwame closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bell circles away.
Bell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Makwame looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makwame fails with a takedown attempt.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Makwame counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makwame scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Bell.
Makwame dodges the punch combination from Bell.
Makwame is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Bell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Makwame tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makwame somewhat.
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame avoids them all with ease.
Bell throws a combination. Makwame tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makwame.
A left and a right from Makwame both land. Nice combination.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Makwame looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell moves out of range as Makwame throws a body kick. #CL2#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moses Makwame seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makwame is working for takedown but Bell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Makwame misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Makwame struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Makwame saw that one coming.
Makwame scores with a head kick. Bell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Makwame takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makwame's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makwame avoiding damage. #T2#
Makwame is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jeremy Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moses Makwame.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell throws a right and a left that Makwame avoids nicely.
Bell tries to move into range but Makwame moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makwame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bell cracks Makwame with an open hand slap.
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!
Bell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makwame walks into a jab.#T3#
Bell throws a series of punches but Makwame moves out of range.
Makwame avoids the body shot from Bell.
Makwame lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makwame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makwame is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makwame.
Bell misses with a two punch combination.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Makwame counters with a two punch combo.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Makwame forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Moses Makwame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Makwame breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Makwame forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Makwame looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bell working hard to break the clinch.
Makwame tries for a takedown. No joy.
Makwame lands with a short shot to the head.
Makwame lands a left hand.
Makwame wants a takedown.
Bell is looking to break free of the clinch but Makwame has double underhooks.
Makwame scores a nice knee to the body.
Makwame jumps guard but Bell stands there with Makwame around his waist. Makwame gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Makwame.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bell 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Bell!
Jeremy Bell retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jeremy Bell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Moses Makwame was interviewed post fight and said 'The strongest man won today.'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makwame!
Makwame throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Sakai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sakai doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Makwame counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Makwame gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makwame is on top in guard. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakai is trying to keep Makwame in close. #T1#
Makwame lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makwame slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sakai is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Sakai avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakai sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Makwame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Makwame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakai defends well.
Sakai forces his way into half guard.
Makwame trying to control but Sakai postures up.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sakai's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sakai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makwame is trying to control the position but Sakai postures up.
Makwame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakai is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sakai preventing the sweep.
Sakai wants to control from the top but Makwame keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Makwame gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Makwame working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makwame trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Makwame working for a triangle but Sakai defends it easily.
Sakai looking to sit in guard and control but Makwame gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makwame misses with a looping left.
Sakai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakai.
Makwame tries for a takedown but Sakai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And Sakai responds with a good body kick, but Makwame manages to step out the way in time.
Makwame has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sakai.
Moses Makwame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakai avoids the head kick by Makwame.
Makwame moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai looks for a takedown but Makwame sprawls well.
As Sakai looks to move away, Makwame throws a big counter combo but Sakai just gets out of the way.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.
Makwame throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Makwame misses with a series of wild punches. #CL#
Makwame closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Makwame darts in and clinches Sakai up against the cage.#TD#
Makwame pulls guard successfully.
Sakai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sakai trying to control the position from guard on top but Makwame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Makwame wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Makwame is working hard here to advance position.
Sakai pushing down on Makwame's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makwame tries to roll over but Sakai keeps him under control.
Sakai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makwame trying to hold on to Sakai's head to control him but Sakai postures up. #T3#
Makwame moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Makwame has Sakai pulled in close to control his posture.
Makwame is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakai can do to turn this around?
Sakai throws a big right hand that misses.
Makwame will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters circling a little - Makwame finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makwame stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakai. Sakai gets slowly back to his feet.
Makwame fails to land with a series of punches. #T4##TD2#
Sakai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Makwame's half guard.
Makwame works his way to full guard. Good work.#SU2#
Sakai stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Makwame throws a head kick but Sakai moves out of range.
And Sakai tries to counter it with a takedown but Makwame pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Makwame's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makwame fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makwame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Sakai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makwame, pushing him back against the cage.
