CFC 1 - The Awakening PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio The Italian Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio The Italian Hammer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Cid
vs
The Italian Hammer

183 cm
20
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio The Italian Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Cid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Italian Hammer misses with a takedown
and Cid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cid moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Italian Hammer looks gassed!
The Italian Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cid, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cid circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! The Italian Hammer drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Cid follows The Italian Hammer to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virgil Cid!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haus Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cartwright
vs
Anderson

180 cm
21
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haus Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson with a poor takedown

and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like Cartwright is going to stand back up.
Anderson is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cartwright decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson jumps guard but Cartwright stands there with Anderson around his waist. Anderson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Cartwright pulls Anderson into guard.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson advances position into side control!
Cartwright tries to escape but Anderson is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Cartwright won't allow it.
Anderson stops Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Anderson prevents Cartwright from improving his position.

Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.

Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cartwright doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson trying to advance position but Cartwright counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Cartwright trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Cartwright wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cartwright is pulling down on Anderson's head. It's preventing any offense from Anderson, at least for the moment.

Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson prevents Cartwright from getting back to his feet.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.

Cartwright uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Cartwright closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Anderson is looking to control Cartwright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Cartwright prevents Anderson from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haus Cartwright 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.

Cartwright looking to score a takedown here. Anderson is defending well but Cartwright drives through and ends up in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Cartwright throws a head kick that misses.

Cartwright drives through with a takedown into Anderson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Cartwright controlling him for the moment.
Cartwright stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Cartwright passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright is controlling the pace.
Cartwright has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Haus Cartwright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed

and Cartwright counters by clinching up.

Cartwright ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cartwright no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cartwright controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.

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

Haus Cartwright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cartwright is looking to chop away at Anderson's legs.
Cartwright fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with a poor takedown

and Cartwright decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haus Cartwright dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cartwright shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anderson is trying to defend but Cartwright finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Cartwright decides to stand and escape the position.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.

Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Cartwright somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Haus Cartwright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed

and Cartwright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cartwright.
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!
Anderson 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.
Cartwright wanted to stand there but Anderson had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright seems keen to control Anderson's posture.
Cartwright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Cartwright is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Haus Cartwright wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Cartwright's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson passes Cartwright's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Cartwright is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson forces the positional change into back control.
Cartwright turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright stands up from Anderson's guard - Cartwright perhaps looking for a knockout.

Anderson drives through with a takedown into Cartwright's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Cartwright is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright looking to control.
Turd Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haus Cartwright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Turd Anderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cartwright avoids a punch combination nicely.

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 Haus Cartwright.
Well Cartwright 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haus Cartwright!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Idas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Nikolaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikolaev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russian National Anthem. Leon Idas looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Idas
vs
Nikolaev

200 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
18
298 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Idas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrei Nikolaev!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nikolaev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Idas counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev misses with a takedown

and Idas counters with a crisp one two that drops Nikolaev! Idas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nikolaev to his feet! Nikolaev is in big trouble!

Nikolaev is rocked!
Nikolaev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Idas counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Idas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Trininski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trininski's choice of entrance music: Baptised in Blood. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gamer
vs
Trininski

188 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Gamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Augusto Trininski!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trininski.
Gamer scores with a leg kick.
Gamer throws a sloppy head kick and Trininski moves out of range easily.
Trininski closes the distance and clinches up with Gamer, looking for a takedown. Trininski pushes Gamer against the cage but Gamer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trininski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gamer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trininski blocks a head kick by Gamer.
Gamer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trininski.
Gamer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trininski throws a right hand that misses
and Gamer counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamer looks to land a left hand but Trininski moved out of range nicely.
Gamer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trininski throws an off balance right hand
and Gamer counters with a right hand to the body.
Trininski looks gassed!
Trininski misses with a hook
and Gamer counters with a solid body kick.
Good shot there by Gamer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trininski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamer misses with a head kick.
Trininski misses the body punch
and Gamer counters with a big head kick but Trininski shrugs it off.
Gamer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Trininski will feel that in the morning.
Gamer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Augusto Trininski has been cut.
Gamer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Gamer.
Gamer lands a leg kick that knocks Trininski off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trininski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Trininski misses
and Gamer counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Trininski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gamer - the referee stops the clock and Trininski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gamer. Trininski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Augusto Trininski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gamer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gamer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trininski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Trininski moves forwards but Gamer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gamer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gamer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trininski takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamer lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Gamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Trininski's cut.
That's time! Gamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gamer misses with a head kick.
Trininski misses with a body punch
and Gamer counters with a right hand to the body.
Gamer throws a head kick that half lands.
Gamer jabs at Trininski's body.

