Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Rua
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Makarenko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Cubbedge . That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Cubbedge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtramarital Floating Shingles in the buildup to the fight.
Cubbedge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
and Cubbedge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Makarenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge walks into a straight right hand from Makarenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cubbedge slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Cubbedge avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cubbedge . Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarenko! But no joy.#T1#
Makarenko throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Makarenko throws a head kick but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Makarenko misses with the combination.
Cubbedge tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cubbedge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well. #KD#
Makarenko walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Cubbedge rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Makarenko has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Makarenko. #T2#
Makarenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Cubbedge 's side.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makarenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makarenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cubbedge is able to avoid easily.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Cubbedge off balance momentarily.
Cubbedge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses its target.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Britt Cubbedge should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Cyril Makarenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Makarenko out cold! Makarenko corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Britt Cubbedge !

Event: WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko is looking to score with low kicks.
Harris throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Harris down.
Makarenko thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makarenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Makarenko takes one on the button.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom! Makarenko lands a massive head kick that sends Harris crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Makarenko is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WKBC: Tua VS Cornell
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Makarenko 's knee.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Makarenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makarenko takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Makarenko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko is wise to it.
Makarenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Makarenko.#T1#
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Makarenko 's knee.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Makarenko shrugs it off.
Makarenko misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva slips a jab from Makarenko.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Makarenko misses
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Silva blocks a head kick by Makarenko. #T2#
Makarenko misses with a combination
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a lazy body kick
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Makarenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Silva thinks about the counter body kick.
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyborg Silva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko misses with a body shot
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Makarenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Makarenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarenko misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Makarenko thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyborg Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makarenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot to the body from Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makarenko pushes Silva away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Makarenko misses
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Makarenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Silva avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a good, hard body kick but Makarenko shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyborg Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Cyril Makarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Makarenko 's knee.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Makarenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Makarenko swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Makarenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarenko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Makarenko misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Makarenko throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko swings widly with a right hand
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Makarenko in his tracks momentarily.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko is wise to it.
Makarenko misses with a hook
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Makarenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Silva counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cyborg Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makarenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyborg Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyborg Silva!
Cyborg Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WKBC: 4 Kings
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Cook in the body.
Cook checks a leg kick nicely.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makarenko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cook backs up against the ropes. #CUT2#
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Cook is breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Cook moved away.
Cook blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makarenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cook scrambles back to his feet.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Cook moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Solomon Cook's cut is getting worse.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick.
Cook throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick which misses Cook's front leg but catches the back leg as Cook tries to avoid it. #T1#
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Makarenko lands but Cook takes it in his stride.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Cook steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makarenko. That one must have hurt.
Makarenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#
Cook is rocked!
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Cook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Cook seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom! Makarenko lands a massive head kick that sends Cook crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Makarenko is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
A less than humble Cyril Makarenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Cheating
Date: Apr 02, 2020

#R1#
Oki scores with a leg kick.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
Oki doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Oki works over Makarenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Oki clobbers Makarenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Oki connects with a solid leg kick.
Makarenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki throws a head kick that Makarenko semi-blocks.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko moves out of range as Oki throws a body kick.
Oki lands a glancing blow to the side of Makarenko's head.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Oki scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Makarenko takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki throws a combination. Makarenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko looks winded!
Oki jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makarenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Oki gets a clinch.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Oki lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Oki.
A body shot lands from Oki. #T2#
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Oki lands a body shot.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
Makarenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Oki.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Oki.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Oki counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makarenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki lands a lovely overhand right.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki scores with a big combo that sends Makarenko crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Makarenko flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Oki jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Oki!
A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: WKBC: The Zealot VS Irrawaddy
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Adams counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Makarenko on his ass! Makarenko wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko scores with a nice strike.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Makarenko up against the ropes.#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makarenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makarenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Adams misses with the head strike. #T1#
Makarenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adams misses with some punches.
Makarenko is trying to stall. #BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD#
Adams staggers Makarenko with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makarenko looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#CUT#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
James Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Makarenko walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Makarenko drops his guard momentarily, allowing Adams to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Makarenko! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Adams takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Adams!
James Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bushido K1: 2
Date: Mar 20, 2020

#R1#
Shark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Shark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makarenko throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
Shark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shark blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Shark avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the body
and Shark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good work by Shark as he checks the leg kick.
Shark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
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!
Shark throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Shark.
Shark checks a low kick from Makarenko.#CL#
Shark drives through and clinches with Makarenko against the ropes.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makarenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Shark.
Shark throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makarenko gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shark lands with a light punch inside.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
Shark pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Shark pushes off an throws an elbow but Makarenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
Shark blocking some punches.
Makarenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark lands an elbow just above Makarenko 's eye.
Makarenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makarenko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shark's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Makarenko tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Shark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makarenko's brow.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shark tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shark misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Shark lands with an overhand left.
Shark connects with a high kick.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Shark was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shark thows a body kick. Makarenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shark takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark checks a low kick from Makarenko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shark checks a leg kick.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko unleashes a big counter combination but Shark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shark misses with a body kick.
Shark throws a leg kick which misses Makarenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Makarenko tries to avoid it.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shark.
Shark will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shark.
Makarenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Makarenko misses.
Some wild striking there from Makarenko.
Shark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Nice body punch from Shark.
Makarenko walks into a straight right hand from Shark.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark throws a good cross that connects.
Shark avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Shark.
Ghost Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko misses the body punch
and Shark counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makarenko.#T2#
Shark lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shark misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Shark closes the distance and clinches.
Shark misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
Shark prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
Shark takes a shot to the head.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shark lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makarenko.
Shark using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shark cracks Makarenko with a nice body shot.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shark gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ghost Shark dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark blocks a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Shark.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Shark prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Makarenko.
Shark gets through Makarenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shark lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Ghost Shark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Makarenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shark.
Makarenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Makarenko avoiding damage as Shark throws knees to the body.
Makarenko lands a right hand.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko dodges an elbow strike from Shark.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Shark lands an uppercut.
Makarenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makarenko tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko tries to work over Shark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko is looking to control Shark's arms but Shark gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makarenko has his back to the ropes.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makarenko is working Shark over against the ropes.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shark gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sharks head.
Makarenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shark up against the ropes.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Shark avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shark throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makarenko 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Rising Dragon: 3
Date: Mar 06, 2020

#R1##CL#
Wawelski clinches up against the ropes.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Wawelski.
Wawelski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makarenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawelski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawelski works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makarenko avoids it.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action. #T1#
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wawelski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Wawelski has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makarenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko tries to stall but Wawelski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wawelski lands a nice knee to the body.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Wawelski tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko tries to work over Wawelski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the side of Makarenko's head.
Wawelski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski looking to throw knees to the head but Makarenko is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wawelski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
That's time! Wawelski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Makarenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wawelski.
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wawelski.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wawelski is looking to counter punch.
Wawelski misses with a wild combination.
Wawelski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wawelski tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Wawelski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarenko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wawelski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wawelski looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Wawelski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Makarenko. #KD#
Wawelski looks low and kicks high, catching Makarenko right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makarenko.
Kosma Wawelski is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body. Wawelski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wawelski throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely. #T1#
Wawelski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wawelski checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a leg kick which misses Makarenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Makarenko tries to avoid it.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawelski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Wawelski is just out of range.
Makarenko moves forwards but Wawelski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wawelski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Wawelski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makarenko looks to throw a body kick
and Wawelski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wawelski is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wawelski. That's going to slow Makarenko down. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Makarenko.
Wawelski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Makarenko. #KD#
Wawelski staggers Makarenko with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makarenko looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Wawelski blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Makarenko misses #KD#
and Wawelski counters with a nice uppercut that drops Makarenko onto his backside! Makarenko bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Wawelski finish him?
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Wawelski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
Wawelski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Wawelski moved out of range.
Wawelski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wawelski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wawelski throws a one two combo.
Wawelski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makarenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Wawelski avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko lands a head kick!
Cyril Makarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wawelski was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
A shot to the liver by Wawelski. Beautiful body shot.
Wawelski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Wawelski moves out of range.
Wawelski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Wawelski staggers Makarenko with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Makarenko looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Wawelski rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wawelski works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Wawelski presses Makarenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wawelski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head. #T1#
Wawelski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wawelski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makarenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Wawelski is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Wawelski on the inside.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wawelski lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
A short right from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Kosma Wawelski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wawelski digs a right hand into Makarenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makarenko's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski misses with an elbow over the top.
Wawelski lands a right hand.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wawelski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Wawelski cracks Makarenko with a nice body shot.
Wawelski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wawelski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarenko or not.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Makarenko controls the action.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a shot to the body.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wawelski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wawelski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wawelski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawelski is working Makarenko over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wawelski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:23
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:23
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:23

