Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 139: Custer v Vanorden
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Melondov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Melondov.
Melondov scores with a hook to the body. Oliva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliva's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melondov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Melondov. #TD#
Oliva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melondov is trying to stand up here but Oliva is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melondov can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oliva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Melondov pushes Oliva off looking to stand but Oliva dives back in and keeps control. #T1#
Oliva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Melondov tries to kick Oliva off but Oliva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliva works his way into full mount!
Oliva raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oliva controlling his opponent.
Oliva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Melondov looks a forlorn figure.
Melondov is trying to stand.
Oliva looking to control but Melondov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melondov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oliva trying to control but Melondov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva won't let Melondov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Melondov looks a forlorn figure.
Melondov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Oliva raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
Oliva controlling from the full mount.
Oliva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Melondov for as long as he can get away with.
Oliva looking to control but Melondov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliva is landing with some decent strikes but Melondov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oliva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliva cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that Melondov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Oliva controlling from mount.
Melondov is squirming around, avoiding Oliva's attempts to control the action.
Melondov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oliva lands a big shot there that rocks Melondov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oliva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliva connects with a bit shot that sees Melondov covering up! More strikes from Oliva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Oliva is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 131: Melondov v Joestar
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Melondov avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
It looked like Melondov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joestar.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Melondov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Melondov counters with a low kick, right behind Joestar 's knee.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab from Joestar misses.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Melondov drops Joestar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joestar looks back up at him and smiles so Melondov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joestar thows a leg kick but Melondov checks it #KD#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joestar! Melondov lets Joestar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Melondov takes one to the side of the head.
Melondov checks the leg kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
As Joestar looks to move away, Melondov throws a big counter combo but Joestar just gets out of the way.
Joestar throws the kick towards the body but Melondov avoids it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Melondov blocks the low kick.
Melondov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Melondov misses.
A nice side step and Joestar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Joestar misses with a hook
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Melondov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab by Melondov.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov tried to counter with a leg kick but Joestar avoided it.
Joestar thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Joestar slips under a jab.
Joestar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melondov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joestar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Joestar closes the distance and pushes Melondov back into the cage.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov has had enough of the clinch but Joestar keeps him there for the moment.
Melondov blocks an uppercut.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joestar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Melondov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Joestar.
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Joestar. #T1#
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Joestar.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Joestar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar working aggressively here.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Melondov wants to break free but Joestar has control.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Melondov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joestar lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Melondov slips the punch.
Melondov throws a quick counter head kick but Joestar was just out of range.#T3#
Joestar misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Joestar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melondov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joestar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Melondov on the side of the head.#T4#
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov throws a big counter combination but Joestar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Melondov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joestar. Joestar obviously looking to wear him down.
Joestar closes the distance but Melondov moves to the side
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joestar thinking.
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Melondov moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melondov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joestar lands a head kick. Melondov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melondov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Joestar backs away, Melondov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joestar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joestar looks to clinch
and Melondov counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check. #T2#
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar drops his hands momentarily and Melondov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Melondov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Joestar.#T3#
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot.
Melondov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joestar.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Joestar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.
Joestar throws a low kick but Melondov avoids it.
It looked like Melondov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melondov's sensitive parts.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joestar 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29

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

Event: WVT 122: Takahashi v Assndrop
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Melondov thows a leg kick but Railio checks it
and Railio counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov staying out of range there.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melondov.
Melondov ducks right into an uppercut from Railio. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.#T1#
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Railio lands the left hand.
Railio throws a body shot but no joy.
Railio misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.#T2#
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Railio misses with a looping right.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Railio.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Railio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Railio throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio misses with an uppercut
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Railio cracks a nice hook into Melondov's ribs.#T3#
Melondov scores with a leg kick.
Railio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a series of strikes. Railio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Railio misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a solid body kick.
Railio swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Railio misses the target.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Nice body punch from Melondov.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Railio connects with a crisp jab.
Railio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melondov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Railio misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
Railio throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Railio throws a good cross that connects.
Railio misses with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Railio throws a jab when Melondov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Antti Railio's cut even more.
Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
And Melondov counters with a quick kick to the body but Railio blocks it.#T1#
Railio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Railio throws out a powerful jab.
Melondov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Railio throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Melondov misses its target.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Railio.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Melondov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Railio misses with a jab to the body
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antti Railio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Railio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Railio throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a nice body kick.
Railio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Railio really felt that one!
Railio is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Melondov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Railio crumples to the floor! Melondov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melondov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu jabs Melondov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melondov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Melondov delivers a nice body kick.
Melondov throws a lazy uppercut
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melondov is breathing heavily.
Melondov misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Veainu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Melondov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melondov misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melondov lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melondov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Melondov misses with a jab to the body #KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Melondov! Veainu lets Melondov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!#T1#
Melondov misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Melondov flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Knox blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Melondov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox is looking to counter punch.
Melondov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melondov throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Melondov wants to clinch
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melondov misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Knox throws a poor cross that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melondov thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Knox on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheko Melondov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Melondov.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Melondov works the jab nicely.#KD#
Knox cracks Melondov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Knox has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Melondov to stand back up!
Melondov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Knox tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Melondov cracks Knox on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Knox falls backwards against the cage. Melondov follows up with more strikes that drop Knox to his knees. Melondov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Knox! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: C187: Line vs Bonaparte
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
White wants to land a leg kick but Melondov is out of range.
Melondov staying out of range there.
Melondov is looking to counter punch.
White throws a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for White.
Melondov ducks under a wild hook from White.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White misses with a straight right.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from White.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov moves out of range as White strikes.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melondov. #KD2#
White sends Melondov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! White is motioning to the referee to let Melondov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
White throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melondov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!
Melondov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melondov is breathing heavily.
White cracks Melondov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White!
Barron White thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 183 Panda vs Melondov
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Panda throws a series of punches but Melondov avoids them all with ease.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch but Melondov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melondov lands a body shot.
Melondov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panda counters with a two punch combo.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melondov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda checks a low kick from Melondov.
Panda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panda moves away from the strike by Melondov.
Panda works Melondov's body with a nice hook.
Melondov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panda scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panda tries to counter by clinching up but Melondov breaks away and moves out of range.
Melondov ducks right into an uppercut from Panda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melondov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melondov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Panda counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Panda closes the distance and clinches.
Panda lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov. #T1#
Melondov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Melondov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melondov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Panda backwards.
Panda tries to work over Melondov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Melondov controls his hands.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with some punches.
Panda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda working aggressively here.
Melondov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Panda backwards. #BC2#
Melondov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melondov throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Melondov lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Panda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Melondov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Melondov lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Panda misses.
Melondov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Panda misses the target.
Panda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Panda misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Melondov!
Panda is breathing heavily.
Panda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Panda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melondov.
Panda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Melondov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panda rather than just go for the knockout.
Panda on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3##KD2#
Melondov cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Melondov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!
Panda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melondov.
Melondov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Panda throws a big counter combination but Melondov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Panda scores with a jab to the head.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Melondov cracks Panda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Melondov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Panda to stand back up!#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Melondov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panda throws the kick towards the body but Melondov avoids it.#KD2#
Melondov sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Melondov is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Melondov.