Gamer lands a big head kick that sends Trininski tumbling to the mat! Gamer takes a step backwards and waves Trininski back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Trininski is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trininski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gamer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trininski.
Trininski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trininski has his takedown stuffed
and Gamer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Trininski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trininski is still on wobbly legs! Can Gamer finish him?
Gamer drops Trininski with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Trininski! Gamer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Gamer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Melendez
vs
Bell

188 cm
24
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

200 cm
28
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marlo Bell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.

Bell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Bell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Bell.
Melendez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bell lands a shot to the body.
Bell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Melendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Melendez managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.
Bell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bell.

Bell pulls guard successfully.

Melendez drops back looking for a leg! Bell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bell manages to kick Melendez off! Melendez jumps back into Bell's guard.
Melendez being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez prevents Bell from getting back to his feet.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Bell is keeping the position.
Melendez won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.

Melendez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bell keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Bell throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Bell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melendez looking to pass the guard.
Melendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bell wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bell can do anything to dispel that myth.

Melendez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Melendez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melendez postures up.
Melendez forces his way into half guard.
Melendez trying to control from half guard but Bell is working away.

Melendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Melendez is looking for a kimura but Bell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melendez to get the leverage.
Melendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Melendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bell is just riding it out for now. Melendez eventually gives up the hold.
Bell wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Melendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Melendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Bell tries to kick Melendez off but Melendez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bell wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Melendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Melendez is trying to work for a kimura but Bell is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Bell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bell tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bell. No joy for Melendez on that attempt.

Bell has closed the distance and engaged Melendez in a clinch.
Melendez can't get the takedown.

Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bell doesn't manage to clinch there - Melendez circles away.
Bell tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bell fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Bell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melendez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Bell.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bell as he jumps to the side.
Bell tries to clinch there but Melendez circles away.
Melendez has his takedown stuffed

and Bell counters with a shoot takedown. Melendez fights it but they end up in guard.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Melendez has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Melendez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bell rolls with it to try and escape but Melendez cranks on the arm and Bell is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Orlando Melendez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leland Chapman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Riddick
vs
Chapman