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
Kosma Wawelski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Openweight GP: Round 1
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko tries to bum rush Turturro with a series of wild strikes but Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turturro scores with a nice head shot.
Turturro takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Turturro throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turturro avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko cracks Turturro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turturro lands a nice hook to Makarenko's body. Makarenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Turturro is looking to wear down Makarenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Turturro moves out of range easily.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Makarenko lands a head kick. Turturro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turturro connects with a jab.
Makarenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turturro throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Turturro misses the target.
Turturro connects with a jab.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Turturro moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
A little feinted left hand from Turturro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD#
Turturro scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Makarenko beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Turturro's front leg.
Makarenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turturro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makarenko.#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
Makarenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makarenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turturro scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Turturro finish him?
Turturro lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Turturro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Turturro moves out of range.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makarenko looks winded!
Makarenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Makarenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Turturro.
Turturro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turturro works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Makarenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turturro cracks Makarenko with a good jab.
Turturro stuns Makarenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turturro connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Makarenko's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Makarenko - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lorenzo Turturro!
A less than humble Lorenzo Turturro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 4
Date: Feb 17, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turturro swings for the body but Makarenko moves out of range.
Turturro jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Makarenko misses.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turturro.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turturro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makarenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turturro to score with a decent uppercut.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro is looking to wear down Makarenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Turturro avoids it.
Turturro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab from Turturro.
Makarenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makarenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turturro lands with a good body shot.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko looks winded!
Makarenko ducks right into an uppercut from Turturro. #T1#
Turturro lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Turturro scores with a nice head shot.
Turturro looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Makarenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turturro lands a really nice looking cross but Makarenko seems unphased. #ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turturro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makarenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Makarenko ducks into a a hook from Turturro and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Turturro finish 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!
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turturro circles away quickly and effectively.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turturro counters with a right hand to the body.
Turturro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Turturro lands.
Turturro lands with a good body shot.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro lands a jab to Makarenko's midsection.#KD#
Turturro catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Makarenko stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Makarenko walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#T2#
Turturro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Turturro scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Makarenko to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Turturro away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Makarenko got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Turturro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turturro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turturro knocks out Makarenko with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Turturro before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Turturro picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenzo Turturro!
After the fight, Lorenzo Turturro was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 1
Date: Feb 06, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Silva cracks Makarenko with an open hand slap.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. Silva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva throws a right hand that Makarenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Makarenko also avoids with ease.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Silva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
Makarenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva looks for the body kick but Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko connects with a high kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makarenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Makarenko misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Silva tests Makarenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Makarenko walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Makarenko blocks the low kick.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Makarenko was not able to check.
Silva moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick. #T2#
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Makarenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Silva is wise to it.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva cracks the inside of Makarenko's front leg.
Silva misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body kick from Silva.
Makarenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Makarenko had a free shot at his head there.
Makarenko walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva 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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva keeps Makarenko at a distance using the push kick.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
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!
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko lands an uppercut.
Makarenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makarenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Silva lands a body shot.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makarenko or not.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makarenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cyril Makarenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ROC#
Makarenko is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Makarenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva tries to clinch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and catches Makarenko with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Makarenko is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Makarenko is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Makarenko is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Silva takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arnaldo Silva!
In his post fight interview, Arnaldo Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Warzone 4
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Nah off balance momentarily.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nah. That did some damage!#CL2#
Nah takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Makarenko.
Nah using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makarenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nah lands a right hand.
Nah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makarenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Tee Nah has been cut.
Nah looks winded!
Nah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nah backwards.
Makarenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko works on Nah's body with a couple of short punches.
Makarenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko pushes Nah back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Makarenko is leaning against Nah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makarenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makarenko lands a body shot.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Nah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nah's gas tank.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nah controls his hands. #T1#
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body.
Makarenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makarenko leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short left from Makarenko.
Makarenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nah up against the ropes.
Makarenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Nah gets an underhook and turns Makarenko into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cyril Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a right hand. Nah shakes it off.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Nah wants to clinch.
Nah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Makarenko gets tackled into the ropes by Nah. Nah maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Makarenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makarenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Makarenko lands an uppercut.
Makarenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Makarenko holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Makarenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Tee Nah's cut even more.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Makarenko trying to control the position but instead, Nah has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makarenko into the ropes.
Nah takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko stalling in the clinch but Nah improves position.
Makarenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nah.
Makarenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Makarenko works on Nah's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tee Nah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Makarenko lands a body shot.
Makarenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarenko lands a body shot.
Makarenko lands a body shot.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nah crumples to the floor! Makarenko milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
A very excited looking Cyril Makarenko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Warzone 3
Date: Jan 19, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko stalks Diaz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Diaz's face. Diaz staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Makarenko.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makarenko connects with a quick right hand that sends Diaz tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Warzone 1
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Makarenko blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko misses with a looping right.
Yau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yau blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Yau moves out of range.
Yau lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko thumps Yau with a low kick.
Yau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yau wants to counter with a clinch but Makarenko pushes him away.
Yau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yau cracks the inside of Makarenko's front leg.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau lands a body shot.
Yau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko. #T1#
Makarenko stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makarenko works Yau's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Yau gets a clinch.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Yau.
Makarenko is trying to stall.
Yau blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Yau.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Makarenko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Yau blocks it. #T2#
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Yau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
Makarenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Yau backwards.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Yau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Makarenko trying to stall but Yau improves his position.
Makarenko taking a breather.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yau looking to throw knees to the head but Makarenko is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A lazy left from Yau finds it's target.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Yau instigates a clinch.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Yau pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Makarenko - that landed with a thud.
Yau prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
Yau pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yau crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Yau tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yau lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yau unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makarenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Yau. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yau as Makarenko tries to tie him up.
Yau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calabi Yau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makarenko lands a shot to the body.
Yau landing knees to the head.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land. #T2#
Yau prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Yau controls his hands.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yau's elbow.
Yau misses with a punch to the body.
Yau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makarenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau scores with a knee to the head.
Makarenko avoiding damage as Yau throws knees to the body.
Yau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calabi Yau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Yau lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko stuns Yau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makarenko is looking to chop away at Yau's legs.
Yau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yau scores with a jab.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Yau avoids nicely.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Yau counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
Yau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Yau rushes Makarenko and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yau fails to land.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Yau scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau missing with knees to the body. #T1#
Yau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yau lands a knee to the body.
Makarenko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yau up against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yau landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yau lands with a short shot to the head.
Yau missing with knees to the body.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau throws a head punch that misses.
Yau trying to land knees to the body. #T2#
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makarenko blocks an elbow strike from Yau.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Yau.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makarenko is defending well for now.
Yau misses with a knee strike.
Makarenko pushes Yau back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Yau tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Yau blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A short right from Yau.
Makarenko trying to control the position but instead, Yau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makarenko into the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calabi Yau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yau 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calabi Yau!
Calabi Yau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: K1 Kings: 5
Date: Jan 02, 2020

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Donk. Stern catches Makarenko right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Stern sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Makarenko slips a straight right by Stern.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makarenko, as that shot connected.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern takes one on the button.
Makarenko takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Makarenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makarenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Stern sizes up Makarenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Makarenko feints a jab promting Stern to slip. Makarenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stern slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makarenko. Makarenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Makarenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab. #T2#
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
A jab from Makarenko finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makarenko throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Makarenko motions for Stern to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stern stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko looks to land a combination. Stern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makarenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko is looking to land body kicks.
Stern checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Stern misses with a hook
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern scores with the left hand. Makarenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Stern smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarenko 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.

Event: K1 Kings: 3
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Makarenko off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Makarenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
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!
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
A short right from Silva.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
Silva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Oh Makarenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
A short left from Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Makarenko avoids the damage to the body.
Silva cracks Makarenko with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Makarenko goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Makarenko wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arnaldo Silva!
Arnaldo Silva was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: K1 Kings: 2
Date: Dec 24, 2019

#R1#
Laxx misses with an uppercut
and Makarenko counters with an outside leg kick.
Laxx ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Laxx tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Makarenko manages to circle out of the way.
Laxx lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laxx avoids a kick to the body.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Makarenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laxx counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laxx 's calf.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laxx lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Makarenko backs up against the ropes.
Laxx throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makarenko thows a leg kick but Laxx checks it
letting Laxx counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laxx scores with a nice head shot.
Makarenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko is looking to slow Laxx down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Laxx .#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. Laxx looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Laxx drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Laxx slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko scores with a hook.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Laxx moves into the clinch successfully.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
A short right from Laxx on the inside.
Laxx working aggressively here.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laxx prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Makarenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Laxx lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
A right hook to the body lands for Laxx .
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Laxx .
Makarenko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laxx up against the ropes.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko blocking some punches.
Makarenko gets through Laxx 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Laxx working aggressively here.
Makarenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laxx s head.
Makarenko is trying to stall.
Laxx pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyga Laxx will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Laxx has closed the distance and engaged Makarenko in a clinch.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to work over Laxx 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laxx working aggressively here.
A short left from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
A short right from Laxx on the inside.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Laxx throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laxx blocking some punches.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Laxx controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Laxx avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes. #T1#
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laxx working aggressively here.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laxx 's elbow.
A short uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laxx 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko trying to control the position but instead, Laxx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makarenko into the ropes.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Laxx .
Makarenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laxx .
Makarenko pushes Laxx back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Laxx prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Laxx lands a right hand. #T2#
Laxx blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a right hand.
Laxx swings wildly with an uppercut but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laxx lands a hook that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko is leaning against Laxx and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Laxx controls his hands.
Makarenko lands with a right to the head.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
Laxx lands a nice uppercut.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laxx tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fighters circling - Laxx throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laxx was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laxx .
Laxx throws a big counter combination but Makarenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makarenko throws a leg kick
and Laxx counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Laxx counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body
letting Laxx counter with a right hand.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Makarenko misses #KD#
and Laxx counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Makarenko to the mat! Laxx runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Makarenko is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Laxx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makarenko can pounce on him.
Laxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko lands a front kick.#T1#
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Makarenko does no damage.
Laxx avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko misses with the body kick
and Laxx counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Laxx blocks the low kick.
Laxx takes a jab right on the kisser.
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
Laxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Laxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laxx jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Makarenko gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD#
and Laxx counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Makarenko onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Laxx scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Makarenko beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Laxx finish him?
Laxx throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Laxx walks into a jab.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick. #KD#
Makarenko walks into a big right hand from Laxx and goes down! The referee sends Laxx to a neutral corner as Makarenko gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Laxx .
Makarenko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crunch! Makarenko slams his shin into Laxx 's torso.
Laxx tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makarenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyga Laxx showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Laxx has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyga Laxx !

Event: K1 Kings: 1
Date: Dec 16, 2019

#R1#
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makarenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMakarenko.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Makarenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Makarenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Makarenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makarenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makarenko missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a body shot
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Makarenko's defenses.
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Makarenko moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Anderson tries to clinch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson tries to clinch but Makarenko moves away
and Makarenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Makarenko misses with a body shot
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2##CL#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Makarenko being controlled against the ropes.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
Makarenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Makarenko. #T1#
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Anderson pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Makarenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short left from Anderson.
Makarenko looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Makarenko tries to tie him up.
Makarenko tries to stall but Anderson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
A bit of stalling here from Makarenko.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Makarenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makarenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Makarenko backpedaling.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderson tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Brownie Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Anderson down. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Makarenko blocks the low kick.
Anderson backing away here, and Makarenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Makarenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Makarenko didn't see that one coming.
Makarenko connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Makarenko.
Makarenko thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makarenko's knee momentarily.
Makarenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Makarenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makarenko.#CUT2#
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Anderson. #T2#
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makarenko's head backwards.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Makarenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makarenko.#CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Makarenko tries to tie him up.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brownie Anderson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Brownie Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'I am the fookin greatest ya hear! I want that fookin belt!'.

Event: AKT 5
Date: Dec 01, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko cracks Upchurch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Upchurch scores with a four punch combination!#CL2#
Upchurch pushes Makarenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Upchurch lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Upchurch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makarenko's brow.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Makarenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Upchurch scores with a shot to the side of Makarenko's head.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko blocks an elbow strike.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Upchurch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Upchurch lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Upchurch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Upchurch wants to counter with a clinch but Makarenko pushes him away.#CL2#
Upchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Upchurch.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Makarenko tries to stall but Upchurch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Upchurch prevents a body shot from Makarenko. #BC2#
Upchurch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Upchurch's head backwards.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Upchurch moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Upchurch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Upchurch wants to clinch.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Upchurch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makarenko, pushing him back against the ropes.
Upchurch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Upchurch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makarenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Upchurch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Upchurch. #T2#
A short right from Upchurch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a nice knee to the body.
Makarenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upchurch.
Upchurch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands with a short shot to the head.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Upchurch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!#T3##BC2#
Upchurch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Upchurch moves into the clinch successfully.
Makarenko dodges an elbow strike from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Upchurch pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Upchurch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Upchurch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Makarenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Upchurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Upchurch moves into the clinch.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Upchurch uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD2#
Upchurch drops Makarenko on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Makarenko bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Upchurch feints and then cracks Makarenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makarenko down. #CL2#
Upchurch darts in and clinches Makarenko up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Upchurch.
Upchurch breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Makarenko with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Makarenko looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Makarenko get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Upchurch!