Makwame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakai backwards.
Sakai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makwame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makwame tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makwame defends it well.
Makwame lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sakai fails with a takedown attempt.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makwame - that will leave a mark!
Sakai has a takedown stuffed.
Moses Makwame has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yasunori Sakai.#CL#
Makwame closes the distance and pushes Sakai back into the cage.#TD#
Makwame successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Makwame looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakai passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Makwame controlling the position for now.
Makwame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #SUB2#
Sakai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Sakai is controlling well. #T3#
Makwame tries to kick Sakai off but Sakai keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makwame is looking to improve his position.
Makwame moves into full guard.
Sakai stands and throws Makwame's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Makwame's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Makwame sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sakai is looking to take a break and control but Makwame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makwame defends it well.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sakai prevents Makwame from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sakai is looking for a kimura here.
Yasunori Sakai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Sakai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Makwame is just riding it out for now. Sakai eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Makwame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makwame, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A victorious Moses Makwame thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Yasunori Sakai stepped up to the mic, saying 'みんなさん、ごめんなさい！'.

Event: DSC STRIKE 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Makwame's head back.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Makwame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makwame misses with a head kick.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body. Makwame takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberts jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts cracks Makwame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Makwame.
Roberts cracks Makwame with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Makwame's ribs.
Makwame definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberts scores with a sloppy right hand. Makwame should have avoided that one.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Makwame on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makwame pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts misses with a left hand
and Makwame counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sam Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Makwame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts tests Makwame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makwame finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Makwame throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Makwame counters by clinching up.
Makwame stalls.
Roberts tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makwame smiles and moves away. #T2#
Roberts lands a nice shot that snaps Makwame's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Makwame counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Makwame might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makwame throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Makwame isn't so interested in that idea.
Makwame trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makwame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makwame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Makwame drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makwame jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully.
Makwame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makwame pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberts is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Makwame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Makwame thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Makwame with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Makwame counters with a shoot takedown. Roberts fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Makwame is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Makwame passes Roberts's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Makwame throwing shots but Roberts is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Makwame is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Roberts will probably get the nod.
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#
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Makwame ducks down to avoid it.
Makwame moves forwards but Roberts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makwame takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts misses with an uppercut.
Makwame drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roberts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sam Roberts seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Makwame has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makwame has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makwame is pushing Roberts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts wants to break free but Makwame has control. #T1##BC#
Makwame pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makwame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Roberts tests Makwame's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sam Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Roberts. Beautiful body shot.
Roberts misses with a looping left.
Makwame gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roberts defending well as Makwame loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Makwame drives through and clinches with Roberts against the cage. #TD#
Makwame gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Roberts regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Makwame from controlling successfully. #T2#
Makwame sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard. #SUB#
Makwame seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Moses Makwame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Roberts is defending against the submission attempts here by Makwame. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roberts has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Makwame is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Makwame seems to be looking for submissions.
Makwame wants to free his trapped foot but Roberts is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Makwame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roberts defends it well. #SUB#
Makwame is trying to work for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
Makwame is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Makwame seems to be working for a kimura but Roberts defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Makwame seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice defenses there by Makwame.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses.
Makwame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makwame looks to land a body kick but Roberts moved away.
Makwame walks into a stiff left hand from Roberts.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Makwame has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roberts finds it's way round the side to connect with Makwame's head. #TD#
Makwame bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Makwame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Makwame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roberts, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Makwame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Makwame tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Makwame has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roberts tries to escape but Makwame is in control. #SUB#
Makwame working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Makwame seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SU#
Makwame is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Makwame sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Makwame lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
Roberts is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Roberts.
Makwame is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
and Makwame counters with an inside leg kick.
Makwame slips a straight right by Roberts.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Makwame.#T3#
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makwame makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberts scores with a jab to the head.
Makwame throws a wild body kick that Roberts sees coming a mile off.
