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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Makalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Robinson (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.
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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273 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Makalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Makalenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makalenko sprawls well initially but Robinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makalenko manages to get to full guard.
Makalenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Makalenko keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makalenko is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson is in close to Makalenko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makalenko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko has an active guard here but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Makalenko is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Makalenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makalenko tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Makalenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Makalenko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Makalenko eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Makalenko is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson gets full guard.
Robinson pulls Makalenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Makalenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makalenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson has Makalenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Makalenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makalenko is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson controls Makalenko momentarily but Makalenko frees himself.
That's four 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Makalenko gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Makalenko keeps moving.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makalenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robinson has passed into half guard!
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson looking to control but Makalenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Robinson unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Makalenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makalenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makalenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igor Makalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makalenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makalenko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Makalenko looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Makalenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Makalenko manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makalenko keeps working.
Makalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Makalenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson is keen to just control but Makalenko is a slippery customer.
Makalenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Makalenko trying to control from the bottom.
Makalenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makalenko gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Makalenko trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Makalenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Makalenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makalenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.
Makalenko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Robinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Makalenko.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Makalenko's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson trying to control the position but Makalenko is working away.
Makalenko is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Makalenko wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Makalenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Makalenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makalenko tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Makalenko's temple.
Makalenko is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Makalenko seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Robinson landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Makalenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makalenko tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makalenko with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Makalenko didn't expect that.
Robinson trying to control but Makalenko is working from the bottom.
Makalenko is looking for a triangle here but Robinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Makalenko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makalenko sneaks back into half guard.
Ground and pound from Robinson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makalenko taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makalenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Makalenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Makalenko is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Makalenko is defending the position.
Max Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makalenko trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Makalenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko moves into full guard.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Makalenko's head.
Makalenko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robinson has passed into half guard!
Makalenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
Makalenko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Makalenko doesn't have the hooks in and Robinson manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Makalenko blocks nicely.
Makalenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Makalenko keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makalenko is trying to improve his 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.
Makalenko on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson wants to control but Makalenko is keeping him busy.
Robinson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robinson wants to control but Makalenko is keeping him busy.
Robinson is working Makalenko over with some ground and pound from side control.
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 trying to get back to half guard.
Igor Makalenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makalenko misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Robinson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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