PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Kairouz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Humpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kairouz comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Seek and Destroy. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kairouz
vs
Humpert

185 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Divine Drugs

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, Russell Kairouz!
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, Markus Humpert!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humpert throws the kick towards the body but Kairouz avoids it.
Russell Kairouz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humpert throws a head kick that Kairouz semi-blocks.
Horrible takedown by Kairouz or perhaps it was just good defense by Humpert which made him look bad.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.

Humpert knocks Kairouz to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Russell Kairouz has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kairouz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kairouz is not content to let Humpert control the position.
Kairouz tries to bench press Humpert off him but Humpert keeps the position.
Kairouz is working hard here to advance position.
Humpert passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kairouz!
Kairouz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpert controlling the pace for now.
Kairouz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kairouz stops Humpert from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kairouz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kairouz just trying to survive but Humpert is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kairouz tries to escape but Humpert has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Humpert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kairouz.
Kairouz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Humpert's guard. Nice work there by Kairouz.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Humpert is pulling down on Kairouz's head. It's preventing any offense from Kairouz, at least for the moment.

Kairouz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kairouz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kairouz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Humpert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kairouz has Humpert in his guard.
Humpert stays in close to Kairouz's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpert advances position into side control!
Kairouz is looking to reverse the position.
Humpert controls the position.
Kairouz is looking for a sweep.
Kairouz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Humpert is trying to maintain the position but Kairouz is very close to passing his half guard.
Kairouz prevents Humpert from improving his position.

That's four 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.
Kairouz wants to free his trapped foot but Humpert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Humpert is looking for a sweep. Kairouz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kairouz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Humpert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Humpert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kairouz tries to buck Humpert off but Humpert is having none of it.

Humpert stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kairouz dives in and grabs Humpert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Humpert pushes down on Kairouz's head and hops out.
Kairouz is breathing heavily.
Humpert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A head kick lands from Humpert that sends Kairouz to the canvas. Kairouz tries to scramble back to his feet but Humpert brings him back down into side control.

Kairouz is rocked!
Humpert trying to control the position but Kairouz is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Humpert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Kairouz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kairouz shoots in but Humpert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Humpert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Humpert controlling Kairouz's posture.
Humpert wants to stand but Kairouz is controlling the position.
Humpert is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Humpert works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kairouz looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Humpert wants to control but Kairouz is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kairouz right now.
Humpert tries to keep control of the position but Kairouz is staying busy.
Humpert keeps control of the position as Kairouz tries to break free.
Humpert wants to control but Kairouz is keeping busy.
Humpert is hanging on to Kairouz's back as he tries to escape.
Humpert trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kairouz doesn't escape.
Kairouz can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kairouz staying busy and making it hard for Humpert to control.
Humpert slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kairouz staying busy and making it hard for Humpert to control.

Despite being in the dominant position, Markus Humpert just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Humpert.
Humpert leaves Kairouz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humpert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid body kick from Humpert.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert misses with a head kick.
Markus Humpert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Humpert displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kairouz.
Humpert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kairouz moves out of range as Humpert throws a body kick.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Russell Kairouz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humpert throws a head kick but Kairouz moves out of range.
Humpert stuffs the takedown attempt from Kairouz. Kairouz gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Kairouz with that takedown attempt.
Kairouz blocks the body kick.
Humpert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kairouz moves out of range of the body kick from Humpert.
Kairouz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Humpert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kairouz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Humpert tries to avoid it but Kairouz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Humpert to the ground. Humpert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Humpert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kairouz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kairouz is looking to advance position but Humpert has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kairouz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Humpert tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humpert trying to control but Kairouz is having none of it.

Humpert is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Kairouz closes the distance and clinches up with Humpert, looking for a takedown. Kairouz pushes Humpert against the cage but Humpert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Markus Humpert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russell Kairouz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Kairouz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown but Humpert shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Kairouz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Humpert lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kairouz.
Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Humpert scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kairouz.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kairouz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Humpert swivels and escapes.
Humpert throws a sloppy head kick and Kairouz moves out of range easily.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz dives in and grabs Humpert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Humpert pushes down on Kairouz's head and hops out.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses.
Humpert throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kairouz avoids the head kick by Humpert.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kairouz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Humpert is fending him off so far but Kairouz persists. Nope, Humpert circles away and we're back to standing.
Kairouz blocks a head kick by Humpert.
Humpert throws a head kick that misses.
Kairouz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Humpert as he jumps to the side.

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.
Humpert tries a head kick but it misses.
Humpert pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kairouz.
Humpert tries to bench press Kairouz off him but Kairouz keeps the position.
Kairouz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Humpert's legs.
Humpert is looking to reverse the position.
Humpert gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kairouz is keen to just control but Humpert is a slippery customer.
Markus Humpert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Humpert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kairouz wants to pass to mount but Humpert is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kairouz working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Humpert's thigh. Humpert counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Markus Humpert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kairouz looking to pass the guard.
Russell Kairouz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humpert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kairouz manages to get himself to full guard.
Humpert advances position into side control!
Kairouz is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kairouz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kairouz strikes from the bottom but Humpert passes into mount!
Humpert controlling from the full mount.
Humpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humpert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Humpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Humpert 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 Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Humpert!