PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Marailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marailov has chosen Вставай as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Makarenko
vs
Marailov

194 cm
30
242 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

191 cm
32
267 lbs
26 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
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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 26 - 11 - 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 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Marailov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Marailov counters with a right hand to the body.
Marailov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Marailov misses the shot to the body.
Marailov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Marailov misses.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Makarenko.
Marailov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marailov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Marailov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marailov to score with a decent uppercut.
Makarenko walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko dips to his left and cracks Marailov with an uppercut!
Makarenko throws a hook to the side of Marailov's head but Marailov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marailov works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Marailov misses with a looping left.
Makarenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Marailov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marailov slips under a jab.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko swings for the body but Marailov moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
Marailov misses with an uppercut
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Marailov throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Gustav Marailov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
As Marailov looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Marailov just gets out of the way.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marailov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marailov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marailov.
Marailov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Marailov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Marailov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Marailov's head back.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Marailov.
Marailov throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makarenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marailov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marailov connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Marailov slips a straight right by Makarenko.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Marailov throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marailov.
Marailov checks a leg kick.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Marailov moved out of range.
Marailov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makarenko has time to react.
Marailov misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustav Marailov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Marailov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marailov misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Marailov. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Marailov moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marailov throws out the jab.
Marailov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko defending well as Marailov loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makarenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice side step and Marailov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marailov.
A quick step to the side and Makarenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Marailov misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marailov works the jab nicely.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marailov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Marailov misses
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Gustav Marailov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marailov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Marailov scores with a one two! Makarenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marailov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Marailov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Marailov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Marailov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Makarenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Marailov misses.
Marailov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marailov. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marailov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marailov misses the jab.
Marailov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marailov is breathing heavily.
A big right from Makarenko misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
Marailov drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko dodges the punch combination from Marailov.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Marailov blocks it.
Marailov misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Marailov misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Marailov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marailov defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Marailov lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marailov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Marailov is out of range.
Marailov avoids a kick to the body.
Marailov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a jab when Marailov was well out of range.
Marailov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Marailov avoids nicely.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Marailov's leg. Marailov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marailov 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 Makarenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makarenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Marailov swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
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 Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marailov is out of range.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marailov is able to avoid easily.
Marailov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marailov throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marailov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marailov throws a series of punches but Makarenko avoids them all with ease.
Makarenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marailov throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
Marailov ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marailov stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko punishes Marailov's body with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko jabs at Marailov's body.
Marailov keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Marailov manages to avoid it.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Marailov looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Marailov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Marailov scores with a four punch combination!
Marailov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marailov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marailov throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Marailov misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marailov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marailov is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Marailov.
Makarenko half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gustav Marailov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Marailov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marailov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Marailov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marailov.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Marailov.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marailov was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marailov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarenko.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marailov tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarenko is looking for a counter combo.
Marailov misses with a body shot.
Marailov throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko tries to counter by clinching up but Marailov breaks away and moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Marailov moves away and avoids it.
Marailov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marailov misses with a double jab
and Marailov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marailov lands a two punch combo.
Marailov looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.

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

Marailov is rocked!
Marailov looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
As Marailov tries to get set, Makarenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Marailov manages to avoid the attempt.
Marailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Marailov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Makarenko gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.