It seemed like Melondov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda throws out a leg kick but Melondov moves out of range and Panda only half commits. #T4#
Melondov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panda at a distance.
Melondov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Panda takes a step back to recover.
Melondov misses with a body kick.
Melondov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Panda. Those never looked like landing.
Melondov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melondov looks to land a right hand but Panda moved out of range.
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Melondov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melondov misses with a head kick.
Panda takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD2#
Melondov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Melondov finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Panda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Melondov scoring well with a low kick there.
Melondov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panda.
Melondov stuns Panda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melondov throws a front kick that sends Panda stumbling back into the cage.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Panda wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov scores with a body shot.
Panda tries to bum rush Melondov with a series of wild strikes but Melondov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##KD2#
Melondov lands a big uppercut and Panda crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Panda looks OK. Melondov waves Panda back to his feet!
Melondov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Panda's defenses. It connects perfectly with Panda's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A victorious Zheko Melondov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melondov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Narushima tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melondov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melondov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melondov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Melondov throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narushima throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melondov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Narushima .#T1#
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
Both fighters circling a little - Narushima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Melondov lands a glancing blow to the side of Narushima 's head.
Narushima is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab from Melondov.
Melondov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melondov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
Narushima tries to counter with a clinch but Melondov shakes him off and moves away.
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Narushima staying out of range there.
Narushima tries to counter with a clinch but Melondov shakes him off and moves away.
Melondov with a hook.
Narushima thuds his shin into the meat of Melondov's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melondov misses with a hook to the body
and Narushima counters with a nice uppercut.
Narushima takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Narushima pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melondov connects with a body shot.
Melondov throws a looping overhand right but Narushima ducks down to avoid it.
Melondov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Narushima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Narushima .
Melondov sets himself, and Narushima steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.
Melondov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Narushima counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Narushima .
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narushima moves away.
Narushima looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melondov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Narushima . Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narushima lands with a right hand.
Melondov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima misses with a body punch
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Narushima thinking.
Melondov misses with a kick to the body
and Narushima counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leonardo Narushima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Melondov takes the fight into the clinch.
Melondov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov lands a right hand.
Melondov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Narushima backwards.
Narushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Narushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Narushima misses with the head strike.
Melondov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melondov misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov throws a punch but it's blocked by Narushima . #T2#
Melondov lands an uppercut.
Melondov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Narushima .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Narushima fails to land.
Narushima taking a breather.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melondov misses with a body punch.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima controlling the action here for a moment.
Melondov misses with some punches.
Narushima digs a right hand into Melondov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melondov's gas tank.
Narushima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narushima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Narushima swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov can't find room to land a body shot as Narushima controls the action.
Narushima taking a breather.
Narushima slowing the pace effectively.
Narushima lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Narushima .
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima blocking some punches.
Melondov lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Melondov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narushima .
A nice right hand lands inside from Narushima .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov. #T4#
Melondov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Melondov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melondov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Melondov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Narushima fails to land.
Melondov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Narushima blocks an uppercut.
Narushima pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Narushima .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zheko Melondov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Narushima 's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Narushima looks to land a left hand but Melondov moved out of range nicely.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melondov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Narushima scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima lands a jab to Melondov's midsection.
Narushima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Narushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Narushima .
Melondov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Narushima replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Melondov blocks it well.
Narushima tests Melondov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick from Narushima .
Narushima throws a front kick that sends Melondov stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
As Narushima looks to move away, Melondov throws a big counter combo but Narushima just gets out of the way.#T2#
Narushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Narushima takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Melondov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Narushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Narushima misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Narushima is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jab by Melondov.#CL2#
Narushima gets a clinch.
Narushima throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Narushima - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Narushima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narushima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Narushima holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Narushima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Narushima is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narushima misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narushima .
Melondov struggles to land a body shot inside as Narushima controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov has a couple of punches blocked by Narushima .
Melondov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Narushima swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Narushima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Melondov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: WVT 73: Ihantala v Melendov 2
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melondov misses with a body shot.
Ihantala is looking to counter punch.
Melondov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Melondov lands a big head kick that sends Ihantala tumbling to the mat! Melondov takes a step backwards and waves Ihantala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Tali Ihantala has been cut.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses.
Ihantala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Melondov just manages to avoid it.
Ihantala scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ihantala thinks about countering with a head kick.
Melondov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.#T1#
Ihantala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melondov throws a jab when Ihantala was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ihantala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Melondov misses.#CL2#
Melondov clinches with his opponent.
Melondov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melondov has a couple of punches blocked by Ihantala.
Melondov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Ihantala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ihantala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Ihantala breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ihantala. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melondov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Melondov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Melondov throws the kick towards the body but Ihantala avoids it.
Ihantala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melondov looks to throw a body kick
and Ihantala counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melondov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Crunch! Melondov slams his shin into Ihantala's torso.
Ihantala is breathing heavily.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Melondov misses with a hook. Ihantala ducked under it nicely.
Melondov swings for the body but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melondov throws a sloppy head kick and Ihantala moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Melondov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ihantala counters with a good low kick that Melondov was not able to check.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
Ihantala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Melondov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melondov blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Melondov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ihantala blocks the body kick.
Melondov throws a head kick but Ihantala moves out of range.
Ihantala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov connects with a single shot there.
Ihantala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ihantala thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ihantala.
Melondov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Melondov misses with a hook
and Ihantala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ihantala lands a glancing blow to the side of Melondov's head.
Melondov throws a combination that misses
and Ihantala counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ihantala moves out of range as Melondov strikes.
Melondov misses with a body shot
and Ihantala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Melondov's knee momentarily.
Melondov takes one to the side of the head.
Ihantala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Melondov misses.
Melondov jabs Ihantala to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ihantala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ihantala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD#
Ihantala lands a left and a right that send Melondov crashing to the mat, dazed. Ihantala thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Melondov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihantala flashes Melondov a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Melondov's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Melondov crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Ihantala punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
Tali Ihantala seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 66: Melondov v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 27, 2023

#R1#
Svyatogor throws a good cross that connects.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svyatogor.
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melondov. Svyatogor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Svyatogor - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Svyatogor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melondov misses with a hook.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Melondov.
Melondov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Svyatogor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melondov in his tracks. #T1#
Melondov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svyatogor on the side of the head.
Svyatogor throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
Svyatogor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Svyatogor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Melondov scores with a shot to the body.
Svyatogor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melondov cracks Svyatogor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Svyatogor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Melondov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Svyatogor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
An out of breath Zheko Melondov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 60: Machado v Edwards 2
Date: Jan 06, 2023

#R1#
Melondov works over Veainu's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu slips a straight right by Melondov.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melondov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melondov misses with a body shot.
Veainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melondov.
Veainu defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melondov.
A punch combination from Melondov misses.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veainu moves away.
Melondov sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target.
Veainu wants to counter the offense by Melondov and move into the clinch position.