Event: RH106
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nukem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Nukem misses with a looping left.
Nukem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nukem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good shot there by Nukem.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nukem looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Nukem throws a lazy uppercut
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Nukem jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nukem misses with a looping left.
Nukem ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Nukem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Makarenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nukem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Nukem's head back.
Nukem throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Makarenko connects with a single shot there.#CUT#
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
A big right from Nukem misses.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Makarenko connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nukem slips a jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Nukem misses.
We've been informed that Nukem has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nukem throws the left hand but Makarenko avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Nukem misses the target.
Makarenko throws a good cross that connects.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Nukem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nukem throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good exchange - Nukem coming out on top.
Nukem throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Nukem's body.
Nukem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nukem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Makarenko avoids it with no problem.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Nukem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Makarenko throws out a head kick that Nukem doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Nukem crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Nukem's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#
Nukem is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nukem misses with a body shot.
Nukem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Nukem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nukem misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nukem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nukem throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem clobbers Makarenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nukem lands a jab to the nose.
Nukem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lands a jab to Nukem's midsection.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makarenko throws a solid leg kick but Nukem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makarenko.
Nukem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nukem counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Makarenko takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makarenko loads up on a big right hand but Nukem slips the punch.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Nukem digs a good hook to Makarenko's body.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nukem.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nukem misses the jab.
Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nukem on the side of the head.
Nukem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nukem feints a counter leg kick.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Nukem saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Nukem as he connects with a hook.
Nukem misses with a looping right.
Nukem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nukem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
Nukem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Makarenko.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a quick counter head kick but Nukem was just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko misses with the combination.
Nukem only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Nukem throws out a leg kick but Makarenko moves out of range and Nukem only half commits.
Nukem scores with a hook.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body. Makarenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nukem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nukem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Makarenko off balance momentarily.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Nukem.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Nukem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Makarenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nukem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nukem lands a lovely overhand right.
Makarenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nukem counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Makarenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Nukem feints a counter leg kick.
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duke Nukem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nukem is looking to chop away at Makarenko's legs.
Makarenko moves forwards but Nukem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Nukem misses its intended target.
Nukem scores with a sloppy right hand. Makarenko should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Nukem looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Makarenko throws a hook to the side of Nukem's head but Nukem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nukem pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Nukem connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Makarenko onto his butt! Makarenko bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nukem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makarenko walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Makarenko is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duke Nukem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Duke Nukem waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RH94
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko cracks Tchusuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Makarenko misses.
Tchusuk moves away from the strike by Makarenko.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarenko misses the jab.
Tchusuk connects with a right hand. Makarenko shakes it off.
Tchusuk cracks Makarenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tchusuk connects with a right hand. Makarenko shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Makarenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Tchusuk avoids nicely.
Tchusuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makarenko looks winded!#T1#
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Makarenko moves out of range.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarenko throws a series of punches but Tchusuk avoids them all with ease.
Tchusuk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Makarenko thuds his right hand into Tchusuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A solid body kick from Tchusuk.
A big right from Tchusuk misses.
Makarenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tchusuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tchusuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makarenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Tchusuk moves into range and clinches up with Makarenko.
Tchusuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tchusuk digs a right hand into Makarenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makarenko's gas tank.
Tchusuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Makarenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makarenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Tchusuk lands a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Makarenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Tchusuk forces Makarenko back against the ropes and clinches.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makarenko blocking some punches.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tchusuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Tchusuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tchusuk as Makarenko tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makarenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Tchusuk gets an underhook and turns Makarenko into the ropes.
Tchusuk lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Tchusuk breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Makarenko with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Makarenko looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Makarenko get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
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!
Tchusuk blocks the body kick.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Tchusuk finish him?#T1#
Tchusuk throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Makarenko crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: RH83
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makarenko, as that shot connected.
Makarenko lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sanderlei Bitetti has been cut.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Bitetti counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Makarenko onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
We've been informed that Bitetti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the temple. Bitetti shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a left hand
and Bitetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Makarenko works Bitetti's body with a nice hook.
Makarenko tries to bum rush Bitetti with a series of wild strikes but Bitetti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bitetti raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bitetti.
Bitetti avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
Makarenko swings widly with a right hand
letting Bitetti counter with a right hand.
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Bitetti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bitetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Bitetti should have avoided that one.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitetti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko takes a swing at Bitetti's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Bitetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarenko throws a head kick that Bitetti semi-blocks.
Bitetti drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bitetti just on the top of the head. Bitetti drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bitetti - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RH71
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Doss misses the jab.
Makarenko walks into a straight right hand from Doss.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko digs a good body shot into Doss's ribs.
Doss misses with a two punch combination.
Doss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Doss's head back.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Doss moves out of range.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Makarenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doss tries to clinch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doss.
Doss throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Doss manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doss throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Doss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makarenko will feel that in the morning.#T1##CL#
Doss closes the distance and pushes Makarenko back into the ropes.
Doss swings wildly with an uppercut but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doss throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makarenko looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Doss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doss working aggressively here.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Doss's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doss's gas tank.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Doss blocks it.
A short left from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doss struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko trying to control the position but instead, Doss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Makarenko into the ropes.
Doss lands with a right to the head.
Doss misses with a knee strike.
Doss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Doss.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Makarenko on the inside.
Makarenko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Doss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko takes one to the chin there.
Makarenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Doss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Doss drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Makarenko onto his butt! Makarenko pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Sloppy strikes from Doss. Those never looked like landing.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doss dances in with a quick combination. Makarenko is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Doss snaps Makarenko's head back. Makarenko stumbles backwards against the ropes. Doss steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Makarenko's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Makarenko just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Doss!
After the fight, Dick Doss was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RH65
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Bomber scores with a jab to the head.
Bomber has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makarenko.
Bomber avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Bomber connects with a crisp jab.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Makarenko - just one landing.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomber throws out the jab.
A combination from Bomber does no damage.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Bomber ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makarenko misses with a looping left.
Bomber lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Bomber ducked under it nicely.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko cracks Bomber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Bomber checks a leg kick.
Makarenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko stuns Bomber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bomber is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Bomber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makarenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bomber.
Makarenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomber was well out of range. Poor timing from Makarenko.
Makarenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko lands a head kick that sends Bomber down! Bomber is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Makarenko is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: RH51
Date: Jul 10, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko throws a hook but Aldridge avoids it easily.
Aldridge throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldridge blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Aldridge throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makarenko missing with a left hand there. Aldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aldridge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Aldridge's body.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Aldridge moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Makarenko coming out on top.
Makarenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aldridge throws a sloppy head kick and Makarenko moves out of range easily.
Aldridge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Makarenko.#T1#
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Aldridge counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aldridge.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aldridge is breathing heavily.
Makarenko is trying to maintain a safe position but Aldridge gets an underhook and turns Makarenko into the ropes.
Nice body punch from Makarenko - that landed with a thud.
Makarenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aldridge misses with a knee strike.
Makarenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldridge backwards.
Aldridge missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Aldridge's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Aldridge avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Aldridge avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes. #BC#
Aldridge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko missing with a left hand there. Aldridge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Makarenko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko throws the left hand but Aldridge avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Aldridge to the mat! Aldridge looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Makarenko is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Makarenko jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RH45
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Ulvesson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Ulvesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Ulvesson off balance momentarily.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ulvesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Makarenko.#CUT#
It looks like Ulf Ulvesson has been cut.
Boom! Makarenko lands a massive head kick that sends Ulvesson crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Makarenko is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
A less than humble Cyril Makarenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Ulf Ulvesson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: RH33
Date: Jun 04, 2019

#R1#
Basaev scores with a head kick.
Basaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Basaev walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Reed Basaev has been cut.
Basaev tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makarenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Basaev.
Basaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko jabs at Basaev's body.
Basaev doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Basaev stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basaev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Makarenko finds it's way through Basaev's defenses.
Basaev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Basaev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Basaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Basaev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Basaev blocks a jab.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Basaev connects with a nice looking jab.
Basaev blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Basaev misses with a wild combination.
Makarenko throws a head kick that Basaev semi-blocks. #CUT#
That has opened up Reed Basaev's cut even more.
Basaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Basaev. Beautiful body shot.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Basaev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Basaev moves into range and clinches up with Makarenko.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
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!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Makarenko.
Basaev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makarenko wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Basaev.
Basaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
A short right from Makarenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basaev trying to control the position but instead, Makarenko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Basaev into the ropes.
Basaev prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Basaev moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Basaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Basaev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Basaev's shoulder, as Basaev tries to avoid the shot.
Basaev throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
As Basaev looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Basaev just gets out of the way.
Reed Basaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko takes a swing at Basaev's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Basaev moves out of range.
Basaev throws a fast counter high kick but Makarenko manages to duck under it in time.
Reed Basaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Basaev circles away quickly and effectively.
Makarenko swinging wildly here.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basaev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Basaev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko throws a hook but Basaev blocks it.#KD#
Makarenko lands a front kick to the face, that drops Basaev to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!#CUT#
The cut above Reed Basaev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Basaev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A head kick from Makarenko lands but Basaev takes it in his stride. #ROC#
Basaev is rocked!
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basaev! But no joy.
Basaev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Basaev counter with a right hand.
Basaev throws a head kick that half lands.
Basaev misses the jab.#KD2#
Basaev clips Makarenko with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Makarenko a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basaev swinging wildly here.
Basaev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makarenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Basaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Basaev - that will leave a mark!
Makarenko lands a head kick! #CUT#
Reed Basaev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Basaev scores with a head kick. Makarenko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Basaev misses with a double jab.
Makarenko is looking for a counter combo.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Makarenko misses.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Basaev clinches with his opponent.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Basaev blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Basaev lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Basaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Basaev misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Reed Basaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reed Basaev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Basaev scores with a shot to the body.
Basaev throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Basaev avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Basaev lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Basaev moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL2#
Basaev rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the ropes.
Makarenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basaev taking a breather.
Makarenko tries to stall but Basaev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Basaev putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Makarenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Basaev pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basaev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Basaev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Basaev wants to stall.
Basaev tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko lands with a right to the head.
Basaev presses Makarenko against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Basaev tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a left hand.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Basaev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Basaev's gas tank.
Basaev tries a knee to the head but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Makarenko tries to work over Basaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Basaev avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the ropes.
Basaev stalling in the clinch but Makarenko improves position.
Basaev lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev. #T2#
Basaev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reed Basaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Basaev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Basaev lands a left hand.
Basaev is stalling here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Basaev.
A nice left hand lands by Basaev.
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!
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Basaev.
Basaev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Makarenko avoids a wild elbow strike from Basaev.
Basaev misses with a knee to the head.
Basaev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Basaev.
The referee calls for Basaev to work.
A short left from Basaev.
Basaev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Basaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Basaev 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Basaev!
Reed Basaev decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 18, 2019