200 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
273 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Riddick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leland Chapman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman throws a series of punches but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick wants to slow Chapman down by chopping away at his legs.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick throws out a leg kick but Chapman moves out of range and Riddick only half commits.
Riddick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chapman.
Riddick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
Chapman throws out a loose jab but Riddick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman checks a leg kick.
Riddick tries to score with a low kick but Chapman moves his leg out of the way.
Chapman misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Chapman misses.
Riddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riddick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick tries to land a leg kick but Chapman saw it coming and moves away.
Chapman throws the left hand but Riddick avoids the punch easily.
Chapman throws a jab but it's blocked by Riddick.
Riddick motions for Chapman to come forward. Riddick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chapman lands a nice hook to Riddick's body. Riddick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chapman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riddick can pounce on him.
Chapman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good shot there by Chapman.
Riddick lands with a kick to the temple. Chapman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddick.
Riddick moves out of range of the strikes.
Riddick staying out of range there.
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chapman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riddick's head.
A big left from Chapman misses.
Riddick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman.
Chapman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riddick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chapman looks gassed!
Riddick throws a leg kick but Chapman checks it.
Chapman tries to clinch
and Riddick counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chapman's knee momentarily.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Riddick moves out of range.
Riddick feints and then cracks Chapman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman down.
Riddick slips under a jab.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riddick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riddick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chapman's sensitive parts.
Riddick scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddick is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Riddick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Chapman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman tries to avoid it.
Riddick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chapman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chapman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riddick.
Riddick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chapman.
Chapman tries to clinch but Riddick moves away
and Riddick counters with a low kick, right behind Chapman 's knee.
Riddick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chapman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddick.
Riddick is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddick, right into the meat.
Chapman 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.
Chapman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddick lands with a slapping head kick.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Chapman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman tries to avoid it.
Riddick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapman blocks a low kick nicely.
Riddick throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman.
Riddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddick feints and then cracks Chapman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman down.
Riddick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riddick throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Leland Chapman has been cut.
Riddick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddick. That's going to slow Chapman down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddick.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Chapman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Riddick is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Riddick feints and then cracks Chapman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Riddick tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chapman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riddick can pounce on him.
Riddick tried to score with a low kick but Chapman checks it.
Chapman tries to clinch
and Riddick counters with a head kick. That will keep Chapman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Riddick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chapman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddick. That's going to slow Chapman down.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Chapman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddick.
A good leg kick by Riddick.
Riddick lands a leg kick that knocks Chapman off balance momentarily.
Riddick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Riddick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riddick.
Chapman 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.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riddick.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Chapman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman tries to avoid it.
Riddick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick connects with an inside leg kick.
Riddick scores with a head kick.
Chapman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Riddick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leland Chapman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Riddick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riddick moves out of range as Chapman strikes.
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Riddick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapman can do to turn this around?
Riddick slips under a jab from Chapman.
Leland Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman moves to clinch but Riddick breaks away
and Riddick counters with an outside leg kick.
Riddick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chapman.
Chapman checks a leg kick.
Chapman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
Riddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Chapman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman tries to avoid it.
Chapman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddick. Riddick obviously looking to wear him down.
Chapman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riddick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chapman's calf.
Riddick lands a high kick!
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Riddick connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Riddick tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riddick connects with an inside leg kick.
Chapman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Riddick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riddick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chapman's calf.
Chapman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Riddick connects with a solid leg kick.
Riddick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chapman's calf.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Chapman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Riddick has got the better of the exchanges.
Riddick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chapman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Riddick is winning the standup battle so far.
Riddick attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddick.
A good leg kick by Riddick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chapman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Riddick - the referee stops the clock and Chapman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Riddick. Chapman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Riddick throws a front kick aimed at Chapman's knee but Chapman avoids it well.
Chapman misses with a straight right.
Riddick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddick scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riddick.
Riddick lands a head kick. Chapman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddick.
Riddick tries to work over Chapman's front leg with a kick but Chapman checks it.
Riddick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chapman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Chapman moved away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chapman 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chapman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Riddick lands a leg kick that knocks Chapman off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddick.
A leg kick checked by Chapman.
A big right from Chapman misses.
Riddick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddick connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chapman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riddick.
Chapman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Riddick avoids them all with ease.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riddick.
Chapman checks a low kick from Riddick.
Chapman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Riddick.
Chapman throws a jab when Riddick was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Riddick throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riddick.
Chapman blocks a leg kick.
Chapman throws the left hand but Riddick avoids the punch easily.
Riddick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddick motions for Chapman to come forward. Riddick throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riddick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riddick throws a leg kick which misses Chapman's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddick. That's going to slow Chapman down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick slips a jab from Chapman.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Chapman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riddick can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riddick.
Riddick lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Riddick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leland Chapman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riddick tries to work over Chapman's front leg with a kick but Chapman checks it.
Chapman fails to land with a series of punches.
Chapman tries to clinch
and Riddick counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riddick.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddick cracks the inside of Chapman's front leg.
Chapman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddick.
Riddick scores with a leg kick.
Riddick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chapman's sensitive parts.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick connects with an inside leg kick.
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
Chapman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddick.
Riddick swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Chapman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riddick connects with a leg kick. Chapman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riddick misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Riddick there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some bone on bone action there as Chapman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Riddick cracks the inside of Chapman's front leg.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
Riddick is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Chapman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Riddick lands with a slapping head kick.
Chapman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riddick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chapman.
A good leg kick by Riddick.
Chapman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chapman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riddick can pounce on him.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Chapman moved away.
Chapman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Riddick connects with a high kick.
Riddick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chapman's calf.
Riddick scores with a push kick.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Riddick.
Riddick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddick tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chapman is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddick.
Riddick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Riddick tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riddick throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Chapman misses with a hook. Riddick ducked under it nicely.
Riddick lands a leg kick that knocks Chapman off balance momentarily.
Chapman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddick.
Chapman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chapman's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddick. Riddick obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riddick.
Riddick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leland Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chapman's head.
Riddick is looking to chop away at Chapman's legs.
Chapman looks to throw the jab but Riddick is out of range.
Riddick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chapman throws out the jab.
Riddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riddick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddick, right into the meat.
Riddick thuds his shin into the meat of Chapman's side.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Chapman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddick. Riddick obviously looking to wear him down.
Riddick connects with a leg kick. Chapman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That kick from Riddick tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chapman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chapman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riddick circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddick feints and then cracks Chapman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman down.
Riddick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Riddick throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chapman's 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!
Riddick scoring well with a low kick there.
Riddick lands a leg kick that knocks Chapman off balance momentarily.
Riddick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman. That did some damage!
Riddick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Riddick defending well as Chapman loads up on a big left hand.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Riddick throws a leg kick that misses.
Chapman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riddick lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Riddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chapman.
Riddick tries to land a leg kick but Chapman saw it coming and moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddick. That's going to slow Chapman down.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Riddick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riddick 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Riddick!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Humphries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall Humphries looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Humphries
vs
Zhukov

180 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Humphries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov feints and then cracks Humphries's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Humphries down.
Humphries changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zhukov tries to avoid it but Humphries manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zhukov to the ground. Zhukov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Humphries tries for a takedown but Zhukov circles away easily
and Zhukov counters with a good low kick that Humphries was not able to check.
Humphries is breathing heavily.
Zhukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhukov lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Marshall Humphries has been cut.
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!

Zhukov drops Humphries with a big knee straight up the middle! Humphries is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Humphries is rocked!
Humphries has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhukov.
Oh Humphries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Humphries walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zhukov.
Humphries seems to have got his legs back now.

Zhukov gets a clinch.
Zhukov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Zhukov.