Melondov throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Melondov sets himself, and Veainu steps forward looking for the clinch! Melondov avoids it this time.#T1#
Melondov scores with a nice strike.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at Triumph Over Fear that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Melondov throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu wants to counter the offense by Melondov and move into the clinch position.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Veainu throws a hook but Melondov avoids it easily.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#That has opened up Vunipola Veainu's cut even more.
Melondov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Veainu is rocked!
Melondov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Melondov connects with a body shot.
Melondov lands a front kick.
Melondov feints and then cracks Ihantala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ihantala down.
Ihantala tries to land a front kick but Melondov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melondov's head backwards.
Ihantala throws a body shot but no joy.
Melondov feints a counter leg kick.
Melondov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ihantala counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melondov, as that shot connected.
Melondov moves away from the strike by Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a body punch but Melondov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Melondov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Melondov gets tackled into the cage by Ihantala. Ihantala maintains the clinch.
A short right from Melondov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Melondov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ihantala.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ihantala fails to land.
Ihantala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melondov.
Melondov lands a left hand.
Melondov gets through Ihantala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Ihantala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from Melondov.
Melondov misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melondov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ihantala looks to throw a body kick
and Melondov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melondov tries to land a front kick but Ihantala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melondov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ihantala counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ihantala avoids a kick to the body.
Melondov blocks a jab.
Melondov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Melondov cracks Ihantala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ihantala misses with a few strikes there.
Melondov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ihantala is breathing heavily.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Ihantala throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melondov's head.
Melondov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ihantala throws a hook but Melondov avoids it easily.
Ihantala slips under a jab.#T3#
Ihantala throws a shot to the body.
Melondov tries to score with a low kick but Ihantala moves his leg out of the way.
Ihantala scores with a punch to the head.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melondov's head backwards.
A lazy left from Ihantala finds it's target.
Melondov looks to land a body kick but Ihantala moved away.
Ihantala throws a head kick that Melondov semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Melondov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick
and Melondov counters with a good, hard body kick but Ihantala shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Melondov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melondov dodges the punch combination from Ihantala. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ihantala throws a hook but Melondov blocks it.
Melondov scores with a leg kick.
Ihantala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ihantala throws a front kick that sends Melondov stumbling back into the cage.
Melondov thows a leg kick but Ihantala checks it
letting Ihantala counter with a right hand.
Ihantala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ihantala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melondov's corner calls for a 1-2. Melondov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melondov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Ihantala misses its target.
Ihantala throws a lazy uppercut
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tali Ihantala will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ihantala's corner calls for a 1-2. Ihantala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ihantala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melondov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ihantala moves out of range as Melondov strikes.
A head kick by Melondov misses
and Ihantala counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
A big left from Ihantala misses.
Melondov unleashes a big counter combination but Ihantala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Melondov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melondov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ihantala if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihantala misses with a looping right.
Melondov connects with an inside leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melondov misses with the combination. #T1#
Melondov lands a leg kick that knocks Ihantala off balance momentarily.
Melondov scores with a nice head shot.
Melondov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Melondov.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target.
Melondov misses with a left hand
and Ihantala counters with a three punch combo that has Melondov backing up. Melondov nods at Ihantala to acknowledge the strikes.
Melondov moves out of range as Ihantala strikes.
Ihantala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Ihantala cracks Melondov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ihantala connects with a body shot that sends Melondov's belly button to the back.
Melondov throws a head kick but Ihantala moves out of range.
Melondov blocks a head kick by Ihantala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Ihantala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Melondov misses with a hook. Ihantala ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Melondov misses.
Ihantala moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
It looked like Ihantala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melondov moves out of range as Ihantala strikes.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Melondov. That snapped Ihantala's head back.
Ihantala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Ihantala. #CL#
Ihantala closes the distance and clinches.
Ihantala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melondov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ihantala.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melondov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ihantala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ihantala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Ihantala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melondov lands a jab to the nose.
Melondov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4##CL#
Ihantala forces Melondov back against the cage and clinches.
Ihantala's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ihantala lands a left hand.
Ihantala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as Melondov controls his hands.
Melondov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala.
Ihantala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tali Ihantala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melondov stalling in the clinch but Ihantala improves position.
Melondov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ihantala tries a head kick but it misses.
Melondov scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Melondov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tali Ihantala will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Melondov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ihantala buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ihantala takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Melondov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ihantala takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ihantala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Melondov scores with a leg kick.
Ihantala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov is looking to slow Ihantala down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ihantala counters with a straight right hand.
Zheko Melondov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melondov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ihantala staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Ihantala.
A big left from Melondov misses.
Ihantala misses with a head kick.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Melondov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melondov.
Ihantala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Ihantala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ihantala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov presses Ihantala against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melondov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melondov.
Melondov is looking to break free of the clinch but Ihantala has double underhooks. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Ihantala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ihantala backwards.
Ihantala has a couple of punches blocked by Melondov.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melondov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Melondov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ihantala scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melondov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melondov.
Melondov trying to control the position but instead, Ihantala has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melondov into the cage.
Ihantala lands a right hand. #T3#
Ihantala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melondov lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Ihantala.
A short left from Melondov.
Ihantala lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
Ihantala cracks Melondov with an open hand slap.
Ihantala explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Melondov takes one on the button.#ROC#Melondov is rocked!
Melondov drops his hands momentarily and Ihantala needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Melondov just on the top of the head. Melondov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Melondov - he's done!

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

Event: WVT 47: Motts v Melondov
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Melondov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motts was well out of range. Poor timing from Melondov.
Motts is looking to counter punch.
Melondov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Melondov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Motts finds it's way round the side to connect with Melondov's head. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Motts misses its intended target.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Motts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Melondov.
Melondov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Motts misses with a hook.
Melondov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melondov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Motts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Motts misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Melondov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Motts avoids a kick to the body.
Motts throws an off balance right hand
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target. #T1#
Motts scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melondov with a nice calf kick.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Melondov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melondov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crunch! Melondov slams his shin into Motts's torso.
Melondov scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Motts.
Motts takes one to the chin there.
Motts throws the left hand but Melondov avoids the punch easily.
Melondov throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melondov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Motts.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
A swing and a miss from Melondov.
Motts swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melondov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Motts avoids the head kick by Melondov.
Motts throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Melondov counter with a right hand.
Motts looks to land a left hand but Melondov moved out of range nicely.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Melondov catches Motts right on the button with a cross.
Melondov misses the jab.
Melondov throws a jab when Motts was well out of range.
Motts throwing a counter right hand but Melondov manages to avoid it.
Motts throws a hook but Melondov blocks it.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Melondov has knocked Motts down with a huge combo! Melondov steps away and waves a wobbly Motts back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Motts is rocked!#T3#
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Motts. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melondov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Motts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Motts. Beautiful body shot.
Motts connects with a crisp jab.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov works the jab nicely.
Motts is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Melondov throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Motts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Melondov lands a big right hand that sends Motts crashing to the mat! Melondov stays standing though and waves Motts back to his feet!
Oh Motts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melondov.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts seems to have got his legs back now.
