PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MCJ Guti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacha Makharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guti
vs
Makharov

185 cm
19
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, MCJ Guti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sacha Makharov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makharov as he jumps to the side.
Makharov lands a body shot.
Makharov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makharov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makharov stuffs the takedown.
Guti is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Makharov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guti doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guti shoots for a double leg takedown but Makharov sprawls well. He's pushed Guti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Makharov and Guti goes tumbling to the canvas! Makharov follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

Guti is rocked!
Nice strikes from Makharov there.
Oh Guti is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makharov slips a nice elbow through Guti's hands, connecting with Guti's forehead.
Guti seems to have got his legs back now.
Makharov wants to pass the guard but Guti is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makharov lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.
Makharov wants to control but Guti is keeping him busy.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov trying to pass the guard but Guti defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makharov lands strikes from half guard.
Guti is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makharov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov lands with a punch from half guard.
Makharov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makharov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Guti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Guti is refusing to be controlled, as Makharov sits in half guard.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Makharov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Guti taking some punishment here, with Makharov in his half guard.
Makharov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makharov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makharov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Makharov there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Guti is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Makharov pulls his head out easily.
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.

Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guti trying to hold on to Makharov's head to control him but Makharov postures up.
Makharov trying to control the action but Guti is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makharov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guti at a distance.

Makharov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Makharov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makharov trying to control the position but Guti is working away.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makharov working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makharov cracks Guti with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Makharov lands some shots froms side control.
Guti prevents Makharov from moving into mount.
Guti is trying to control Makharov's posture but Makharov avoids it.
Makharov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Guti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guti tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Makharov decides to stand back up.
Guti on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.

Guti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Guti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makharov stands up over Guti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Makharov won't allow Guti to sweep him here.
Makharov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Makharov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Guti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Makharov has picked Guti up and slammed him! Guti can't keep hold of the triangle and Makharov manages to pass to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makharov working the ground and pound.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makharov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guti keeps working.
Makharov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacha Makharov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Guti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MCJ Guti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guti fails with the takedown
enabling Makharov to counter with a crisp jab.
Makharov scores with a sloppy right hand. Guti should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Makharov both land. Nice combination.
Guti fails with the takedown
and Makharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Guti takes one on the button.
Makharov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makharov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makharov scores with a nice strike.
Guti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makharov scores with a nice head shot.
Makharov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makharov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MCJ Guti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makharov scores with a one two! Guti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Makharov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guti sprawls well initially but Makharov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti is refusing to be controlled, as Makharov sits in half guard.
Makharov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makharov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guti tries to roll over but Makharov keeps him under control.
Makharov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makharov working Guti over with strikes.
Makharov wants to stand up but Guti has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Makharov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Guti shoots and misses
and Makharov counters with a left and a right that stings Guti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MCJ Guti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makharov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makharov cracks Guti with an open hand slap.
Guti fails with the takedown
and Makharov counters with a straight right hand.
Sacha Makharov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makharov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Makharov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Guti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guti gets full guard.
Makharov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Guti looking for a guillotine here but Makharov defends easily.
Makharov lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makharov trying to control but Guti is working from the bottom.
Makharov stopping the sweep attempt from Guti.
Makharov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Makharov works over Guti with some ground and pound from guard.

Guti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makharov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Makharov trying to control the position from guard on top but Guti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Guti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Makharov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makharov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Guti doesn't seem bothered though.
Makharov lands a body shot.
Guti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makharov scores with a three punch combo!
Guti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guti needs to keep his hands up - Makharov had a free shot at his head there.
Makharov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makharov with a nice cross.
Makharov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guti shoots and misses
and Makharov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makharov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makharov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sacha Makharov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Makharov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Guti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guti with a poor takedown

and Makharov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guti's guard now.
Makharov distracts Guti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Makharov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makharov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makharov connects with a couple of short punches.
Makharov is working Guti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Makharov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guti keeping full guard, as Makharov tries to pass.
Makharov wants to control from the top but Guti keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makharov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makharov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makharov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makharov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Guti. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makharov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Makharov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Guti is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Makharov frees his head nicely. Oh but Guti has switched to an armbar! Makharov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). MCJ Guti!