#R1#
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar misses with a takedown
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko lands a brutal head kick. Escobar looks out on his feet and Makarenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2019

#R1#
Makarenko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.#CUT#
It looks like Sammy King has been cut.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Makarenko connects with a body shot.
Makarenko lands a brutal head kick. King looks out on his feet and Makarenko throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for Guedes on that attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Makarenko! Guedes is out on his feet! Makarenko rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Guedes is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Guedes is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Makarenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Makarenko takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
It appears Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy feints and then cracks Makarenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makarenko down. #CL#
Brophy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brophy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Makarenko blocking some punches.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the cage.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makarenko tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Makarenko back against the cage.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Brophy digs a right hand underneath Makarenko's ribcage. Makarenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Makarenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Makarenko lands with a cross.
Makarenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Makarenko will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Makarenko is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Brophy takes one on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Brophy blocks the leg kick.
Makarenko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Makarenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko misses with the body kick
and Brophy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko takes a swing at Brophy's ribcage but misses.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brophy. That did some damage!
Brophy checks a leg kick.
Brophy is looking to counter punch.
Makarenko throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Brophy counters with a crisp one two that drops Makarenko! Brophy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makarenko to his feet! Makarenko is in big trouble!
Makarenko misses with an uppercut
and Brophy counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Makarenko off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Brophy follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Makarenko was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
A relieved looking Bob Brophy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 553 - Restitution
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Makarenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Arones controls the action.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Arones controls his hands.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Makarenko on the inside.
Arones is trying to force a seperation but Makarenko has the dominant position.
Arones is trying to pull guard but Makarenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makarenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arones has been cut.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Arones controls the action.
Arones is looking to control Makarenko's arms but Makarenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arones has his back to the cage.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
We've been informed that Makarenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Arones jumps guard but Makarenko stands there with Arones around his waist. Arones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Arones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Makarenko to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Arones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Makarenko smiles and moves away.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Arones ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Arones looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Makarenko throws out a counter right but Arones avoids it with no problem.
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Arones's calf.#T1#
Arones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makarenko moves out of range as Arones strikes.
Makarenko throws out a loose jab but Arones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arones will feel that in the morning.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Arones.
Makarenko throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Arones counters with a single leg into guard. Makarenko didn't expect that. #ES2#
Makarenko pushes Arones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Makarenko.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Arones is breathing heavily.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Makarenko lands a big right hand that sends Arones crashing to the mat! Makarenko stays standing though and waves Arones back to his feet!
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a pinpoint strike between Arones's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Arones crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Makarenko scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Makarenko!
A less than humble Cyril Makarenko misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Syn 550 - Devastation
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Snape misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snape misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snape closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snape on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makarenko.
Makarenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Snape lands a jab to Makarenko's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Snape lands a big right hand that sends Makarenko crashing to the mat! Snape stays standing though and waves Makarenko back to his feet!#ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Snape shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Makarenko takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Snape sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Makarenko bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lexington Snape!
A relieved looking Lexington Snape thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017

#R1#
Spillane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Spillane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spillane throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it. #KD#
Makarenko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Spillane sprawling to the canvas! Spillane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Makarenko finish him?! #ROC#
Spillane is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Nickey Spillane has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane glances at the clock... BAM! Makarenko nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Spillane crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Spillane is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyril Makarenko!
A very excited looking Cyril Makarenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 543 - Empower
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makarenko.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurley throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Makarenko misses.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hurley misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
A lazy left from Hurley finds it's target.
We've been informed that Makarenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hurley lands a body shot.
Hurley bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hurley throws a shot to the body.
Hurley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurley takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurley.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hurley lands with a good body shot.
Makarenko looks winded!#CL#
Hurley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Hurley breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hurley.
Hurley throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hurley.
No joy there for Hurley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hurley with a body shot.
Hurley scores with a hook.
Hurley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Hurley.
It seemed like Makarenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurley throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
It seemed like Makarenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body.
Hurley misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurley walks into a stiff left hand from Makarenko.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hurley. #KD#
Hurley drops Makarenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Makarenko looks back up at him and smiles so Hurley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hurley finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurley. That's going to slow Makarenko down.
Hurley throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Hurley throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hurley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makarenko lands a jab-cross combination.
Hurley scores with a shot to the body.
Hurley misses with a kick to the body
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Hurley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hurley throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hurley!
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Hurley.
Hurley throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range. #KD#
Hurley lands a left and a right that send Makarenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Hurley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hurley drops Makarenko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hurley follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bull Hurley!
Our winner, Bull Hurley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: T187
Date: Apr 30, 2017

#R1#
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makarenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
Escobar lands a nice hook to Makarenko's body. Makarenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makarenko misses with a jab to the body
letting Escobar counter with a right hand. #CL#
Escobar has Makarenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Makarenko tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the cage.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow.
Makarenko lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been informed that Makarenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.#CL#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
Escobar cracks Makarenko with a nice body shot.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Escobar tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Makarenko under the eye.
Escobar throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target. #T2#
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Makarenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
We've been told by Escobar's head coaches at Breakdown Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makarenko fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Makarenko has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Makarenko.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makarenko counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar tests Makarenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar jabs Makarenko right on the nose. Makarenko blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Escobar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Makarenko sprawling to the canvas! Makarenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escobar finish him?! #ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Makarenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?#CL2#
Makarenko drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makarenko.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Makarenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Escobar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko just manages to avoid it.
Makarenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko tries to land a leg kick but Escobar saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Makarenko lands with a good body shot.
Escobar takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko motions for Escobar to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar cracks the inside of Makarenko's front leg.
Makarenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar moves out of range as Makarenko strikes.
Makarenko slips under a jab.
Makarenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar is wise to it.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makarenko momentarily.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar is looking to chop away at Makarenko's legs.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Makarenko. #T3#
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar's knee momentarily.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Escobar throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
It seemed like Makarenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Makarenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar slips under a jab from Makarenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko thows a body kick. Escobar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makarenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Makarenko tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Makarenko darts in trying to clinch
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A solid body kick from Makarenko.
A leg kick checked by Makarenko.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Makarenko with a hook.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Makarenko tries to clinch up.
Escobar throws a low kick but Makarenko moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar. #T1#
Makarenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Makarenko pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makarenko lands with a light punch inside.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Makarenko creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Escobar's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Escobar drops to his knees and Makarenko pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
A very excited looking Cyril Makarenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Pablo Escobar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stay classy!'.

Event: T185 Makarenko vs Rubin III
Date: Apr 16, 2017

#R1#
Rubin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makarenko counters with a head kick.
Rubin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko avoids it really well and circles away.
Makarenko jabs Rubin right on the nose. Rubin blinks but takes it well.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rubin.
A right-left combo lands from Makarenko. #CUT#
It looks like Timur Rubin has been cut.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Makarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Rubin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rubin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rubin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Rubin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rubin stops Makarenko from standing up. #T2#
Rubin won't allow Makarenko to sweep him here.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makarenko holds on and takes a little breather.
Makarenko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Die Reeperbahn that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rubin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Makarenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rubin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rubin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin shoots in looking for a takedown but Makarenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rubin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makarenko can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Makarenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab by Rubin.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rubin's head backwards.#T4##KD2#
Rubin throws a left that rocks Makarenko and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rubin dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Makarenko regain composure! #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko is being controlled here.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarenko is trying to improve his position.
Rubin lands a strong strike to the head of Makarenko. That's dazed him! Rubin looking to finish here. Makarenko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rubin lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
Timur Rubin is the new heavyweight champion!
Timur Rubin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei
Date: Mar 26, 2017

