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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Makalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Makalenko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makalenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Makalenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Makalenko's leg but Makalenko calmly moves out of range.
Makalenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makalenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Makalenko tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makalenko throws a shot to the body.
Makalenko lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makalenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makalenko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Max Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Makalenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makalenko misses with a hook.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makalenko lands a left and a right that sends Robinson crashing to the canvas! Makalenko dives into mount looking to finish!
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Makalenko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Robinson is trying to control Makalenko's posture but Makalenko avoids it.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Makalenko throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makalenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Makalenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Makalenko's legs - danger averted.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Makalenko's brow.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Makalenko is keeping the position.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Robinson postures up.
Makalenko is looking for a triangle here but Robinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makalenko is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Makalenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makalenko is not content to let Robinson control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson trying to control but Makalenko is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson has hold of Makalenko's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Makalenko manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Makalenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Robinson's cut.
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.
Makalenko checks a low kick from Robinson.
A nice combination there by Makalenko.
Makalenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makalenko.
Makalenko lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Robinson sprawling to the canvas. Makalenko follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Robinson hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makalenko thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Makalenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Makalenko wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson is pressing down on Makalenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson pulls Makalenko in to control the position.
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makalenko throws and elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Makalenko's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makalenko keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Makalenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Robinson passes Makalenko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Makalenko is a slippery customer.
Makalenko has hold of Robinson's hands but Robinson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Robinson trying to control the action but Makalenko is working from the bottom.
Makalenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makalenko defends it well.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is thwarting Makalenko's attempts to control the position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makalenko keeps working.
Makalenko trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Makalenko is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makalenko throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makalenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makalenko misses with a looping right.
Igor Makalenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makalenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makalenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makalenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Igor Makalenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makalenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makalenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makalenko throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Makalenko.
Makalenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson cracks Makalenko with a nice body shot.
Makalenko is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson cracks Makalenko with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Robinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makalenko.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makalenko's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Makalenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Max Robinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Makalenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Makalenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makalenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Makalenko connects with a body shot.
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makalenko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Makalenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makalenko is bucking up trying to escape but Robinson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson landing strikes from the mount and Makalenko is in trouble!
Makalenko working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Robinson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson landing punches.
Robinson cracks Makalenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makalenko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Makalenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Makalenko is looking to get back to full guard here but Robinson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Makalenko is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robinson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Robinson lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson landing strikes from the mount and Makalenko is in trouble!
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Robinson lands with some strikes.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the head.
Makalenko is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson avoids the attempt from Makalenko to control.
Robinson looking to finish Makalenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Makalenko!
Robinson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Makalenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson unloading with bombs!
Robinson looking to control but Makalenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makalenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Max Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scoring with strikes but Makalenko is staying in there.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Makalenko tries to reverse the position but Robinson maintains control.
Robinson with good strikes from the mount here!
Robinson unloading with bombs!
Makalenko is looking to get to half guard.
Makalenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makalenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Makalenko, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makalenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Igor Makalenko!
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RATING
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