PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

King
vs
Makarenko

190 cm
23
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
242 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King misses with a straight left.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makarenko.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko misses with the combination.

Makarenko tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makarenko controlling the position for now.
Makarenko is looking to improve his position.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Makarenko gets back to full guard.
King 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makarenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King throws a strike but Makarenko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
King is trying to hold Makarenko in close to prevent damage but Makarenko has managed to pass into half guard.
King is looking for a sweep. Makarenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King wants to control but Makarenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Makarenko seems content to control.
King wants to control but Makarenko is keeping busy.
Makarenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Makarenko is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko blocks a low kick nicely.
William King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King instigates a clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
King has had enough of the clinch but Makarenko keeps him there for the moment.
Makarenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makarenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King takes a shot to the head.
A short right from King on the inside.
Makarenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makarenko is defending well for now.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Makarenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Makarenko on the inside.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
King takes a shot to the head.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makarenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Makarenko lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Makarenko takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like William King has been cut.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for King. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Makarenko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Makarenko has King up against the cage in a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King tries to circle away but Makarenko has him pinned against the cage.
Makarenko misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
Makarenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King is working for takedown but Makarenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makarenko pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makarenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Makarenko trying to land knees to the body.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Makarenko gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with the head strike.
A short right from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
King lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a right hand.

Makarenko is rocked!

King manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King sets himself, and Makarenko steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko walks into a jab.
Makarenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King lands with a nice combination. Makarenko backs away looking to recover.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Makarenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makarenko. King shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko misses the jab.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makarenko.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King feinted with a counter takedown.
King takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.

King has Makarenko up against the cage in a clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King tries to break the clinch but Makarenko is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King misses with some punches.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makarenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A body shot lands from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Makarenko.
King scores with a shot to the body.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King blocks a leg kick.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King misses with the combination.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
King slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a hook but Makarenko blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King swinging wildly here.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by King.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makarenko.
King looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Makarenko wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.

King gets a takedown into half guard.
Makarenko is doing well to control the position and prevent King from advancing to side control.
King is keen to just control but Makarenko is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King thows a huge punch but Makarenko dodges it nicely.
Makarenko is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him

King 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.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makarenko's head.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Makarenko keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for King on that attempt.
Makarenko wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makarenko.
Jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makarenko moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Makarenko seems to be stalking King here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! King drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko! Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.