PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Makarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valerio Guerreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makarov comes into the arena with Jean Michel Jarre - Second Rendez-Vous blaring out of the sound system. Guerreiro has chosen

target=blank>Merauder - Master killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Valerio Guerreiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dmitri Makarov's chin.

Makarov
vs
Guerreiro

194 cm
22
238 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valerio Guerreiro!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makarov closes the distance and clinches.
Makarov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guerreiro.
Guerreiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarov avoids the damage to the body.
Makarov avoiding damage as Guerreiro throws knees to the body.

Makarov decides to pull guard.
Makarov controls Guerreiro momentarily but Guerreiro frees himself.
Makarov has a closed guard, preventing Guerreiro from standing up.
Makarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makarov, not yet.
Makarov has a closed guard, preventing Guerreiro from standing up.
Guerreiro scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerreiro throwing strikes but missing.
Makarov wants to sweep here but Guerreiro controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Makarov shoots in and bounces Guerreiro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Guerreiro 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.
Makarov won't allow Guerreiro to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerreiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Guerreiro is trying to keep Makarov in close.
Guerreiro keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guerreiro keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerreiro is keeping the position for now.
Makarov trying to control but Guerreiro is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Guerreiro wants to stand but Makarov is controlling the position.
Makarov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makarov won't allow Guerreiro to get back to his feet.
Makarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerreiro looks gassed!
Makarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makarov is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Makarov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guerreiro sprawls well initially but Makarov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guerreiro is trying to stand back up but Makarov is controlling him
Makarov is taking a breather. Guerreiro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guerreiro wants to get back to his feet.
Makarov prevents Guerreiro from improving his position.
Guerreiro trying to control but Makarov postures up.
Guerreiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Makarov scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Guerreiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Makarov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Guerreiro wants to get back to his feet.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Guerreiro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Makarov 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.

Guerreiro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Makarov or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerreiro which made him look bad.
Guerreiro takes one on the button.
Makarov moves out of range of the leg kick from Guerreiro.
Guerreiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Guerreiro looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Guerreiro clinches up with Makarov and pushes him back against the cage.
Guerreiro can't get the takedown.
Makarov lands a body shot.

Makarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Makarov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guerreiro to the mat! Guerreiro manages to get full guard.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerreiro is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov landing some decent shots from guard.
Guerreiro wants to stand up but Makarov is controlling him.
Guerreiro trying to control the position.
Guerreiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makarov.
Guerreiro wants to stand up but Makarov is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Makarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerreiro tries to kick Makarov off but Makarov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Guerreiro's temple.
Guerreiro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Makarov manages to move to mount!
Guerreiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guerreiro is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Makarov with shots to the head and body - Guerreiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guerreiro tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Guerreiro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Guerreiro is trying to stand but he's just given Makarov his back.
Guerreiro has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Makarov scores with punches from the back.
Guerreiro controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Makarov cracks Guerreiro with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Guerreiro from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Guerreiro trying to get back to his feet but Makarov is in full control for now.
Guerreiro wants to control his opponent's hands but Makarov gets his hands free.
Guerreiro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Makarov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Guerreiro to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Makarov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Guerreiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Makarov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makarov.
Guerreiro is trying to break the clinch but Makarov has him pressed against the cage.
Guerreiro takes a shot to the head.
Guerreiro looking for a takedown.
Guerreiro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Makarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Makarov works on Guerreiro's body with a couple of short punches.

Makarov is trying to trip Guerreiro. He has hold of a leg but Guerreiro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Makarov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Guerreiro wants to get back to his feet but Makarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Makarov is pushing down on Guerreiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guerreiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Makarov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makarov blocks the strikes from Guerreiro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guerreiro tries to kick Makarov off in order to stand up. Makarov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is looking to take a break and control but Guerreiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makarov working the body and head with strikes.
Dmitri Makarov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerreiro takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Makarov lands some shots froms side control.
Makarov staying calm.
Guerreiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Makarov trying to control the position but Guerreiro is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Guerreiro is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Makarov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Makarov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Makarov wants to control the pace but Guerreiro is squirming around nicely.
Makarov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makarov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makarov with shots to the head and body - Guerreiro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guerreiro tries to buck Makarov off but he can't manage it.
Guerreiro wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov controlling from mount.
Guerreiro's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Guerreiro tries to hold on but Makarov postures up.
Makarov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Guerreiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guerreiro throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Guerreiro tries to lock up and control but Makarov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Guerreiro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Guerreiro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Makarov working for a guillotine from mount but Guerreiro is in no mood to give up.
You get the feeling that Guerreiro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Makarov with good strikes from the mount here!
Guerreiro is working to get back to half guard.
Dmitri Makarov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guerreiro wants to hold on but Makarov pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov looking to finish Guerreiro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guerreiro!
Guerreiro tries to buck Makarov off but he can't manage it.
Valerio Guerreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarov blocks Guerreiro's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Makarov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makarov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Makarov!