Makwame swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range. #CL#
Roberts gets tackled into the cage by Makwame. Makwame maintains the clinch. #TD#
Makwame lands a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Makwame drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Makwame has Roberts in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Makwame is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makwame has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Makwame's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB#
Makwame is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Makwame has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Roberts doesn't defend quickly enough and Makwame has managed to lock this one up! Can Roberts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Makwame on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moses Makwame!
After winning the bout, Moses Makwame thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DSC STRIKE 15
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Makwame misses with a head kick.
Makwame looks to land a body kick but Pulmber moved away.
Makwame shoots in for a takedown but Pulmber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulmber.
Makwame tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulmber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makwame sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Makwame clinches.
Makwame working hard to break the clinch.
Pulmber blocks an elbow strike from Makwame.
Pulmber is trying to force a seperation but Makwame has the dominant position.
A hook to the body from Pulmber.
Pulmber digs a right hand underneath Makwame's ribcage. Makwame let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulmber fails to pull guard.
Makwame throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber taking a breather.
Makwame struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulmber controls his hands.
Makwame misses with the head strike.
Makwame is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulmber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makwame pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Pulmber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulmber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makwame fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moses Makwame seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulmber tries to land a front kick but Makwame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And Makwame tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulmber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makwame throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makwame pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulmber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makwame.
Makwame checks the leg kick.
Makwame moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Pulmber closes the distance and clinches.
Makwame has a couple of punches blocked by Pulmber.
Pulmber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makwame backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Makwame fails to land.
Makwame trying to land knees to the body.
Pulmber is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makwame to keep the fight standing.
Pulmber blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Pulmber pulls guard successfully. #T2#
Makwame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulmber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makwame has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Reindeer Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Pulmber throws his legs up looking for a submission but Makwame uses it to pass to side control.
Makwame working the ground and pound but Pulmber is defending the strikes.
Makwame has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makwame lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pulmber hang on?#SUB2#
Makwame looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Makwame working for a guillotine from mount but Pulmber is in no mood to give up.
Pulmber in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Makwame working Pulmber over with strikes here.
Pulmber is working to get back to half guard.
Pulmber tries to hold on but Makwame postures up.
Makwame controlling his opponent.
Makwame has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pulmber's face. #T4##SUB2#
Makwame wants to finish this one by submission but Pulmber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Makwame.
Makwame has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pulmber's face.
Makwame looking to finish with strikes here!
Makwame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pulmber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulmber tries to hold on but Makwame postures up.
Makwame is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pulmber is in a horrible position here. Makwame smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pulmber wants to hold on but Makwame pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Makwame throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Makwame clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Makwame's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pulmber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulmber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makwame misses with some punches.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Pulmber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makwame lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulmber jumps guard but Makwame stands there with Pulmber around his waist. Pulmber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makwame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makwame jumps guard but Pulmber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makwame content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makwame tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulmber avoids the damage to the body.
Makwame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makwame throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
Makwame misses with a punch to the body.
Pulmber has Makwame pressed against the cage, preventing Makwame from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makwame throws an elbow but misses.
Makwame tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pulmber smiles and moves away.
Makwame misses with a jab to the body
and Pulmber counters with a stiff right hand.
Makwame thumps Pulmber with a low kick.
Pulmber blocks a head kick by Makwame. #CL#
Pulmber darts in and clinches Makwame up against the cage.
Makwame can't find room to land a body shot as Pulmber controls the action.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Pulmber holds him up against the cage and eventually Makwame drops back down to his feet.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Pulmber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Makwame is pressed up against the cage. Pulmber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Makwame down to the mat. Makwame avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Makwame misses with a kick to the body.
Pulmber takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Pulmber moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makwame just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulmber's brow.
Makwame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Makwame throws a head punch that misses.
Pulmber managing to block the knees to the body from Makwame.
Makwame keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pulmber's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moses Makwame seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulmber tries to break free but Makwame pushes him back against the cage.
Makwame keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pulmber's efforts to push away.