Motts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Motts misses with a lunging right hand
and Melondov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Melondov fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Motts square on the jaw! Damn, Motts is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 42: Maestre v Melondov
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Maestre misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Maestre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Melondov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Melondov looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre throws a good cross that connects.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Melondov flicks out a counter leg kick but Maestre steps away.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melondov counters with a nice body shot.
Maestre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melondov throws out a loose jab but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melondov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Maestre slips under a jab from Melondov.
Melondov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Maestre lands with an uppercut that bounces Melondov off the cage and back into range.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov lands a leg kick that knocks Maestre off balance momentarily.
Melondov lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Luis Maestre has been cut.
Luis Maestre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melondov slips a jab from Maestre.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Melondov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestre. #T2#
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov drops his hands momentarily and Maestre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov scores with a push kick.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Melondov saw that one coming.
Maestre misses with a hook to the body
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Melondov misses.
Maestre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melondov was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestre.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Melondov scores with a jab to the head.
Melondov throws a body kick that misses.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but Melondov is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melondov! But no joy.
Maestre misses with a double jab
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Maestre as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Melondov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maestre doesn't seem phased though.
Melondov staying out of range there.#KD2#
Melondov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maestre sprawling to the canvas! Maestre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Melondov finish him?! #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maestre throws out the jab.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melondov misses with a hook.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Maestre throws an off balance right hand
and Melondov counters with a big left hand that crumples Maestre! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: WVT 37: Melondov v Hawthorne
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Good work by Melondov as he checks the leg kick.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Melondov.
Hawthorne looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.
Hawthorne scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov throws a series of punches but Hawthorne avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melondov. Melondov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hawthorne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Melondov stuns Hawthorne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Melondov scores with a head kick.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Melondov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melondov throws a big shot that misses.
Melondov misses with a low kick.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melondov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melondov moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.#T1#
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
enabling Melondov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Melondov blocks the leg kick.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Melondov avoids it easily.
Melondov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawthorne feints and then cracks Melondov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melondov down.
Hawthorne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawthorne clobbers Melondov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melondov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawthorne, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawthorne! Melondov lets Hawthorne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hawthorne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Melondov blocks the low kick.
Hawthorne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Melondov.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Melondov fakes the body blow, causing Hawthorne to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hawthorne goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Melondov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Melondov lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Melondov takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tsuruta is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tsuruta's jaw. Tsuruta's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Melondov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A less than humble Zheko Melondov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melondov.
Pulkkinen cracks Melondov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Melondov - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Melondov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melondov's corner calls for a 1-2. Melondov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melondov knocks out Pulkkinen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Melondov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Melondov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 24: Maestre v Doisneau
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melondov throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Melondov lands with a right hand.
Melondov misses with a straight right.
Melondov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melondov throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill throws a combination. Melondov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Melondov slips a jab and a cross from Hill.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melondov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melondov loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Melondov looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melondov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Melondov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melondov stuffs the takedown.
Melondov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hill off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Devin Hill has been cut.
Melondov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hill under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Melondov misses with a body shot. #T1#
Melondov misses with a left hand
and Hill counters with a nice uppercut.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheko Melondov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Melondov misses with a hook.
Melondov misses with a low kick.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melondov at a distance.
Hill slips a straight right by Melondov.
Melondov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melondov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill stuns Melondov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melondov misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Melondov misses. #T2#
Hill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Hill looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melondov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melondov.
The fighters circling - Melondov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Melondov enables Hill to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Melondov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Melondov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melondov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Melondov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hill's guard. #REVR#
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melondov's guard. #REVB#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melondov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melondov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melondov keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #T3#
Melondov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Melondov is retaining full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Melondov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hill sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melondov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Melondov tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.#T4#
Melondov struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Hill are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SU2#
Hill stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Melondov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Melondov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
Melondov throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melondov takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Hill rushes Melondov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Melondov controls his hands.
Melondov lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melondov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hill is keeping busy.
Hill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melondov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hill misses with a hook.
Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melondov.
Hill is looking to land body kicks.
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hill staying out of range there.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill blocks the body kick.
Hill moves out of range as Melondov strikes.#TD2#
Hill gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hill there.
Melondov is not content to let Hill control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov wants to control but Hill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Melondov is working away. #T1#
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Melondov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melondov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill wants to take a breather but Melondov is having none of it.
Melondov is looking for a sweep. Hill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melondov is trying to control but can't.
Hill trying to control the pace.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Hill has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Melondov is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hill works his way into side control.
Melondov can't do much from the bottom here.
Hill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Melondov tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill working away.
Hill is putting a hurting on Melondov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Melondov wants to control but Hill postures up.
Hill tries to move to mount but Melondov blocks the move with his legs.
Hill tries to move to full mount but Melondov actually manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Hill is trying to control. Melondov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Melondov tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Melondov is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Melondov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hill is keen to just control but Melondov is a slippery customer.
Hill controlling the pace.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melondov wants to get back to full guard.
Melondov is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill working over Melondov with some ground and pound. Melondov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melondov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Melondov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melondov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill advances position into side control!
Melondov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov trying to control from the bottom.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melondov's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devin Hill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Hill misses.
Melondov cracks Hill with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melondov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melondov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melondov.
Hill misses with a double jab.
Melondov throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Melondov misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Melondov is looking to chop away at Hill's legs.
Melondov misses with a body kick.
Melondov slips a jab from Hill.
Nice shot lands for Hill.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melondov circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Melondov.
Hill avoids the body shot from Melondov.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Melondov.#T1#
Melondov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Melondov's corner calls for a 1-2. Melondov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melondov misses with a body shot.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Melondov scores with a body shot.
Melondov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Melondov.
Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Melondov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melondov loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
Melondov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Hill on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill lands a body shot.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov connects with a high kick.
Zheko Melondov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melondov scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Melondov.
A punch combination from Melondov misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Hill wants to clinch up but Melondov keeps it at a distance.
Melondov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Melondov cracks a nice hook into Hill's ribs.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Hill takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Hill defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Melondov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melondov throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melondov.
Hill defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Hill unleashes a big counter combination but Melondov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3##TD2#
Melondov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hill advances to half guard.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melondov's head.
Melondov is trying is best to control the position here.
Hill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melondov tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill tries to pass to full mount but Melondov defends it.
Melondov tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Melondov is looking to control Hill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melondov avoid being mounted?#T4#
Melondov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hill wants to take a breather but Melondov is having none of it.
Hill trying to mount his opponent but Melondov defends it.
Melondov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill tries to pass to full mount but Melondov defends it.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Melondov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Devin Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Melondov actively working from the bottom here.

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 Zheko Melondov.
I think Hill has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Stamatis throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stamatis! Melondov lets Stamatis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Stamatis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Alexandros Stamatis has been cut.
Stamatis misses with a body shot
and Melondov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C88: Muller vs. Tofail 3
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Melondov misses with a right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.
Fujimoto swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Zheko Melondov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Melondov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimoto is looking for the big counter here.
Melondov misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp one two that drops Melondov! Fujimoto thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Melondov to his feet! Melondov is in big trouble!#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!