#R1#
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palelei gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Palelei closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Makarenko's guard.#ES#
Makarenko manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palelei darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Palelei into the cage.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Palelei's head back.
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soa Palelei.
A head kick by Makarenko misses
and Palelei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck for Palelei with that takedown attempt.
Makarenko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Palelei fails with the takedown
and Makarenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makarenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Palelei, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Palelei gets a double leg takedown into Makarenko's guard.
Makarenko keeping moving, preventing Palelei from controlling successfully.
Makarenko trying to control the position here. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palelei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palelei trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Makarenko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Makarenko won't allow Palelei to sweep him here.
Makarenko wants to pass the guard but Palelei is keeping the position.
Makarenko controlling from the top position. #T3#
Palelei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makarenko is one step ahead there.
Makarenko content to stall in guard here.
Palelei keeping full guard, as Makarenko tries to pass.
Palelei looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
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.
Palelei keeps trying to improve his position.
Palelei pulls Makarenko in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Palelei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palelei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Palelei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Palelei scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Makarenko as Palelei shoots in.
Palelei has his takedown stuffed
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cyril Makarenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soa Palelei.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Palelei moves out of range.
Palelei is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palelei shoots and misses
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Palelei shoots and misses #KD#
and Makarenko counters with a crisp one two that drops Palelei! Makarenko thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Palelei to his feet! Palelei is in big trouble!#ROC#
Palelei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palelei goes for a double leg but Makarenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Makarenko continues to drive forward.
As Palelei tries to get set, Makarenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Palelei manages to avoid the attempt.
Palelei is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Palelei is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Makarenko throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Palelei is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: T179: Escobar vs. Palelei
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Rubin throws a series of punches but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubin digs a good hook to Makarenko's body.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rubin motions for Makarenko to come forward. Rubin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rubin lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.
Makarenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubin.
Makarenko throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot by Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Rubin misses its intended target. #KD#
Rubin bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Makarenko! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!#T1#
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Makarenko is keeping the position.
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarenko 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Makarenko kicks Rubin off and gets to his feet. #KD#
Rubin cracks Makarenko with an uppercut from hell and Makarenko crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Rubin's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko controls Rubin momentarily but Rubin frees himself. #T2#
Rubin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makarenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Makarenko from controlling successfully.
Rubin has Makarenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Makarenko stopping the sweep attempt from Rubin.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubin is on top in guard. #REVR#
Rubin throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Rubin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rubin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarenko is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
Makarenko wriggles free and stands up.
Rubin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Rubin blocking some punches.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Rubin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Rubin blocks an elbow strike from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to work over Rubin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko blocks an uppercut.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
Rubin scores with a shoulder strike.
Rubin stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Rubin is working for takedown but Makarenko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rubin gets through Makarenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Rubin throws a head punch that misses.
Rubin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rubin tries to throw a body punch but Makarenko avoids it by throwing Rubin back against the cage.
Rubin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Makarenko on the inside.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubin's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timur Rubin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko tries to work over Rubin's front leg with a kick but Rubin checks it.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makarenko throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Rubin counters with a single leg into guard. Makarenko didn't expect that.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rubin with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Timur Rubin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makarenko working a defensive guard here.
Makarenko 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.
Rubin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rubin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rubin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Makarenko for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
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.
Makarenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makarenko throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rubin.
Makarenko moves forwards but Rubin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubin darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Rubin into the cage.
Makarenko throws a front kick that sends Rubin stumbling back into the cage.
Rubin checks a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Makarenko stuns Rubin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rubin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Timur Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with a two punch combination.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Rubin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makarenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makarenko can do to turn this around?
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Rubin off the cage and back into range.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.#T4#
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that stops Rubin in his tracks momentarily.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makarenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubin 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 looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Timur Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Rubin saw that one coming.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Rubin. Beautiful body shot.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Rubin.
Rubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
A jab lands there for Rubin.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rubin scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko tries to clinch there but Rubin circles away.
Rubin avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Rubin lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rubin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick from Rubin. #T2#
Rubin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin shoots and misses
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rubin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Makarenko.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Makarenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rubin.
Good leg kick by Rubin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Makarenko slips a jab and a cross from Rubin.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Rubin slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rubin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rubin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rubin swings widly with a right hand
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
Makarenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rubin checks it well.
Rubin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makarenko sprawls and moves away.
Rubin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rubin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rubin throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Rubin misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
Rubin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubin moves to clinch but Makarenko breaks away
and Makarenko counters with a solid body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rubin on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rubin.
Rubin wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Rubin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #ES2#
Makarenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rubin off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Rubin avoids a kick to the body.
Rubin throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rubin throws a nice looking combination but Makarenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubin. #T2#
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rubin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rubin lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Rubin slips under a jab.
Makarenko defending well as Rubin loads up on a big left hand.
Rubin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko lands a nice hook to Rubin's body. Rubin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rubin throws a right hand that misses
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T3#
Rubin loads up on a big right hand but Makarenko slips the punch.
Makarenko pushes Rubin away with a front kick.
Makarenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rubin takes a step back to recover.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makarenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Rubin sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Makarenko cracks the inside of Rubin's front leg.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Makarenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Rubin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makarenko dodges the punch combination from Rubin.
Makarenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rubin with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko slips under a jab from Rubin.
Makarenko misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Makarenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makarenko keeps Rubin at a distance using the push kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rubin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubin blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rubin throws out the jab.
Rubin scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Rubin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Makarenko's guard.
Makarenko is still in real trouble! Can Rubin finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubin working some strikes from top position.
Makarenko wants to stand up but Rubin is controlling him.
Makarenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Makarenko wants to sweep here but Rubin controlling him for the moment.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rubin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Timur Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rubin trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rubin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Makarenko moves out of range as Rubin strikes.
Rubin closes the distance but Makarenko moves to the side
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Rubin moved away.
Rubin misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Makarenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rubin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Rubin missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarenko feints a counter leg kick.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Makarenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
A good leg kick by Rubin.
Rubin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rubin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarenko! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rubin. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Makarenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Rubin.
Makarenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cyril Makarenko.
I think Makarenko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cyril Makarenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: T174 Olympic Finals
Date: Jan 15, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Mangrove Jr forces Makarenko back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr staying out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses the body punch
and Mangrove Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Mangrove Jr has managed to clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makarenkos head.
Mangrove Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
A jab from Makarenko misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Mangrove Jr's leg. Mangrove Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Mangrove Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko throws out a loose jab but Mangrove Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko tests Mangrove Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mangrove Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Makarenko misses the target.
Mangrove Jr jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko sets himself, and Mangrove Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Makarenko avoids it this time.
Mangrove Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr blocks a jab.#T2#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove Jr throws out the jab.
Mangrove Jr looks for the body kick but Makarenko saw that one coming.
Mangrove Jr avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Mangrove Jr
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko scores with a nice strike.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Makarenko strikes.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Makarenko shakes him off and moves away.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mangrove Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Mangrove Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a good low kick that Mangrove Jr was not able to check.
Makarenko throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Mangrove Jr tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangrove Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makarenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makarenko jabs at Mangrove Jr's body.
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Mangrove Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Makarenko if he has to take too many more of those.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangrove Jr throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Makarenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makarenko duly obliges.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Mangrove Jr saw that one coming.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Mangrove Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a low kick but Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko throws a counter high kick but Mangrove Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Makarenko cracks Mangrove Jr with an open hand slap.
Mangrove Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mangrove Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Makarenko shakes him off and moves away.
Makarenko lands a jab to Mangrove Jr's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangrove Jr throws out the jab.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Makarenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mangrove Jr will feel that in the morning.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Makarenko swinging wildly here. #T1#
Makarenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangrove Jr throws out a leg kick but Makarenko moves out of range and Mangrove Jr only half commits.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangrove Jr. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Mangrove Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Mangrove Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tries to score with a low kick but Makarenko moves his leg out of the way.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangrove Jr on the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Makarenko blocks the leg kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Mangrove Jr is breathing heavily.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangrove Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Makarenko motions for Mangrove Jr to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tevin Mangrove Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Makarenko blocks the low kick.
Makarenko went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mangrove Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Makarenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Mangrove Jr avoided it.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangrove Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangrove Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Mangrove Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Mangrove Jr tries to work over Makarenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Makarenko manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mangrove Jr misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mangrove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko connects with a body shot that sends Mangrove Jr's belly button to the back.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangrove Jr works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mangrove Jr misses with a body shot.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mangrove Jr.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Mangrove Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Makarenko counters with a quick kick to the body but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Makarenko misses the body punch #CL2#
and Mangrove Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove Jr's elbow.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr. #T1#
Makarenko misses with a knee to the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangrove Jr can do to turn this around?
Mangrove Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko dips to his left and cracks Mangrove Jr with an uppercut!
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko moves out of range as Mangrove Jr strikes.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Makarenko is looking to slow Mangrove Jr down with leg kicks.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Makarenko lands with a right hand.
Mangrove Jr digs a good body shot into Makarenko's ribs.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Makarenko scores with a nice head shot.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Makarenko walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mangrove Jr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Makarenko swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mangrove Jr's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 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.

Event: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Maldini throws a hook but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Maldini has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldini.
Maldini checks a leg kick.
Maldini throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.
As Maldini backs away, Makarenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Makarenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Makarenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldini.
Maldini missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini pushes Makarenko away with a front kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makarenko. #T1#
Makarenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maldini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maldini.
Maldini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldini lands with a good body shot.
Maldini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body.
Maldini looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Makarenko walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.#KD2#
Maldini waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Makarenko. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Makarenko to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Makarenko is retaining full guard.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Maldini is still trying to improve position.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makarenko is controlling Maldini's posture.
Maldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Makarenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Makarenko defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
As Maldini looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Maldini just gets out of the way.
Maldini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makarenko tries to move into range but Maldini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maldini swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a left to the body.
Maldini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maldini throws a sloppy head kick and Makarenko moves out of range easily. #T4#
Maldini pushes Makarenko away with a front kick.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Maldini jabs Makarenko right on the nose. Makarenko blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldini. Makarenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maldini.
Makarenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#KD2#
A big head kick from Maldini and Makarenko is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Maldini stays in close to Makarenko's body and controls the position.
Makarenko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Makarenko 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Maldini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Maldini drops Makarenko with a big left hand and mounts him. Makarenko is in big trouble!
Maldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Makarenko is looking to escape.
Maldini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Makarenko tries to hold on but Maldini pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldini looking to land elbow strikes but Makarenko uses the position to regain half guard.
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!
Maldini is looking to stall here but Makarenko recovers full guard. #T1#
Makarenko keeping moving, preventing Maldini from controlling successfully.
Maldini wants to pass the guard but Makarenko is keeping the position.
Makarenko pulls Maldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Maldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makarenko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Makarenko controls Maldini momentarily but Maldini frees himself.
Maldini pushes down on Makarenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldini wants to free his trapped foot but Makarenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Makarenko trying to control but Maldini postures up.
Maldini sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makarenko defending well though. #T3#
Makarenko wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Giuseppe Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldini throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Maldini.
Makarenko misses with the body kick
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maldini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldini.
Maldini looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maldini throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Makarenko misses the target.
Maldini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Maldini scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maldini digs a good body shot into Makarenko's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2#
Maldini clinches up against the cage.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maldini lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makarenko as Maldini tries to tie him up.
Maldini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Makarenko walks away with a smile on his face. Maldini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maldini throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maldini.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Makarenko.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Makarenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldini counters with a nice kick to the body.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Maldini sees coming a mile off.
Maldini thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Maldini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Maldini lands with a hook. Makarenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maldini tries to clinch up.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
A jab from Maldini misses.
Maldini throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini lands a jab to the nose.
Maldini tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with the left hand. Maldini knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Makarenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini misses with a body kick.
Maldini slips a straight right by Makarenko.
A little jabbing left from Maldini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maldini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Makarenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.#T2#
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldini throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makarenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maldini just manages to avoid it.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Maldini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body kick there by Makarenko.
Nice body punch from Makarenko.
Maldini tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldini fakes the leg kick and cracks Makarenko in the body. #T3#
Maldini tries to move into range but Makarenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Maldini slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Maldini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarenko 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 Maldini has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maldini and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makarenko tries a low kick but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini lands a head kick!
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body
and Makarenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makarenko misses with a looping right.
Maldini counters with a body kick.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick from Maldini.
Makarenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T4#
Maldini connects with the punch.
Maldini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a series of strikes. Maldini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini staying out of range there.
Makarenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Maldini.
Maldini avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldini on the side of the head.
Maldini lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Maldini misses with a jab to the body
and Makarenko counters with a big head kick but Maldini shrugs it off.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini lands a jab to Makarenko's midsection.
Maldini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makarenko. That one must have hurt.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldini throws a right and a left that Makarenko avoids nicely.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Maldini.
Maldini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makarenko.
Maldini tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Maldini rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Makarenko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maldini tries to stall but Makarenko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makarenko is trying to force a seperation but Maldini has the dominant position.#BC2#
Maldini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maldini tests Makarenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldini misses with a hook.
Makarenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD2#
Maldini lands a high kick to the side of Makarenko's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Maldini dives into guard, looking to finish.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldini being controlled here momentarily.
Makarenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarenko is working hard here to advance position.
Makarenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maldini is controlling him.
Maldini wants to pass the guard but Makarenko is keeping the position.#T3#
Maldini preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maldini wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko jabs Maldini right on the nose. Maldini blinks but takes it well.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldini.
Maldini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that stops Maldini in his tracks momentarily.
Maldini misses with a jab to the body
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Makarenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Maldini misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Makarenko finds it's target.
Makarenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makarenko needs to keep his hands up - Maldini had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldini throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko throws a big counter combination but Maldini scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maldini misses with a right hand
and Maldini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Makarenko avoids it with no problem.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Maldini dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Makarenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maldini is out of range and Makarenko settles back down.
Maldini throws a sloppy head kick and Makarenko moves out of range easily.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Maldini.
Maldini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldini.
Makarenko is looking to counter with head kicks.
Makarenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maldini looks to throw a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makarenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maldini throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range. #T1#
Makarenko throws a leg kick which misses Maldini's front leg but catches the back leg as Maldini tries to avoid it.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maldini.
Makarenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maldini throws a lazy uppercut
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldini throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Maldini's leg. Maldini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maldini lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Makarenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Maldini!
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Maldini tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldini misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko walks into a left hand.
Maldini cracks Makarenko with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Makarenko falls to his knees and Maldini doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giuseppe Maldini!
Post fight, an emotional Giuseppe Maldini said 'Retiring as the Olympic SHW champion, what a dream!'.

