PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markito Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleks Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by First of the year. This should be a great matchup!

Antunes
vs
Makarov

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Markito Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleks Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov digs a good body shot into Antunes's ribs.
Makarov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Antunes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Makarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markito Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov works over Antunes's head and body with a nice combination.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Antunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Antunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes stuffs the takedown.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov thuds a left hand into Antunes's body.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Markito Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Makarov.
Makarov stuns Antunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Makarov throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Makarov throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses
and Makarov counters with a low kick, right behind Antunes 's knee.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Makarov scores with a head kick.
Makarov throws a one two combo.
Makarov closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Markito Antunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarov lands a high kick!
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov throws out a powerful jab.
Makarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Makarov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but Antunes shows good takedown defense.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes takes one to the chin there.
Makarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makarov misses with a takedown attempt - Antunes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
That kick from Makarov tenderised Antunes's leg. Antunes is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Antunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Antunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makarov.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makarov has a takedown stuffed.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarov scores with a shot to the body.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarov tries to clinch but Antunes is having none of it.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleks Makarov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarov.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Makarov tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Makarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Markito Antunes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov tries to clinch up.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makarov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Makarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov scores with a head kick.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Antunes's waist but Antunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makarov off to one side.
Makarov throws a head kick that Antunes semi-blocks.
Makarov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Antunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Makarov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Antunes rather than just go for the knockout.
Makarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Makarov.
Makarov wants to clinch.
Makarov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Makarov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes takes one to the chin there.
Makarov wants to clinch up but Antunes keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Makarov with that takedown attempt.
Makarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Antunes misses
and Makarov counters with a three punch combo that has Antunes backing up. Antunes nods at Makarov to acknowledge the strikes.
Makarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Antunes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aleks Makarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Makarov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makarov.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Makarov.
Makarov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Antunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Antunes wants it to stay on the feet.
Markito Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Makarov.
Antunes dodges the punch combination from Makarov.
Makarov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Antunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Antunes leaves Makarov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makarov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Antunes's head.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Makarov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Makarov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makarov is looking to clinch.
Makarov is working the combinations to good effect here.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Antunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Antunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makarov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleks Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makarov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Antunes avoids it really well and circles away.
Makarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makarov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarov tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarov lands with a kick to the temple. Antunes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makarov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Makarov.
A head kick misses from Makarov.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes throws a head kick but Makarov moves out of range.
Makarov misses with a head kick.
Makarov fails to land the takedown.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Makarov.
Makarov wants to clinch.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Antunes.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarov connects with a body shot that sends Antunes's belly button to the back.
Makarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarov.
Makarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antunes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Danga de danga de dang - Makarov scores with a four punch combination!
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Makarov throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Antunes throws a head kick that misses
and Makarov counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Antunes. No joy for Makarov on that attempt.
Markito Antunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Makarov.
Makarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Antunes circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makarov.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Makarov.
Makarov throws a right and a left that Antunes avoids nicely.
Makarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Antunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarov.
A head kick misses from Makarov.
A head kick by Antunes misses
and Makarov counters with a head kick. That will keep Antunes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarov.
Makarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Antunes's head.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Makarov tries to clinch up but Antunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarov tries to clinch there but Antunes circles away.
Antunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antunes is fending him off so far but Makarov persists. Nope, Antunes circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleks Makarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
Makarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Makarov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makarov wants to clinch up but Antunes keeps it at a distance.
Antunes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makarov.
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Makarov avoids the head kick by Antunes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarov counters with a series of strikes. Antunes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarov throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarov throws a head kick that half lands.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarov counters with a low kick, right behind Antunes 's knee.
Markito Antunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Makarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarov 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 Sergei Dronov 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... Aleks Makarov!
In his post fight interview, Aleks Makarov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.