PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Makarenko
vs
Bison

194 cm
18
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Bison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Bison.
Both fighters circling a little - Makarenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makarenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bison lands a nice looking body shot.
Bison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makarenko.
Makarenko swings for the body but Bison moves out of range.
Makarenko thows a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makarenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko cracks Bison with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Makarenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bison avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bison was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Bison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Bison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makarenko.
Bison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Makarenko tries to avoid it but Bison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Makarenko to the ground. Makarenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makarenko throws a front kick that sends Bison stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Bison down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makarenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makarenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bison. Bison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bison shoots in looking for a takedown. Makarenko tries to sprawl out of it but Bison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makarenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bison.
Nice sprawl there from Makarenko as Bison shoots in.
Bison looks winded!
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makarenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bison moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarenko's waist but Makarenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bison off to one side.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Bison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Bison moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Bison should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Bison moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a lazy right hand but Bison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison tries to move into range but Makarenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bison is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makarenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bison.
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bison's calf.
A leg kick checked by Bison.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Bison moves away from the strike by Makarenko.
Bison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makarenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bison somewhat.
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Bison.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Bison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
Bison is breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a right hand that misses

and Bison counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makarenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Bison avoids the damage to the body.

Bison breaks the clinch.
Bison shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarenko sprawls well. He's pushed Bison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Bison with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Bison avoids a kick to the body.
Makarenko thumps Bison with a low kick.
Bison shoots in looking for a takedown but Makarenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Makarenko throws a front kick that sends Bison stumbling back into the cage.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Bison takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Bison off balance momentarily.
Bison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Bison doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bison moves out of range easily.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. Bison looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Bison moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makarenko scores with a leg kick.

Bison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makarenko was covering up waiting for the punch and Bison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Randy Bison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Makarenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bison avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Bison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko pushes Bison away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bison.
Bison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Bison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makarenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bison somewhat.

Bison closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bison lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Bison was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Makarenko did well to prevent Bison getting side control.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison wants to pass the guard but Makarenko is defending well.
Bison passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Bison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makarenko 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.