Event: Syn 491 - Tycoon Olympics Rd 2
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko misses with a combination
and Makarenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vontavious Payne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vontavious Payne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vontavious Payne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne is having none of it.
Vontavious Payne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makarenko will feel that in the morning.
Vontavious Payne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Vontavious Payne delivers a nice body kick.
Makarenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vontavious Payne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Vontavious Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.#KD2#
Vontavious Payne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Makarenko sprawling to the canvas! Makarenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vontavious Payne finish him?!
Nice jab there from Makarenko.
Vontavious Payne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #KD2#
Vontavious Payne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Makarenko sprawling to the canvas! Makarenko rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vontavious Payne finish him?! #ROC2#
Makarenko is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vontavious Payne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vontavious Payne misses with a low kick.
Makarenko quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vontavious Payne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Vontavious Payne throws a sloppy head kick
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand. #T2#
Vontavious Payne takes one on the button.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vontavious Payne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makarenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vontavious Payne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Vontavious Payne should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vontavious Payne has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Vontavious Payne throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Makarenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Vontavious Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko swings widly with a right hand
and Vontavious Payne counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Vontavious Payne swings for the body but Makarenko moves out of range.
Vontavious Payne slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Vontavious Payne checks it.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Makarenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vontavious Payne tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Vontavious Payne. #BC2#
Vontavious Payne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vontavious Payne 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.#T4#
Vontavious Payne avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne avoids the head kick by Makarenko.
Vontavious Payne lands with a right hand.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body
and Vontavious Payne counters with a nice uppercut.
Vontavious Payne on the wrong end of a nice 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!
Vontavious Payne misses with a looping right.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurice Vontavious Payne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vontavious Payne's cut.
That's time! Makarenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vontavious Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makarenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Vontavious Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Makarenko's head backwards.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Makarenko slams his shin into Vontavious Payne's torso.
Makarenko swings for the body but Vontavious Payne moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vontavious Payne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Makarenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Vontavious Payne avoided it.
A solid body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
and Vontavious Payne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
Makarenko feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vontavious Paynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Vontavious Payne tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makarenko lands with a good body shot.
Vontavious Payne throws a combination that misses
and Makarenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vontavious Payne thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Vontavious Payne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vontavious Payne thows a leg kick but Makarenko checks it #CL#
and Makarenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makarenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vontavious Payne avoids it.
I was talking to Makarenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Vontavious Payne off balance momentarily.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits. #T3#
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Makarenko lands with a nice combination. Vontavious Payne backs away looking to recover.
Makarenko avoids the head kick by Vontavious Payne.
A low kick from Makarenko misses
and Vontavious Payne counters with an outside leg kick.
Vontavious Payne lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko is looking to land body kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vontavious Payne.#T4#
Vontavious Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarenko is just out of range.
Vontavious Payne misses with a body kick.
Makarenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vontavious Payne avoids it.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Vontavious Payne moves away
and Vontavious Payne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Vontavious Payne on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
Vontavious Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vontavious Payne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Makarenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makarenko lands a jab to the head.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Vontavious Payne slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vontavious Payne misses with a looping left.
Vontavious Payne throws a lazy right hand but Makarenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vontavious Payne is looking to chop away at Makarenko's legs.
It looked like Makarenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Makarenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Vontavious Payne thows a leg kick but Makarenko checks it #CL#
and Makarenko counters by clinching up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne is working Makarenko over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vontavious Payne works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Vontavious Payne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vontavious Payne pushes Makarenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vontavious Payne works on Makarenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Vontavious Payne lands a right hand. #BC2#
Vontavious Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Vontavious Payne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makarenko. That did some damage!
Vontavious Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Makarenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vontavious Payne slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Makarenko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.#T2##KD2#
Vontavious Payne cracks Makarenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makarenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vontavious Payne finish 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!
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vontavious Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Vontavious Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Vontavious Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Makarenko tries to sprawl out of it but Vontavious Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Makarenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Makarenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vontavious Payne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Vontavious Payne saw that one coming.
Vontavious Payne lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
Makarenko tries to land a body kick
and Vontavious Payne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makarenko thinking.
Vontavious Payne checks a leg kick.
Vontavious Payne feints the counter takedown.
Makarenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vontavious Payne will feel that in the morning.
Makarenko wants to clinch.#T4#
Vontavious Payne checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a leg kick which misses Vontavious Payne's front leg but catches the back leg as Vontavious Payne tries to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vontavious Payne tries a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko is wise to it.
Makarenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Vontavious Payne counters with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Vontavious Payne connects with a crisp jab.
Makarenko misses with the body kick
and Vontavious Payne counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vontavious Payne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vontavious Payne really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vontavious Payne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Vontavious Payne misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Makarenko checks a leg kick.
Makarenko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vontavious Payne manages to circle out of the way.
Vontavious Payne tries to land a front kick but Makarenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vontavious Payne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Vontavious Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Vontavious Payne looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Vontavious Payne just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vontavious Payne is looking to score with low kicks.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the temple. Vontavious Payne shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makarenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Vontavious Payne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Makarenko throws out a powerful jab.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vontavious Payne takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Vontavious Payne slams his shin into Makarenko's torso.
A head kick misses from Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko tests Vontavious Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vontavious Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vontavious Payne tries a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko is wise to it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Vontavious Payne counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Vontavious Payne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL#
Makarenko rushes Vontavious Payne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vontavious Payne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vontavious Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
A nice left hand lands by Makarenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko misses with some punches.
Makarenko pushes Vontavious Payne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vontavious Payne is trying to push Makarenko away but Makarenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makarenko trying to land knees to the body.
Makarenko misses with the head strike. #T3#
Makarenko lands a left hand.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vontavious Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow.
Vontavious Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makarenko's elbow. #BC2#
Vontavious Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko with a hook.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Makarenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Vontavious Payne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Vontavious Payne moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Vontavious Payne sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vontavious Payne throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Vontavious Payne avoided it.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko lands a jab to Vontavious Payne's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makarenko. Vontavious Payne shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vontavious Payne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Makarenko lands the left hand.
Vontavious Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
No joy there for Makarenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vontavious Payne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko had his way with Maurice Vontavious Payne in that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vontavious Payne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Makarenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vontavious Payne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vontavious Payne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vontavious Payne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vontavious Payne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vontavious Payne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vontavious Payne! But no joy.
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
A shot to the body from Vontavious Payne misses
and Vontavious Payne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makarenko connects with a high kick. #T1#
A solid body kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that Vontavious Payne semi-blocks. #ROC#
Vontavious Payne is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Vontavious Payne misses the target.
Makarenko moves out of range as Vontavious Payne strikes.
Vontavious Payne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vontavious Payne counter with a right hand.
Vontavious Payne throws a leg kick which misses Makarenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Makarenko tries to avoid it.
Vontavious Payne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makarenko looks to land a right hand but Vontavious Payne moved out of range.
Vontavious Payne tries a quick counter leg kick but Makarenko is wise to it.#T2#
Makarenko darts in trying to clinch
and Vontavious Payne counters with a stiff right hand.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Vontavious Payne.
Makarenko throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vontavious Payne avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Makarenko as he connects with a hook.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Makarenko lands a left and a right that send Vontavious Payne crashing to the mat, dazed. Makarenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vontavious Payne is still on wobbly legs! Can Makarenko finish him?
Makarenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Makarenko moves in looking to clinch but Vontavious Payne pushes him off.
Makarenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vontavious Payne's sensitive parts.
You can see that Vontavious Payne has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Vontavious Payne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Makarenko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Makarenko. #TD2#
Vontavious Payne has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Makarenko is trying to keep an underhook but Vontavious Payne manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Makarenko is looking to escape.
Makarenko wants to control but Vontavious Payne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vontavious Payne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makarenko defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vontavious Payne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vontavious Payne working the head and body with strikes.
Vontavious Payne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makarenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Vontavious Payne throwing shots but Makarenko is blocking nicely.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vontavious Payne lands with a punch from half guard.
Makarenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vontavious Payne.
Vontavious Payne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vontavious Payne with the ground and pound but Makarenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Makarenko keeping moving, preventing Vontavious Payne from controlling successfully.
Vontavious Payne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarenko is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Makarenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
An out of breath Cyril Makarenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Syn 487 - Olympics Rd. 1
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chukwuma blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko blocks a jab.
Chukwuma throws a shot to the body.
Chukwuma tries to bum rush Makarenko with a series of wild strikes but Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from Chukwuma misses.
A jab from Chukwuma misses.
Chukwuma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws a good cross that connects.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko checks a low kick from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that misses.
Chukwuma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Makarenko misses with a low kick as Chukwuma jumps back.
Chukwuma throws a series of punches but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Chukwuma sees coming a mile off.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chukwuma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid body kick from Makarenko.
Chukwuma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Chukwuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chukwuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makarenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Chukwuma's head.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Chukwuma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick from Chukwuma.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chukwuma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Chukwuma smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
A left lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma checks a low kick from Makarenko.#KD#
Chukwuma lands a big head kick that sends Makarenko tumbling to the mat! Chukwuma takes a step backwards and waves Makarenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chukwuma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chukwuma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chukwuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chukwuma misses with a wild body shot.
Chukwuma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makarenko thows a leg kick but Chukwuma checks it
and Chukwuma counters with a good low kick that Makarenko was not able to check.
Makarenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chukwuma's head.
Chukwuma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chukwuma throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it.
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chukwuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makarenko moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Chukwuma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Makarenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chukwuma is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Makarenko slams his shin into Chukwuma's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chukwuma.
Makarenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chukwuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Makarenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chukwuma blocks it well.
Makarenko with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Chukwuma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Makarenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chukwuma wants to land a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Chukwuma tries a head kick but it misses.
Chukwuma misses with a looping right.
Makarenko checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chukwuma throws a one two combo.
Chukwuma throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chukwuma tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Makarenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chukwuma trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chukwuma throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma stalling the fight.
Makarenko dodges an elbow strike from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma has had enough of the clinch but Makarenko keeps him there for the moment.
Makarenko digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Chukwuma throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Makarenko manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chukwuma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Makarenko.
Chukwuma throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwuma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chukwuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Chukwuma avoids it.
Chukwuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko throws a push kick but Chukwuma slaps the foot to one side.
Chukwuma throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko slips a jab from Chukwuma.
A nice side step and Makarenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makarenko cracks Chukwuma with an open hand slap.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Makarenko does no damage.
Chukwuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Chukwuma's side.
Chukwuma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makarenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chukwuma doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Chukwuma down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko. #CL2#
Makarenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chukwuma, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Chukwuma lands a nice elbow.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chukwuma avoids a kick to the body.
Chukwuma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Chukwuma is predictable there
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chukwuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makarenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chukwuma is looking to counter with a body kick.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Chukwuma's leg. Chukwuma is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Chukwuma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chukwuma looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
Makarenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick but Makarenko sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Makarenko darts in and clinches Chukwuma up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma lands a left hand.
Makarenko lands a shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Chukwuma fails to land.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chukwuma's elbow.
Chukwuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chukwuma's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Makarenko lands with a left to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chukwuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Chukwuma breaks the clinch. #KD2#
Makarenko drops Chukwuma with a beautiful combination! Chukwuma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Makarenko is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Chukwuma is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chukwuma's calf.
Chukwuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma scores with a nice strike.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chukwuma manages to avoid it.
Chukwuma slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Makarenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma misses with a head kick.
Chukwuma looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Makarenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chukwuma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Chukwuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Makarenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that half lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko thows a body kick. Chukwuma tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chukwuma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko seems to be stalking Chukwuma here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Chukwuma drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Makarenko!
An out of breath Cyril Makarenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: T169
Date: Nov 16, 2016

#R1#
Patterson misses with a leg kick
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Patterson saw that one coming.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Patterson's body.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patterson.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Makarenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Makarenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Makarenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Patterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Patterson's side.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Patterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Makarenko cracks Patterson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Makarenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Patterson to stand back up!#ROC2#
Patterson is rocked!
Makarenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Patterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Patterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko throws an overhand right that drops Patterson like a sack of potatoes! Makarenko dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: T162 Spillane vs Rubin IV
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #KD#
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!#ROC#
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.

