PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Makalenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VooDoo Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makalenko has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Makalenko
vs
Daddy

200 cm
24
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

215 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Igor Makalenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, VooDoo Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makalenko shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense.
Makalenko slips a jab and a cross from Daddy.
Makalenko shoots in but Daddy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makalenko is breathing heavily.

Daddy darts in and clinches Makalenko up against the cage.
Makalenko wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Makalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Daddy.
Makalenko takes a shot to the head.
Daddy lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Daddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daddy working Makalenko over with knees to the body.
Daddy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daddy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Daddy.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Daddy.
Daddy landing knees to the head.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Makalenko's head.
Makalenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Daddy lands with a left to the head.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daddy.
Daddy looking to throw knees to the head but Makalenko is blocking nicely.
Daddy scores with a knee to the head.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Makalenko's head.
Daddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daddy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Daddy scores with a hook to the body.
Daddy scores with a knee to the head.
Daddy connects with a knee to the head.
Daddy works on Makalenko's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Daddy.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Daddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daddy landing knees to the head.
Daddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daddy pushes Makalenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Daddy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daddy lands a body punch.
Daddy looking to throw knees to the head but Makalenko is blocking nicely.
Makalenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daddy prevents it.
Daddy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Daddy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makalenko.
Daddy lands with a light punch inside.
Makalenko takes a shot to the head.
Daddy crunches a lovely knee into Makalenko's ribcage.
Daddy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makalenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Daddy.

Igor Makalenko's cut is getting worse.
Daddy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Daddy lands a nice knee to the body.
Daddy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makalenko.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daddy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Daddy looking to throw knees to the head but Makalenko is blocking nicely.
Daddy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Daddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
Daddy works on Makalenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Daddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Makalenko backwards.
Daddy landing knees to the head.
Daddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Daddy as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daddy scores with a shot to the side of Makalenko's head.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.
Daddy is working Makalenko over against the cage.
Daddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Makalenko backwards.
Daddy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Daddy.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Daddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daddy with a knee to the head.
Daddy landing knees to the body.
Daddy presses Makalenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Daddy on the inside.
Daddy looking to throw knees to the head but Makalenko is blocking nicely.
Daddy connects with a knee to the head.
Daddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daddy lands a right hand.
Daddy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
Daddy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Makalenko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

VooDoo Daddy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Makalenko'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.

Daddy clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Daddy.
Daddy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makalenko or not.
Daddy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daddy scores with a knee to the head.
Makalenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daddy misses with a knee to the head.
Daddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Daddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy scores with a knee to the head.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daddy lands with a short shot to the head.
Makalenko avoiding damage as Daddy throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makalenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daddy gets underhooks to prevent Makalenko's takedown attempt.
Daddy lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy lands a knee to the head.
Daddy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Daddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Daddy as the two fighters clinch.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Daddy.
Makalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daddy.
Daddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Daddy.
Knees to the body from Daddy.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
A short uppercut from Daddy.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
A right handed body shot lands from Daddy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makalenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Makalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daddy obliges.
Daddy lands a shot to the body.
Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daddy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Daddy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makalenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Daddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
A short left from Daddy.
Daddy missing with knees to the body.
Makalenko can't get the takedown.
Daddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daddy tries to land knees in the clinch but Makalenko avoids the damage to the body.
Daddy lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Daddy.
Daddy gets underhooks to prevent Makalenko's takedown attempt.
Daddy lands a body punch.
Daddy landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Daddy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makalenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daddy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makalenko backwards.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Makalenko backwards.
Daddy with a knee to the head.
Daddy with a knee to the head.
Daddy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Makalenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makalenkos head.
Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy lands a shoulder strike.
Daddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daddy scores with a knee to the head.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Makalenko is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makalenko is working for takedown but Daddy is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daddy pushes Makalenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy working Makalenko over with knees to the body.
Makalenko has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daddy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daddy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makalenko backwards.
A shot in the inside from Daddy.
A short left from Daddy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daddy.
Daddy lands with a short shot to the head.
Daddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Daddy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Daddy.
Daddy lands a shoulder strike.
Makalenko takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Daddy with a knee to the head.
Makalenko looking for a takedown.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

VooDoo Daddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Makalenko'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. This is the final round!

Daddy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Daddy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makalenko has time to react.

Daddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makalenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Daddy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daddy lands with a short shot to the head.
Daddy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makalenko is defending well for now.
VooDoo Daddy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daddy misses with a knee strike.
Daddy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daddy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
Daddy connects with a knee to the head.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.
Daddy tries to land a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks with his arms.
Makalenko tries for a takedown but Daddy manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daddy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makalenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daddy prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Makalenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daddy lands a left hand.
Daddy lands a good knee to the midsection. Makalenko won't want to take too many of those.
Daddy gets through Makalenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daddy with a knee to the head.
Daddy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makalenkos head.
A left hand lands to the body for Daddy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daddy.
Daddy lands a body punch.
Daddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daddy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makalenko is defending well for now.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makalenko blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Makalenko.
Daddy misses with a knee strike.
Makalenko can't get the takedown.
Daddy misses with a knee to the head.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Makalenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Daddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Daddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daddy is pressed up against the cage. Makalenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daddy down to the mat. Daddy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Igor Makalenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Daddy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makalenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Daddy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daddy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makalenko fails to pull guard.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.
Makalenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daddy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daddy is working Makalenko over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makalenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Daddy gets underhooks to prevent Makalenko's takedown attempt.
Daddy lands an uppercut.
Daddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Daddy.
Daddy lands a shoulder strike.
Daddy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Makalenko's face.
Daddy scores with a shoulder strike.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.
Daddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makalenko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daddy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makalenko is working for takedown but Daddy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Daddy.
Makalenko wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Daddy.
Daddy looking to throw knees to the head but Makalenko is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daddy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makalenko is working for takedown but Daddy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Daddy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Daddy lands a left hand.
Makalenko has Daddy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daddy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daddy connects with a knee to the head.
Daddy tries a knee to the head but Makalenko blocks it.

Makalenko is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Daddy can't fight it off and eventually Makalenko manages to take the fight to the floor. Daddy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daddy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daddy pulls Makalenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Makalenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makalenko is pushing down on Daddy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daddy is fighting to maintain full guard but Makalenko has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
VooDoo Daddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daddy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... VooDoo Daddy!