Fujimoto throws a quick head kick that knocks Melondov silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Fujimoto is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Gee connects with a leg kick.
Melondov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gee circles away.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at High Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Gee.
Melondov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gee throws a lazy body kick
and Melondov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
Gee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Gee.
Melondov slips under a jab.
Melondov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gee lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Melondov misses.
Gee throws a head kick but Melondov moves out of range.
Gee misses with the body kick#KD#
and Melondov counters with a crisp one two that drops Gee! Melondov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gee to his feet! Gee is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gee throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Gee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melondov checks a leg kick.
Gee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melondov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gee throws a big counter head kick but Melondov avoids it with no problem.
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Gee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gee defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Gee with a hook.
Melondov wants to clinch
and Gee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gee throws a wild body kick that Melondov sees coming a mile off.
Gee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Melondov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melondov takes a swing at Gee's ribcage but misses.
Gee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gee as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Gee. That snapped Melondov's head back.
Gee scores with a sloppy right hand. Melondov should have avoided that one.
Melondov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Melondov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Melondov throws a lazy body kick
and Gee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gee moves out of range of the body kick from Melondov.
Melondov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gee's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Melondov.
Gee works Melondov's body with a nice hook.
Melondov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gee.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov. #T4#
Gee misses with a hook to the body
and Melondov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Gee throws a leg kick which misses Melondov's front leg but catches the back leg as Melondov tries to avoid it.
Gee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gee.
Gee is looking to chop away at Melondov's legs.
Gee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melondov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gee throws a lazy body kick
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Melondov clinches.
Gee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Melondov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melondov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Melondov sends Gee crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Melondov is motioning to the referee to let Gee up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Gee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Gee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Gee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Gee.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gee tries a head kick but it misses.
Melondov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Melondov instigates a clinch.
Melondov taking a breather.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melondovs head.
Melondov misses with some punches.
Melondov working aggressively here.
Gee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melondov avoids it.
Gee stalling in the clinch.
Gee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melondov backwards.
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gee missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gee working Melondov over with knees to the body.
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Gee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gee punishes Melondov's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gee lands a jab to Melondov's midsection.
Good leg kick by Gee.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gee scores with a hook to the body. Melondov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melondov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid body kick from Gee.
Gee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Gee.
Inspektor Gee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gee connects with a solid leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gee - that will leave a mark!
Gee lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Melondov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gee, pushing him back against the cage.
Gee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gee misses with a body punch. #T2#
Melondov tries a body shot but Gee blocks it.
Gee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melondov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melondov tries to work over Gee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gee.
Gee landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
A short right from Gee.
Melondov trying to control the position but instead, Gee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Melondov into the cage.
Gee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Gee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gee misses the shot to the body.
Gee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melondov takes one to the side of the head.
Melondov throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Gee connects with a body shot that sends Melondov's belly button to the back.
Melondov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T3#
Gee misses with a head kick.
Melondov throwing a counter right hand but Gee manages to avoid it.
Gee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melondov's hands.
Gee throws a head kick but Melondov moves out of range.
Gee scores with a push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gee.
Melondov connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Gee misses.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Melondov slips a straight right by Gee.
Melondov throwing a counter right hand but Gee manages to avoid it.
Melondov moves out of range as Gee throws a body kick. #T4#
Gee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melondov at a distance.
Gee throws a wild body kick that Melondov sees coming a mile off.
A counter left hand to the body from Melondov misses its target.
Gee misses with a body punch
and Melondov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melondov rather than just go for the knockout.
Gee misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melondov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gee can pounce on him.
Gee throws a combination. Melondov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Melondov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gee. That one must have hurt.
No joy there for Gee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch lands to the side of Melondov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Gee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R3#
Gee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melondov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melondov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gee throws a lazy uppercut
and Melondov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melondov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Melondov throws a solid leg kick but Gee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melondov.
Melondov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melondov drops Gee with a straight right hand, right on the button! Melondov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
During a confident post fight interview, Zheko Melondov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C81: McDonald vs. Gee
Date: Jan 15, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Megaton. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melondov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Megaton gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Melondov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mike Megaton has been cut.
Megaton tries to clinch but Melondov moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Melondov misses its target.
Megaton looks to throw the jab but Melondov is out of range.
Megaton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Megaton.
Melondov scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Melondov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Melondov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megaton. #T1#
Megaton backs away from a small jab... but Melondov lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Megaton crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Melondov with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
A good leg kick by BangYou.
BangYou misses with a lunging right hand
and Melondov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melondov. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
BangYou throws out a loose jab but Melondov uses good head movement to avoid it. #KD#
Melondov lands a left and a right that send BangYou crashing to the mat, dazed. Melondov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
BangYou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Melondov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from BangYou misses the target.
Melondov throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
Melondov thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
A head kick misses from BangYou.
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
The fighters circling - Melondov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BangYou was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
BangYou throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BangYou throws a right hand that misses
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BangYou thinking.
Melondov throws a big shot that misses.
Melondov blocks a head kick by BangYou.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
BangYou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BangYou bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
BangYou takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melondov checks the leg kick.#T2#
Melondov misses with a wild body shot. #KD#
Melondov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends BangYou sprawling to the canvas! BangYou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Melondov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melondov throws a predictable looking body shot
and BangYou counters with a nice uppercut.
BangYou misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a big right hand! Oh BangYou is in trouble here! Melondov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C73: Tofail vs. Muller
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Fujimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fujimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melondov moves away.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Fujimoto lands a big head kick that sends Melondov tumbling to the mat! Fujimoto takes a step backwards and waves Melondov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Fujimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melondov misses with a jab to the body
and Fujimoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melondov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fujimoto closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Melondov out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Melondov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alyoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Melondov moves out of range.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melondov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alyoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melondov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Alyoshin misses.
Alyoshin throws a hook but Melondov blocks it.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alyoshin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Alyoshin tries to work over Melondov's front leg with a kick but Melondov checks it.
Melondov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alyoshin doesn't seem bothered though.
Melondov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin tries to clinch but Melondov is having none of it.
Melondov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alyoshin connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melondov checks a leg kick.
Alyoshin lands with a hook. Melondov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at High Kicks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
A big left from Melondov misses.
Alyoshin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melondov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Donk. Alyoshin catches Melondov right on the button with a cross.
Alyoshin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice jab there from Alyoshin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melondov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alyoshin can pounce on him.
Melondov lands a nice looking body shot.
Melondov connects with a leg kick. #KD2#
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Melondov tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Melondov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Melondov is rocked!
Melondov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Melondov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Alyoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Melondov drops his hands momentarily and Alyoshin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Melondov just on the top of the head. Melondov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Melondov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Grant Alyoshin!
A relieved looking Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C63: Melondov vs. Magnus
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Melondov moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Melondov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melondov moves out of range as Von Ver Huevan strikes.
Von Ver Huevan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
Melondov blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Melondov moves into the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Ver Huevan wants to break free but Melondov has control.
Von Ver Huevan blocks an uppercut.
Melondov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Ver Huevan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ver Huevan fails to land.