Zhukov drops Humphries with a big knee straight up the middle! Humphries is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Zhukov rushes Humphries and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zhukov landing knees to the head.
Zhukov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Humphries's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zhukov obliges.
Zhukov lands a knee to the body.
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!
Zhukov crunches a lovely knee into Humphries's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Zhukov.
Zhukov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Humphries - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Zhukov, and another! Humphries is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vladimir Zhukov!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clris Cutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Depool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Depool is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cutter
vs
Depool

186 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clris Cutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Depool!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cutter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Depool checks a leg kick.
Depool scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cutter 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 Depool has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Depool and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Depool checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cutter is looking to chop away at Depool's legs.
Cutter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Depool takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Depool uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cutter.
Cutter misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Depool rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cutter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cutter tries to work over Depool's front leg with a kick but Depool checks it.
Cutter throws a leg kick
and Depool counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Depool.
Cutter motions for Depool to come forward. Cutter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cutter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Depool sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Depool misses the body punch
and Cutter counters with an inside leg kick.
Cutter throws a low kick, looking for Depool's leg but Depool calmly moves out of range.
Cutter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depool chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cutter can pounce on him.
Depool checks a low kick from Cutter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cutter.
Depool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cutter is fending him off so far but Depool persists. Nope, Cutter circles away and we're back to standing.
Clris Cutter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Cutter is predictable there
and Depool cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cutter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Depool checks it well.
Good work by Depool as he checks the leg kick.
Depool throws a body kick the misses
and Cutter counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Depool swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cutter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Depool is out of range and Cutter settles back down.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Depool sees it coming and moves out of range.
Depool throws a poor cross that misses
and Cutter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cutter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Depool checks it well.
Depool blocks a leg kick.
Depool chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cutter can pounce on him.
Depool keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cutter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cutter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Depool shoots in looking for a takedown but Cutter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Depool's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cutter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cutter throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Depool to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Depool misses.
Cutter scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutter.
Depool 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clris Cutter 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.

Cutter throws a chopping leg kick but Depool manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Depool misses with a combination
and Cutter counters with a nice uppercut.
Cutter wants to slow Depool down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Cutter misses
and Depool counters with a straight right hand.
Cutter throws a chopping leg kick but Depool manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Depool.
Clris Cutter is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Depool sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Depool fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutter manages to avoid it.
Depool shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutter as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Depool.
Cutter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Depool checks a leg kick nicely.
Cutter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cutter missing with a left hand there. Depool was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cutter tries a low kick but Depool avoids it.
Depool pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Depool's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cutter stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Depool shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cutter as he jumps to the side.
Clris Cutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Depool.
Cutter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutter. That's going to slow Depool down.
Depool takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cutter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cutter tries to land a leg kick but Depool saw it coming and moves away.
Cutter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Depool swings widly with a right hand
and Cutter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cutter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Depool.
Cutter is looking to slow Depool down with leg kicks.
Depool looks to land a right hand but Cutter moved out of range.
Depool 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.
Cutter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Depool swings widly with a right hand
and Cutter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Depool's knee momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cutter.
Cutter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter scoring well with a low kick there.
Clris Cutter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Cutter coming out on top.
Cutter misses with a leg kick.
Cutter misses with a low kick.
Depool waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cutter.
Depool checks a low kick from Cutter.
Cutter thumps Depool with a low kick.
Depool misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clris Cutter 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!

Cutter tries a low kick but Depool avoids it.
Cutter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cutter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cutter slips under a jab from Depool.
Depool blocks a low kick nicely.
Depool checks a low kick from Cutter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Cutter. No joy for Depool on that attempt.
Depool checks a leg kick nicely.
Cutter throws a low kick but Depool avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutter is looking to chop away at Depool's legs.
Cutter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cutter moves out of range of the strikes.
Cutter scores with a leg kick.
Cutter connects with a leg kick. Depool looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cutter throws a leg kick
and Depool counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cutter tries to score with a low kick but Depool moves his leg out of the way.
Depool thows a body shot but no joy.
Cutter wants to slow Depool down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Depool moves out of range of the leg kick from Cutter.
Depool keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cutter as Depool shoots in.
Depool throws out a loose jab but Cutter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Depool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cutter scores with a leg kick.
Cutter tried to score with a low kick but Depool checks it.
Depool connects with a right hand. Cutter shakes it off.
Depool takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Depool might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutter misses with a low kick as Depool jumps back.
Depool checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cutter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cutter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Depool to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Cutter misses.
Depool on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutter. Cutter obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutter.
Depool avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cutter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cutter.
Depool looks to land a combination but Cutter avoids it well.
Cutter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Depool checks it well.
Depool checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Depool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cutter moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Depool is defended easily by Cutter.
Justin Depool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clris Cutter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Depool.
Cutter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clris Cutter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cutter 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clris Cutter!