Event: T159 Rubin vs Beck
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Spillane misses with a looping right.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spillane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
Spillane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Makarenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko moves in looking to clinch but Spillane pushes him off.
Makarenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Spillane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko looks to clinch
and Spillane counters with a nice body shot.
Spillane is looking to land body kicks.
Makarenko wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spillane on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Spillane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Spillane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko takes a shot to the head.
Makarenko working aggressively here.
Spillane misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spillane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane blocking some punches.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Spillane.
Spillane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spillane prevents a body shot from Makarenko. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spillane thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Spillane lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spillane throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko keeps Spillane at a distance using the push kick.
Spillane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko misses with a wild combination.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane misses with a right hand
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Spillane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spillane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Makarenko rushes Spillane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Spillane scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Makarenko lands with a light punch inside.
Spillane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.#BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Spillane slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a front kick.
Spillane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spillane has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spillane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Spillane ducked under it nicely.
Spillane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spillane connects with a leg kick. Makarenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Spillane counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spillane wants to control but Makarenko is keeping him busy. #T4#
Makarenko tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Spillane easily slips into full mount!
Spillane avoids the attempt from Makarenko to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Spillane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Makarenko'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.
Makarenko is looking to get to half guard.
Makarenko is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane is landing with some decent strikes but Makarenko is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spillane. That did some damage!
Spillane fails with the takedown.
Spillane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Spillane.
Makarenko swings for the body but Spillane moves out of range.
Spillane with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.#CL#
Makarenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Spillane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko working Spillane over with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spillane's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Spillane.
Makarenko has had enough of the clinch but Spillane keeps him there for the moment.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the side of Spillane's head.
Makarenko lands a body punch.
Makarenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Makarenko fails to land.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Spillane.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spillane struggles to land a body shot inside as Makarenko controls his hands.
Makarenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spillane.
Makarenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spillane.
Makarenko tries a body shot but Spillane blocks it.
Makarenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spillane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Spillane throws a head punch that misses.
Makarenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko gets through Spillane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spillane. #BC#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Spillane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spillane.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spillane! But no joy.
Spillane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spillane throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane moves forwards but Makarenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spillane on the side of the head.
Makarenko tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makarenko defends it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spillane, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Spillane.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spillane manages to avoid it.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Makarenko lands with a cross. #T3#
Makarenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spillane can do to turn this around?
Makarenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Spillane is just out of range.
Makarenko throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makarenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makarenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Spillane controls the pace.
Spillane trying to control but Makarenko is working from the bottom.
Spillane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Makarenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spillane.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Makarenko has wrist control.
Spillane is fighting to break Makarenko's control of his arms but Makarenko is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Spillane won't allow Makarenko to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko tries to clinch but Spillane moves out of range.
Makarenko connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Spillane lands a left and a right that sends Makarenko crashing to the canvas! Spillane dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Makarenko is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane pushes him away.
Oh Makarenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makarenko tries to reverse the position but Spillane maintains control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Spillane tries to control but Makarenko wriggling away.
Spillane with the ground and pound from mount.
Spillane looking to control but Makarenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makarenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Makarenko tries to hold on but Spillane postures up.
Makarenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Makarenko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Spillane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Makarenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spillane landing shots from mount.
Spillane lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickey Spillane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big strike lands for Spillane! That's really hurt Makarenko and he's turned his back - Spillane keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Spillane jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nickey Spillane!
Post fight, Nickey Spillane took to the microphone: 'Klatz, Twice was enough'.

Event: T156 London
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Beck throws a body kick that misses.
Beck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Makarenko is out of range and Beck settles back down.
Makarenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beck connects with a jab.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Beck.
Beck scoring well with a low kick there.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Hans Beck has been cut.
Beck slips under a jab.
Beck thinks about the counter body kick.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses
and Beck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makarenko at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Makarenko blocks the leg kick.
Beck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Makarenko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Beck does it's job there.#T1#
Makarenko cracks Beck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makarenko misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Beck lands.
Beck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Beck slaps the foot to one side.
Beck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beck has time to react.
Makarenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beck works Makarenko's body with a nice hook.
Beck motions for Makarenko to come forward. Beck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makarenko.
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!
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Makarenko. That snapped Beck's head back. #CUT#
That has opened up Hans Beck's cut even more.
No joy there for Makarenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Makarenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Makarenko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makarenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Beck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Makarenko is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Beck Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Makarenko is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hans Beck!
A relieved looking Hans Beck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: T154 Chief vs Rocker
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Cadarn thuds his shin into the meat of Makarenko's side.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Makarenko ducks under a wild hook from Cadarn.
Makarenko is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cadarn moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Cadarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadarn backing away here, and Makarenko unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cadarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadarn misses the target.
Cadarn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makarenko. Cadarn shrugs it off though.
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cadarn is looking to slow Makarenko down with leg kicks.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko loads up on a big right hand but Cadarn slips the punch.
Makarenko misses with an uppercut. Cadarn saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Cadarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Makarenko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cadarn misses with a body shot.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cadarn on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadarn misses with a looping left.
Cadarn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1##KD#
Cadarn lands a left and a right that send Makarenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Cadarn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Makarenko is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cyril Makarenko has been cut.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cadarn at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cadarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cadarn misses with an uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Cadarn takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cadarn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Makarenko - the referee stops the clock and Cadarn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Makarenko. Cadarn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Makarenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cadarn is breathing heavily.
Cadarn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makarenko. That's going to slow Cadarn down.
Makarenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Derfel Cadarn has been cut.#T2#
Makarenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cadarn.
Makarenko cracks a nice hook into Cadarn's ribs.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Cadarn avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body. Cadarn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cadarn. That did some damage!
Cadarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cadarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Cadarn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cadarn blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Sloppy strikes from Makarenko. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Cadarn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makarenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Cadarn sees coming a mile off.
Cadarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Cadarn misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cadarn avoids a kick to the body.
Cadarn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Makarenko throws a push kick but Cadarn slaps the foot to one side.
Makarenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Makarenko tenderised Cadarn's leg. Cadarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Cadarn.
Makarenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cadarn blocks it well.#T4#
Makarenko scores with a head kick.
Cadarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Makarenko throws a solid leg kick but Cadarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makarenko.
Cadarn throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. Cadarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Makarenko misses with a straight right.
Makarenko lunges at Cadarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cadarn's hand.
Cadarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Cadarn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarenko! But no joy.
Makarenko ducks right into an uppercut from Cadarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cadarn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cadarn throws a big shot that misses.
Cadarn throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it.
Makarenko looks to throw a body kick
and Cadarn counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Cadarn saw that one coming.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadarn.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Cadarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Makarenko - that will leave a mark!
Cadarn ducks right into an uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cadarn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makarenko lands a jab to the nose.
Cadarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cadarn slips a jab and a cross from Makarenko.
Cadarn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Cadarn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cadarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarenko.
Makarenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Cadarn misses with a kick to the body.
Cadarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makarenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cadarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cadarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cadarn throws a poor cross that misses
and Makarenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Makarenko avoids a kick to the body.
Cadarn misses with a head kick.
Makarenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makarenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cadarn misses the body punch
and Makarenko counters with a left to the body.
Makarenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cadarn throwing a counter right hand but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Cadarn checks a leg kick nicely.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cadarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cadarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cadarn misses with a looping right.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadarn jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Cadarn.
Cadarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadarn cracks Makarenko with an open hand slap.
Makarenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cadarn.
The fighters circling - Makarenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cadarn looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cadarn might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Cadarn.
Makarenko pushes Cadarn away with a front kick.
Cadarn just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Cadarn throws a low kick but Makarenko moves out of range easily.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Makarenko thuds a left hand into Cadarn's body.
Cadarn throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Cadarn misses.
Cadarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadarn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cadarn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick from Makarenko lands but Cadarn takes it in his stride.
Makarenko stuns Cadarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cadarn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Cadarn off balance momentarily.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Cadarn avoids a kick to the body.
Cadarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cadarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cadarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Makarenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A punch lands to the side of Cadarn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cadarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Cadarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadarn throws out the jab.
Makarenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makarenko feints and then cracks Cadarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cadarn down.
A shot to the body from Cadarn misses
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadarn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cadarn blocks the body kick.
Cadarn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cadarn throws a body shot but no joy.
And Makarenko responds with a good body kick, but Cadarn manages to step out the way in time.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cadarn cracks Makarenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makarenko throws a hook but Cadarn blocks it.
Makarenko swings for the body but Cadarn moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cadarn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Makarenko.
Cadarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadarn's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Cadarn misses the target.
Cadarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko unleashes a big counter combination but Cadarn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cadarn misses with a straight left.
Cadarn lands a right hook to the body.
Makarenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cadarn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadarn.
Makarenko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makarenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cadarn is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Makarenko.
A lazy body kick from Makarenko
and Cadarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cadarn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makarenko with a nice cross.
Makarenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadarn is looking to land body kicks.
Cadarn is looking to land body kicks.
Makarenko counters with a body kick.#CL#
Cadarn rushes Makarenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Derfel Cadarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Makarenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cadarn tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Cadarn misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Cadarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Cadarn. #BC#
Cadarn manages to break the clinch.
Cadarn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadarn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cadarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Cadarn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cadarn forces Makarenko back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Cadarn breaks from the clinch.
Makarenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cadarn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Cadarn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cadarn takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Makarenko lands a right hand.
Cadarn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Makarenko manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Cadarn walks into a stiff left hand from Makarenko.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cadarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cadarn.
Cadarn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cadarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Cadarn sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cadarn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cadarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Cadarn is just out of range.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Cadarn ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Cadarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko misses with a hook.
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Cadarn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cadarn looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Cadarn misses with a low kick.
Cadarn tries to land a leg kick but Makarenko saw it coming and moves away.
Makarenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cadarn with a body shot.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cadarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cadarn throws a push kick but Makarenko slaps the foot to one side.
Cadarn misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarenko 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
A victorious Cyril Makarenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Derfel Cadarn spoke after the fight, saying ' Life is a jest of the Gods and there is no justice. You must learn to laugh, or else you'll just weep yourself to death.'.