Von Ver Huevan throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melondov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melondov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melondov.
Von Ver Huevan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melondov cracks Von Ver Huevan with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Ver Huevan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melondov gets through Von Ver Huevan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melondov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Ver Huevan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melondov.
Von Ver Huevan prevents a body shot from Melondov.
I was talking to Melondov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melondov.#BC2#
Von Ver Huevan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Von Ver Huevan works the jab nicely.
Von Ver Huevan misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Melondov counters with a nice right hand that sends Von Ver Huevan toppling to the canvas! Von Ver Huevan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Melondov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Ver Huevan throws a big shot that misses.
Melondov digs a good hook to Von Ver Huevan's body.
Von Ver Huevan looks winded!
Melondov lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Von Ver Huevan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Melondov from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Von Ver Huevan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #KD2#
Melondov cracks Hop with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hop looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Melondov finish him? #CUT2#It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Hop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Melondov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Melondov moves into the clinch.
Melondov tries to work over Hop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hop lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Melondov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melondov lands with a left to the head.
Hop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melondov lands a shoulder strike.
Melondov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melondov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melondov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hop.
Melondov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Melondov on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Melondov.
Hop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hop lands a left hand. #BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hop wants to clinch but Melondov slips to the side
and Melondov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melondov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Melondov thows a leg kick but Hop checks it
and Hop counters with a left to the body.
Hop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hop with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melondov tries to clinch up
and Hop counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Hop thumps Melondov with a low kick.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov lands with a hook. Hop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melondov connects with a superb combination that knocks Hop out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Melondov before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zheko Melondov!
An out of breath Zheko Melondov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1##CL#
Sipila closes the distance and clinches.
Melondov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sipila blocks a body shot from Melondov.
Sipila lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melondov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melondov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sipila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sipila lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Sipila misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov lands with a left to the head.
Sipila misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Melondov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sipila looks to score with a jab to the body but Melondov is just out of range.
Melondov throws a head kick that misses.
Melondov avoids the head kick by Sipila.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Melondov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sipila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sipila.
Sipila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Sipila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melondov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sipila throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Melondov counters with a crisp one two that drops Sipila! Melondov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sipila to his feet! Sipila is in big trouble!
Sipila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Juha Sipila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sipila.
Sipila scores with a nice right hand.
Melondov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melondov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sipila right on the button. Sipila goes down! Melondov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Melondov gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
Our winner, Zheko Melondov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C46: Melondov vs. Friedrichsen
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen tries to land a leg kick but Melondov saw it coming and moves away.
Melondov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
Melondov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Friedrichsen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Friedrichsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melondov moves away.
Friedrichsen loads up on a big right hand but Melondov slips the punch.
Friedrichsen misses with a straight left.
Friedrichsen throws a solid leg kick but Melondov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Friedrichsen.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov avoids the body shot from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Melondov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Friedrichsen won't be happy with that.
An elbow from Melondov crashes against the mat.
Melondov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Friedrichsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T1#
Friedrichsen is trying to control Melondov's posture but Melondov avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Melondov.
Melondov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Friedrichsen is avoiding damage well.
Friedrichsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melondov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Melondov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Melondov throwing shots but Friedrichsen is blocking nicely.
Melondov thows a huge punch but Friedrichsen dodges it nicely.
Melondov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Friedrichsen defending well though.
Melondov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES2#
Friedrichsen manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Melondov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Melondov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Melondov pushes Friedrichsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.
A short left from Melondov.
Friedrichsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friedrichsen works on Melondov's body with a couple of short punches.
Friedrichsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Melondov controls his hands.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Friedrichsen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov misses with the head strike.
Friedrichsen blocking some punches.
Melondov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov has a couple of punches blocked by Friedrichsen. #BC2#
Friedrichsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Friedrichsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Melondov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Friedrichsen feints and then cracks Melondov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melondov down.
Melondov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Friedrichsen to score with a decent uppercut.
Melondov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedrichsen.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Friedrichsen. Friedrichsen obviously looking to wear him down.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Friedrichsen looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.
A big left from Friedrichsen misses.
Melondov tries to counter with a takedown but Friedrichsen is quick to defend against it.
Friedrichsen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Melondov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov attempts a counter takedown but Friedrichsen avoids it well and moves away.
Friedrichsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Friedrichsen throws a front kick aimed at Melondov's knee but Melondov avoids it well.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Friedrichsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #KD2#
Friedrichsen lands a big head kick that sends Melondov tumbling to the mat! Friedrichsen takes a step backwards and waves Melondov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedrichsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melondov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Friedrichsen missing with a left hand there. Melondov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melondov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Friedrichsen misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Melondov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Friedrichsen controls Melondov momentarily but Melondov frees himself.
Friedrichsen wants to stand but Melondov is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Friedrichsen throws a jab when Melondov was well out of range.
Friedrichsen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Melondov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Friedrichsen throws a hook to the side of Melondov's head but Melondov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Melondov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friedrichsen throws out the jab.
Melondov tries to counter with a takedown but Friedrichsen is quick to defend against it.
Friedrichsen is looking to score with low kicks.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen throws a low kick but Melondov moves out of range easily.
Erik Friedrichsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Melondov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Melondov tries to counter with a takedown but Friedrichsen is quick to defend against it.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Melondov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melondov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Friedrichsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Zheko Melondov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Melondov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Melondov moves out of range of the strikes.
Melondov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Melondov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Melondov moves out of range as Friedrichsen strikes.
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Melondov moves out of range.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick from Friedrichsen lands but Melondov takes it in his stride. #T2#
Friedrichsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melondov.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.
Friedrichsen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melondov is out of range and Friedrichsen settles back down.
Friedrichsen misses with a head kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen tests Melondov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that misses.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Melondov moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedrichsen throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Melondov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Melondov throws an elbow that misses. Friedrichsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Melondov's guard. Nice move by Friedrichsen!#REVB#
Melondov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Melondov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Friedrichsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Friedrichsen is keen to just control but Melondov is a slippery customer.
Friedrichsen prevents Melondov from improving his position.
Friedrichsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melondov tries to get to full guard but Friedrichsen has control of the leg.
Well, if Friedrichsen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Melondov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Friedrichsen blocks the strikes from Melondov.
Melondov throws a strike from the bottom but Friedrichsen passes into side control! #T4#
Friedrichsen trying to control the action but Melondov is working from the bottom.
Melondov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Friedrichsen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Friedrichsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melondov misses with a head shot. Friedrichsen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Melondov preventing the sweep.
Friedrichsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melondov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melondov throws an elbow that misses. Friedrichsen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Melondov's guard. Nice move by Friedrichsen!#REVB#
Melondov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Friedrichsen jabs at Melondov's body.
Friedrichsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melondov manages to avoid it.
Friedrichsen thows a leg kick but Melondov checks it #TD#
and Melondov counters with a takedown into side control.

Friedrichsen throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A slow jab from Friedrichsen misses its intended target.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Melondov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Friedrichsen with a nice cross.
Friedrichsen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melondov.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov. #T1#
Friedrichsen throws a body punch but Melondov moves out of range.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melondov.