Makwame tries to pull guard but Pulmber holds him up against the cage and eventually Makwame drops back down to his feet.
Pulmber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makwame misses with the head strike.
Makwame swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makwame swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulmber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makwame leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Makwame dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makwame looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Makwame goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makwame swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulmber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makwame misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makwame is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulmber is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Makwame is trying to break free.
Pulmber is trying to force a seperation but Makwame has the dominant position.
Makwame lands a shot to the body.
Makwame doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulmber blocks an uppercut.
Makwame wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulmber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Makwame presses Pulmber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makwame tries to throw a body punch but Pulmber avoids it by throwing Makwame back against the cage.
Makwame prevents the takedown attempt.
Makwame struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulmber controls his hands. #TD2#
Makwame decides to pull guard.
Pulmber advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Makwame looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pulmber trying to control the action but Makwame is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makwame avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pulmber.
Makwame wants to improve his position but Pulmber is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Makwame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Pulmber scores with a four punch combination!
Makwame tries to land a front kick but Pulmber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makwame misses with the combination.
Makwame scores with a leg kick.
Makwame throws a front kick aimed at Pulmber's knee but Pulmber avoids it well.
Pulmber moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Pulmber has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Pulmber manages to pull guard.
Makwame must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makwame missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Makwame drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Makwame jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Makwame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Pulmber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makwame is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pulmber.#SUB2#
Makwame wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pulmber, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Makwame is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulmber knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Makwame thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pulmber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makwame is looking to take a break and control but Pulmber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulmber tries to improve position but can't.
Makwame lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pulmber prevents Makwame from improving position. #T3#
Pulmber trying to control but Makwame flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Pulmber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Moses Makwame has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makwame lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pulmber really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Makwame is landing with some decent strikes but Pulmber is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Makwame jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pulmber manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pulmber is trying to control Makwame's posture but Makwame avoids it.
Moses Makwame is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pulmber is not content to let Makwame control the position.
Makwame taking a breather here.
Pulmber is trying to control Makwame's posture but Makwame avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makwame taking a breather here.
Magnus Pulmber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makwame trying to control the action but Pulmber is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moses Makwame.
I've got Makwame 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Makwame!
A very excited looking Moses Makwame made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: QFC Tournament 858 Round 1
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Alvarez clinches up with Makwame and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alvarez stalling against the cage.
Alvarez seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Makwame can't break the clinch.
Makwame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makwame is struggling to control the position.
Alvarez is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Alvarez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Alvarez seems to be working for a kimura but Makwame defends the submission attempt.
Makwame is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez works his way into full mount!
Makwame is just holding on here. Alvarez manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Makwame fending off the submission attempt from Alvarez.
Makwame trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him. #T2##SUB#
Alvarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Makwame has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Alvarez looking for the choke from the back.
Alvarez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Makwame is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Makwame is having to fend off submission attempts from Alvarez, who is looking to sink in the choke. Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in though and Makwame manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Makwame trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Makwame tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Makwame is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Alvarez has his foot on Makwame's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makwame works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez has a closed guard, preventing Makwame from standing up.
Makwame controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makwame wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #SUB#
Alvarez working for submissions but it's allowed Makwame to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Makwame has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Alvarez 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#
Makwame shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Makwame can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.#SUB#
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! Makwame slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Makwame gets to his feet - Alvarez follows without any prompting. #TD#
Alvarez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makwame tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alvarez is in Makwame's guard.
Makwame wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
Makwame working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makwame can do to turn this around?#T1#
Alvarez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Makwame working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez content to stall in guard here.
Alvarez won't allow Makwame to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Makwame lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #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.#CL2#
Makwame takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Alvarez has hold of one of Makwame's legs. Makwame is fighting the takedown attempt but Alvarez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Makwame wants to stand up but Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez advances position into side control!#SUB#
Alvarez has an Americana. Makwame didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alvarez is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alvarez hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juan Alvarez!
Moses Makwame spoke after the fight, saying 'The strongest man won today.'.

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