Event: T151 - Chief vs Centurion
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Page. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page blocks a jab.
Makarenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Makarenko lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Makarenko thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Charlston Page has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page thuds his right hand into Makarenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Page misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarenko drops Page with a huge uppercut! Page drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Makarenko is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: T145 London
Date: Jun 03, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Makarenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Coleman blocks a leg kick.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Coleman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Makarenko finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Makarenko lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coleman throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Makarenko scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman moves out of range as Makarenko throws a body kick.
Makarenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Makarenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarenko 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 Coleman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Coleman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It seemed like Coleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coleman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makarenko throws a quick counter head kick but Coleman was just out of range.#T2#
The fighters circling - Makarenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Makarenko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Makarenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coleman momentarily.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Coleman's side.
Makarenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Coleman looks winded!
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
Makarenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coleman's head.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Coleman misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Makarenko lands a jab to Coleman's midsection.
Makarenko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Coleman misses
and Makarenko counters with a left to the body.
Coleman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Makarenko is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman drops his hands momentarily and Makarenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Coleman moves out of range of the body kick.
Coleman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Makarenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makarenko sizes up Coleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Makarenko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman takes a swing at Makarenko's ribcage but misses.
Makarenko tries to score with a low kick but Coleman moves his leg out of the way.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coleman misses with a jab to the body
and Makarenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coleman.
Coleman throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Coleman checks it.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Coleman throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Coleman swings for the body but Makarenko moves out of range.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Makarenko.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makarenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Makarenko feints and then cracks Coleman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coleman down.
Makarenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Coleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Makarenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Makarenko clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makarenko misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Makarenko manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Coleman keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Coleman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coleman blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
A nice right hand lands inside from Makarenko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Coleman.
Coleman working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Makarenko.
Nice body punch from Makarenko - that landed with a thud.
Coleman blocking some punches.
Coleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makarenko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coleman.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Makarenko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not.
Coleman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Makarenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coleman can turn it around.#T2##BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Makarenko.
Coleman ducks right into an uppercut from Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman throws an off balance right hand
and Makarenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makarenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Makarenko.
Makarenko lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Makarenko catches Coleman right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Makarenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Coleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Makarenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makarenko avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Coleman misses.
It looked like Makarenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Makarenko is out of range.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Makarenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
Makarenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko scores with a jab.
Makarenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makarenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coleman on the side of the head.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Coleman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Coleman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Makarenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman with the counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Makarenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Makarenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coleman throws out the jab.
Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makarenko checks it well.
Makarenko throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coleman! But no joy.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Coleman misses.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Makarenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Coleman off the cage and back into range.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Coleman takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Coleman looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
Coleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.
Makarenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Coleman. Coleman obviously looking to wear him down.
Makarenko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coleman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman scores with a sloppy right hand. Makarenko should have avoided that one.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Makarenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makarenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Roosevelt Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Coleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Makarenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Makarenko.
A combination from Makarenko does no damage.
Makarenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Coleman lands a right hook to the body.
Makarenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman misses with a wild body shot.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Coleman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coleman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makarenko counters with a body kick that stops Coleman in his tracks momentarily.
Makarenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Coleman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coleman throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coleman throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Makarenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Coleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makarenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
You can see that Coleman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Coleman looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makarenko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Coleman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Makarenko.
Makarenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Coleman on the side of the head.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Makarenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coleman.
Nice shot lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makarenko defends it well.
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Coleman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Makarenko throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makarenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
A victorious Cyril Makarenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: T142 - LA Massacre
Date: May 12, 2016

#R1#
Makarenko lands a really nice looking cross but Hunt seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Matt Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Makarenko moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Makarenko throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makarenko works Hunt's body with a nice hook.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarenko.
Makarenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Makarenko's body. Makarenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Makarenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
A big left from Makarenko misses.
Hunt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Makarenko avoids it.#T1#
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makarenko in his tracks.
Makarenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makarenko's sensitive parts.
Hunt throws a body kick that misses.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt scores with a kick to the body.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Makarenko tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Makarenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Makarenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Hunt is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt punishes Makarenko's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarenko moves away.#T2#
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Makarenko ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makarenko misses with a straight right.
Makarenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt takes one to the side of the head.
Makarenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makarenko counters with a nice body kick.
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Makarenko gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makarenko backwards.
Makarenko digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt misses with some punches. #T3#
Makarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makarenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makarenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makarenko avoids it.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makarenko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Makarenko.
Makarenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makarenko is working Hunt over against the cage.
Makarenko misses with a body punch.
Makarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makarenko lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko. #T4#
Makarenko tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
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!
Makarenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Makarenko.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makarenko trying to land knees to the body.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt pushes Makarenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Makarenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Hunt's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Hunt misses its target.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makarenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Makarenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts. #CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Makarenko against the cage.
Makarenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunt avoids it.
Makarenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Makarenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Makarenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Makarenko.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makarenko lands with a right to the head.
Makarenko has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hunt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makarenko can turn it around.
Makarenko misses with a body punch. #T1#
Makarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Makarenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makarenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Hunt is rocked!
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Makarenko. #CL#
Hunt drives through and clinches with Makarenko against the cage.
Hunt missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Makarenko breaks the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Makarenko. Hunt shrugs it off though.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makarenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Makarenko sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
Matt Hunt's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makarenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Makarenko slams his shin into Hunt's torso.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Makarenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a shot to the body.
Makarenko lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Makarenko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makarenko is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarenko.
Hunt has been working on his balance at Scotty's Yard, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Makarenko.
A shot in the inside from Makarenko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makarenko.#CUT2#
Matt Hunt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Makarenko.
Makarenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Makarenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Makarenko misses with the head strike.
Hunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makarenko tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makarenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarenko tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Makarenko breaks from the clinch.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Makarenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Makarenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Makarenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Makarenko has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Makarenko scores with a nice body kick.
Makarenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Makarenko tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Makarenko digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Makarenko lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Makarenko gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makarenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Makarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt. #T1#
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Makarenko lands a left hand.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Makarenko.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Makarenko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Makarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #BC2#
Makarenko manages to break the clinch.
Makarenko scores with a body shot.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt tries to land a body kick
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Matt Hunt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Makarenko's ribs.
Makarenko scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Makarenko steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matt Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Makarenko.
Makarenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hunt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cyril Makarenko!
After winning the bout, Cyril Makarenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: T136 - Crossfire
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko tries to land a front kick but Snape steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snape blocks a jab.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makarenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Snape sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Snape rushes Makarenko and presses him up against the cage.
Snape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makarenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Makarenko.
Makarenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape pushes off an throws an elbow but Makarenko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Snape presses Makarenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Snape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Snape.
Snape lands a knee to the body.
Makarenko blocks a body shot from Snape.
Snape missing with knees to the body.
Snape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makarenko avoids it.
Makarenko avoids the elbow strike from Snape, against the cage.
Snape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Makarenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Makarenko is working an open guard so Snape takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makarenko misses with a low kick as Snape jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Makarenko.
Snape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snape takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Snape tries to clinch but Makarenko is having none of it.
Makarenko is looking to counter punch.
Makarenko lands with a hook. Snape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snape tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Makarenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snape fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makarenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snape takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snape checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Makarenko.
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Snape staying out of range there.
Good work by Snape as he checks the leg kick.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Snape tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Makarenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Makarenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Snape takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Makarenko.
I was talking to Makarenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Snape.
Snape landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Snape lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Snape.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko.
Snape creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makarenko's defenses.
A body shot lands from Snape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Snape darts in and clinches Makarenko up against the cage.
Makarenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snape landing knees to the head.
Makarenko managing to block the knees to the body from Snape.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko. #TD#
Makarenko pulls Snape into guard. #SUB2#
Snape drops back, looking for a kneebar! Makarenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Makarenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Makarenko! #REVR#
Snape tries to escape but Makarenko is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape tries to buck Makarenko off but Makarenko is having none of it.
Snape felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Snape is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snape tries to escape but Makarenko is in control.
Snape is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Snape is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarenko is looking to take a break and control but Snape is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snape pushes Makarenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makarenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Snape tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snape tries to escape but Makarenko is in control.
Makarenko slows the pace down.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Snape is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Makarenko taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarenko tries to score with a low kick but Snape moves his leg out of the way.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Snape counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snape. #BC#
Makarenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Snape sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snape takes one to the side of the head.
Makarenko jabs Snape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarenko throws a big counter combination but Snape scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cyril Makarenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Snape avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
Makarenko sets himself, and Snape steps forward looking for the clinch! Makarenko avoids it this time.
Makarenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Makarenko looks to throw the jab but Snape is out of range.
Makarenko sets himself, and Snape steps forward looking for the clinch! Makarenko avoids it this time.
Makarenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snape is out of range and Makarenko settles back down.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Makarenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Makarenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Snape wants to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snape looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snape darts in trying to clinch
and Makarenko counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyril Makarenko dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Snape is looking to clinch.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lexington Snape is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makarenko throwing a counter right hand but Snape manages to avoid it.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Snape avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko wants to slow Snape down by chopping away at his legs.
Snape moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Snape is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
As Snape looks to move away, Makarenko throws a big counter combo but Snape just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Snape's front leg.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Makarenko connects with a looping right hand.
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makarenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makarenko cracks a nice hook into Snape's ribs.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snape fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snape tries to clinch there but Makarenko circles away.
Makarenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snape takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Makarenko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snape is out of range and Makarenko settles back down.
Makarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Makarenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Snape tries to counter with a clinch but Makarenko shakes him off and moves away.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Makarenko looks to land a body kick but Snape moved away.
Snape wants to clinch
and Makarenko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snape tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makarenko counters with a left to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Snape tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Makarenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Snape holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Snape controls the action.
Makarenko tries to break the clinch but Snape is controlling the position.
Snape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makarenko.
Makarenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snape's elbow.
Knees to the body from Makarenko.
Snape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Makarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Snape sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko scores with a jab to the body.
Snape blocks a leg kick.
Snape tries to clinch there but Makarenko circles away.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snape can do to turn this around?#T4#
Snape is looking to clinch but Makarenko is avoiding it.
Snape tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cyril Makarenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makarenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Snape looks to clinch
and Makarenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Lexington Snape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Makarenko throws a solid leg kick but Snape takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makarenko.
Snape wants to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch position.
Snape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makarenko thuds his shin into the meat of Snape's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makarenko, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
Cyril Makarenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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