Melondov tries to counter with a takedown but Friedrichsen is quick to defend against it.
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut. Melondov saw that one coming.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Melondov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friedrichsen throws out the jab.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen tries to land a front kick but Melondov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Melondov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friedrichsen.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Friedrichsen misses with an uppercut. Melondov saw that one coming.
Melondov ducks under a wild hook from Friedrichsen.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedrichsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melondov.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melondov circles away quickly and effectively.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melondov moves away.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot.
Melondov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Friedrichsen sprawls and moves away.
Friedrichsen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Melondov blocks a jab.
Friedrichsen lunges at Melondov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melondov's hand. #T3#
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friedrichsen lands the left hand.
Friedrichsen throws a jab when Melondov was well out of range.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Melondov moved away.
A swing and a miss from Friedrichsen.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen throws a right hand that Melondov ducks under and follows up with a left that Melondov also avoids with ease.
Melondov attempts a counter takedown but Friedrichsen avoids it well and moves away.
Erik Friedrichsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov attempts a counter takedown but Friedrichsen avoids it well and moves away.
Melondov moves out of range as Friedrichsen strikes.
Melondov attempts a counter takedown but Friedrichsen avoids it well and moves away.
Melondov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friedrichsen throws out the jab. #T4#
Friedrichsen throws a hook but Melondov blocks it.
Friedrichsen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Melondov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen tries to work over Melondov's front leg with a kick but Melondov checks it.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen throws an overhand right that lands on Melondov's shoulder, as Melondov tries to avoid the shot.
Friedrichsen looks to land a right hand but Melondov moved out of range.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Melondov feinted with a counter takedown.
Friedrichsen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Friedrichsen connects with a body shot.
Zheko Melondov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melondov slips under a jab from Friedrichsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Friedrichsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Friedrichsen 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C41: Johnson vs. Fujimoto
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1#
Gee closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Gee.
Melondov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gee moves away.
Gee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov checks the leg kick.
Gee misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Melondov blocks the leg kick.
Melondov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Gee clinches with his opponent.
Gee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
Gee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melondov avoids it.
Melondov takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melondov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melondov misses with the head strike.
Melondov tries a body shot but Gee blocks it. #T1#
Gee scores with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gee moves out of range as Melondov strikes.
Melondov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Melondov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Gee.
Gee throws a shot from downtown. Melondov moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Gee.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gee.
Gee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melondov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melondov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL#
Gee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gee lands with a left to the head.
Gee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melondov blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melondov.
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!
Gee blocking some punches.
Gee doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Gee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Melondov or not.
Melondov misses with the head strike.
Gee lands an elbow inside.
Gee landing knees to the head.
Melondov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Melondov looks winded!
Gee lands an elbow just above Melondov 's eye.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gee.
Gee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Melondov.
Gee connects with a knee to the head. #ROC#Melondov is rocked!
Gee creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Melondov! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Gee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
A very excited looking Inspektor Gee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Melondov connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Melondov moves out of range.
Melondov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Melondov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Melondov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Melondov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A cross from Melondov lands.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Melondov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Melondov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melondov misses with a hook.
Melondov scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melondov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Melondov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Melondov just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Melondov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A big right from Melondov misses.
Melondov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Melondov lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Melondov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melondov was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Melondov 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.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melondov missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Johnson slips a jab from Melondov.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson takes a swing at Melondov's ribcage but misses.
Melondov misses with an uppercut.
Melondov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov misses with an uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson defending well as Melondov loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Melondov controls the action.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melondov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson tries to work over Melondov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Melondov breaks the clinch.
Johnson cracks Melondov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Johnson lands with a cross.
Melondov misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Melondov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson drops Melondov with a huge uppercut! Melondov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Johnson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Karim Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C28: Corassa vs. Time
Date: Apr 04, 2021

#R1#
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Melondov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muller misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Melondov. Beautiful body shot.
Muller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muller throws a hook but Melondov avoids it easily.
Muller throws a lazy body kick
and Melondov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Wolfgang Muller has been cut.
Muller motions for Melondov to come forward. Muller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Melondov misses its intended target.
Muller takes one on the button.
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Melondov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Melondov.
A big right from Melondov misses.
As Melondov backs away, Muller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Muller thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melondov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller thumps Melondov with a low kick.
Muller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muller staying out of range there.
Melondov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muller.
No joy there for Melondov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
Muller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muller throws a leg kick
and Melondov counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov slips under a jab from Muller.#KD2#
Melondov lands a left and a right that send Muller crashing to the mat, dazed. Melondov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Melondov feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melondov.
Muller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Melondov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muller. Muller obviously looking to wear him down.
Melondov throws a nice inside leg kick. #KD2#
Melondov lands a left and a right that send Muller crashing to the mat, dazed. Melondov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Melondov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Muller throws a predictable looking body shot
and Melondov counters with an outside leg kick.
Melondov throws a lazy uppercut
and Muller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melondov throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily.
Muller scores with the left hand. Melondov knows he should have avoided that one.
Muller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Melondov ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
Melondov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Melondov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Melondov scores with a hook.
Melondov throws a right hand that misses
and Muller counters with a right hand to the body.
Muller throws a poor cross that misses
and Melondov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melondov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muller to score with a decent uppercut.
Muller misses with a looping left.
Melondov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melondov manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melondov! But no joy.
Muller moves out of range as Melondov strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Muller misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Muller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Melondov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Muller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muller scores with a hook.
Melondov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melondov's sensitive parts.
Melondov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melondov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.
Muller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Melondov throws a jab but it's blocked by Muller. #T1#
Melondov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melondov! But no joy.
Melondov throws a good cross that connects.
Muller cracks Melondov with an open hand slap.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melondov.
Melondov slips a jab from Muller.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Muller might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Muller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Muller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Melondov connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Muller swings widly with a right hand
and Melondov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muller, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some bone on bone action there as Muller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muller throws a lazy uppercut
and Melondov counters with a stiff right hand.
Muller swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melondov counters with a huge left! Muller is in big trouble! He's backing up but Melondov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Muller from any more damage. A dominating finish by Melondov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
A very excited looking Zheko Melondov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C22: Jako vs. Bobblehead
Date: Mar 13, 2021

#R1#
Donk. Out catches Melondov right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melondov looks to score with a jab to the body but Out is just out of range.
Melondov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Knock Out has been cut.
Melondov lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Out staying out of range there.
Out 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.
Melondov lands with a cross.
Melondov swings widly with a right hand
and Out counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a series of punches but Out moves out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Out misses
and Melondov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Out slips a straight right by Melondov.#KD2#
Melondov cracks Out with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Out looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Melondov finish him?
Out uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melondov.
Melondov drops Out with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Out! Melondov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
After winning the bout, Zheko Melondov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Svensson.
Melondov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melondov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head.
Svensson blocks a low kick nicely.
Svensson flicks out a counter leg kick but Melondov steps away.
Melondov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svensson on the side of the head.
Melondov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Svensson darts in and clinches Melondov up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melondov backwards.
