PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Alzate
vs
Makarenko

193 cm
22
243 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

194 cm
22
242 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate throws a leg kick but Makarenko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
Alzate lands a right hook to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate tries to clinch but Makarenko is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makarenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
A telegraphed right hand from Makarenko misses the target.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko throws an off balance right hand

and Alzate counters by moving into the clinch.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.

Alzate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate thuds a left hand into Makarenko's body.
Alzate is looking to slow Makarenko down with leg kicks.
Makarenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate tests Makarenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Alzate as he connects with a hook.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Alzate connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Makarenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alzate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate throws a good cross that connects.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Alzate misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the body
and Alzate makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alzate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Alzate moves out of range as Makarenko strikes.
Alzate lands with a hook. Makarenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alzate throws a head kick that misses.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Makarenko saw that one coming.
Alzate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate tries to score with a low kick but Makarenko moves his leg out of the way.
Alzate fakes the leg kick and cracks Makarenko in the body.
Alzate looks for the body kick but Makarenko saw that one coming.
Alzate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good exchange - Makarenko coming out on top.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Alzate digs a good hook to Makarenko's body.
Alzate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makarenko walks into a jab.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Alzate sees coming a mile off.
Alzate misses with a hook.
No joy there for Makarenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate misses with an uppercut
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body.
Alzate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for Alzate on that attempt.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Alzate misses.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alzate swings for the body but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makarenko throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alzate lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Alzate misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Alzate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makarenko's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Alzate 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.

Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makarenko. That did some damage!
Makarenko lands a nice hook to Alzate's body. Alzate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makarenko slips a jab from Alzate.
Makarenko punishes Alzate's body with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
Makarenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Alzate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Alzate counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
Makarenko misses with a looping left.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Makarenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Alzate tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarenko 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 Alzate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alzate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alzate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alzate throws a wild body kick that Makarenko sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and Makarenko moves out of range easily.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzate tries to work over Makarenko's front leg with a kick but Makarenko checks it.
Alzate swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alzate misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko throws a low kick but Alzate moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate tries to score with a low kick but Makarenko moves his leg out of the way.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Alzate there.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Makarenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alzate counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Alzate is predictable there
and Makarenko counters with a body kick.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzate lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alzate connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makarenko scrambles back to his feet.
Alzate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makarenko throws a jab when Alzate was well out of range.
Alzate loads up on a big right hand but Makarenko slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws a body kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Alzate there.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko works Alzate's body with a nice hook.
Alzate throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Alzate throws a front kick that sends Makarenko stumbling back into the cage.
Alzate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Makarenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
A telegraphed right hand from Makarenko misses the target.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
Alzate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzate keeps Makarenko at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A combination from Makarenko does no damage.
Alzate scores with a jab. Makarenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makarenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
Alzate misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Alzate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Niko Alzate 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.

Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
Alzate connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alzate dives in and grabs Makarenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makarenko pushes down on Alzate's head and hops out.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makarenko. That did some damage!
Alzate defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
You can see that Makarenko has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Alzate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alzate lands a nice looking kick to the body. Makarenko takes a step back to recover.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Alzate rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.

Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makarenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Alzate sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alzate counters with a left to the body.
Alzate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate slips under a jab.
Alzate tried to score with a low kick but Makarenko checks it.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Alzate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzate throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Alzate counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makarenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Alzate lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Alzate.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Makarenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzate.
Alzate lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Makarenko misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alzate lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzate's corner calls for a 1-2. Alzate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate misses with a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Alzate.
Makarenko tries to land a front kick but Alzate steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makarenko looks to land a body kick but Alzate moved away.
Alzate lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Makarenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
Alzate needs to keep his hands up - Makarenko had a free shot at his head there.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Alzate defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Alzate throws a solid leg kick but Makarenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzate.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Niko Alzate did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Makarenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Alzate.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Alzate takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Alzate connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
Makarenko keeps Alzate at a distance using the push kick.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Alzate lands an impressive looking overhand right. Makarenko doesn't seem phased though.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alzate connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Alzate sees coming a mile off.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko scores with the left hand. Alzate knows he should have avoided that one.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makarenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Donk. Alzate catches Makarenko right on the button with a cross.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Alzate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Alzate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makarenko as he jumps to the side.
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
Makarenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that Makarenko was not able to check.
Alzate throws a leg kick that misses.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Alzate counters with a low kick, right behind Makarenko 's knee.
Alzate feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Alzate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Alzate lands but Makarenko takes it in his stride.
Alzate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alzate.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alzate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makarenko is able to avoid easily.
Alzate thows a body kick. Makarenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makarenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alzate throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate misses with a looping right.
Alzate checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alzate cracks the inside of Makarenko's front leg.

Alzate shoots in and bounces Makarenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Makarenko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Alzate is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Alzate.

Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alzate scores with a punch to the head.
Alzate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzate looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alzate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alzate there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Alzate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Alzate throws a body kick that misses.
Alzate looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate misses with a hook.
Makarenko throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a front kick aimed at Alzate's knee but Alzate avoids it well.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alzate lands with a hook. Makarenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Makarenko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alzate.
Makarenko connects with a body shot.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alzate.
Alzate throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Makarenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alzate blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzate!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarenko.
Alzate takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko slips a jab from Alzate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Alzate throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Makarenko.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cyril Makarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alzate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Alzate cracks a nice hook into Makarenko's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Alzate.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Makarenko as he checks the leg kick.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Alzate.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Alzate moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for Alzate on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Makarenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzate doesn't seem phased though.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
Alzate is aggressively charging in as Makarenko backs up avoiding any damage. Makarenko tosses out a jab and Alzate runs right into it face first! Alzate is out cold! Makarenko dropped down on all fours and is barking in Alzate's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Makarenko! Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Cyril Makarenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.