Melondov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Svensson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melondov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Svensson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Svensson drops to his knees and Melondov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zheko Melondov!
After winning the bout, Zheko Melondov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Combate 13: Rahim vs. Kazuma 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Melondov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua .#CUT2#It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Melondov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Tua throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tua ! Melondov lets Tua back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Tua is rocked!
Tua misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with a right hand from hell and Tua is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
An out of breath Zheko Melondov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UnderGround FC 123
Date: May 16, 2020

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Fusi.
Fusi misses with a looping right.
Nunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fusi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fusi throws a jab when Nunes was well out of range.
Fusi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Fusi steps away.
Fusi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fusi lands the left hand.
Fusi scores with a hook.

It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Fusi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunes swings for the body but Fusi moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Fusi. Beautiful body shot.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Nunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fusi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunes looks winded!

Fusi cracks Nunes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fusi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nunes to stand back up!

Nunes is rocked!
Fusi connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nunes covering up! Fusi comes in with a big uppercut and Nunes goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Fusi!
James Fusi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WPFC 50 - We're Coming
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Babinski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nunes.
Babinski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Babinski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Babinski misses with a looping left.
Nunes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Babinski manages to circle out of the way.
Nunes throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski swats away the attempt to clinch by Nunes.
A nice side step and Babinski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Babinski moves away and avoids it.
Nunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nunes tries to clinch up
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Nunes tries to clinch but Babinski is having none of it.
Nunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babinski's hands.
Babinski throws a series of punches but Nunes avoids them all with ease.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Babinski.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babinski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunes swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nunes works Babinski's body with a nice hook.
Nunes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes misses with a hook to the body
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Babinski circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Babinski.
Nunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Babinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Babinski avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Babinski throws a hook to the side of Nunes's head but Nunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
As Nunes backs off Babinski throws a huge counter combo but Nunes manages to avoid it all.
Babinski throws a sloppy head kick and Nunes moves out of range easily.
Babinski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Nunes lands a jab to the nose.
Nunes misses with a hook. Babinski ducked under it nicely.
Babinski throws a jab when Nunes was well out of range.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
Nunes misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Babinski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Amanda Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Babinski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Nunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunes.#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Babinski has been cut.
Nunes scores with a nice right hand.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Babinski moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunes misses with a hook.
Babinski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nunes tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a double jab
and Nunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nunes throws a leg kick but Babinski moved away.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Nunes avoids it with no problem.
Babinski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Babinski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nunes has got the better of the exchanges.
Babinski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Nunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Babinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Nunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nunes throws a hook but Babinski avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski blocks a jab.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Nunes misses
and Babinski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nunes is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T1#
Nunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babinski! But no joy.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Babinski is just out of range.
Nunes tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes moves out of range as Babinski strikes.
Babinski throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babinski can do to turn this around?#CL#
Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Babinski controls the action.
Babinski is trying to break the clinch but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
Nunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babinski lands a shoulder strike.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Nunes controls the action.
Babinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Babinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Nunes tries to clinch but Babinski moves out of range.
Nunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski moves out of range of the body kick.
Babinski throws out a counter right but Nunes avoids it with no problem.
Nunes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Babinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babinski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunes scores with a jab to the head.
Nunes misses with an uppercut
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Babinski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Babinski, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babinski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Babinski's efforts to push away.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Babinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Babinski.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nunes or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Babinski breaks the clinch.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski catches Nunes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nunes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski is the new heavyweight champion!
Alexei Babinski spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WPFC 46 - Nunes vs. Newgate
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Newgate lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Nunes swings for the body but Newgate moves out of range.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nunes throws a low kick, looking for Newgate's leg but Newgate calmly moves out of range.
Newgate misses with a body punch
and Nunes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Nunes rushes Newgate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nunes pushes Newgate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate can't break the clinch.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Newgate controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newgate tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Newgate back against the cage.
Newgate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Newgate controls the action.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newgate lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate. #T1#
Nunes lands a right hand.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Newgate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes lands a nice uppercut.
Newgate tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Newgate tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Newgate back against the cage.
Newgate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newgate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newgate's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newgate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Nunes blocks a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Newgate fails to land.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newgate can't find room to land a body shot as Nunes controls the action.
Newgate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Newgate misses with some punches.
Newgate blocking some punches. #T3#
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes is leaning against Newgate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newgate.
Newgate looks winded!
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Newgate controls his hands.
Nunes stalling.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Newgate on the inside.
Nunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Newgate controls the action.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Newgate controls his hands.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newgate.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate.
A right hand to the body from Nunes.
Nunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunes.
Nunes pushes Newgate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newgate blocks an uppercut.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes pushes Newgate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Nunes.
Nunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newgate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amanda Nunes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Newgate misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nunes lands the left hand.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newgate now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nunes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nunes throws an overhand right that lands on Newgate's shoulder, as Newgate tries to avoid the shot.
Nunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newgate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Nunes cracks the inside of Newgate's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Newgate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newgate looks for the body kick but Nunes saw that one coming.
Nunes fails to land with a series of punches.
Newgate swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Nunes thumps Newgate with a low kick.
Newgate avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Newgate shapes to counter with a head kick.
Newgate rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newgate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Newgate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newgate can do to turn this around?
A nice inside leg kick there by Nunes. That's going to slow Newgate down.
Newgate looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Newgate misses with a head kick. #CL#
Nunes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newgate, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Newgate breaks from the clinch.
Newgate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Newgate was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Newgate ducks down to avoid it.
Nunes cracks Newgate with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nunes throws a leg kick
and Newgate counters with a three punch combo that has Nunes backing up. Nunes nods at Newgate to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newgate is breathing heavily.#CL#
Nunes rushes Newgate and presses him up against the cage.
Newgate is trying to push Nunes away but Nunes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Newgate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newgate blocks an uppercut.
Nunes is working Newgate over against the cage.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunes has Newgate pressed against the cage.
Newgate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Nunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newgate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newgate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nunes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newgate can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Nunes.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Amanda Nunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nunes lands with a right to the head.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Nunes.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nunes. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
Newgate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Nunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nunes pushes Newgate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Newgate controls his hands.
Nunes cracks Newgate with a nice body shot.
Nunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes just leaning against Newgate, taking a breather.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunes is stalling here.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amanda Nunes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nunes tries to clinch up.
Nunes feints and then cracks Newgate's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newgate down.
Nunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newgate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newgate throws a fast counter high kick but Nunes manages to duck under it in time.
Nunes works Newgate's body with a nice hook.
Amanda Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Newgate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nunes scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Nunes pushes Newgate up against the cage in a clinch.
Newgate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Newgate.
Newgate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Newgate struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Newgate taking a breather.
Nunes tries a body shot but Newgate blocks it.
Newgate throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Newgate.
Newgate misses with a body punch.
Newgate can't find room to land a body shot as Nunes controls the action.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Nunes.
Newgate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunes lands a left hand.
Nunes tries to work over Newgate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newgate tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Newgate back against the cage.
Nunes digs a right hand underneath Newgate's ribcage. Newgate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Newgate uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newgate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nunes.
Nunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newgate's efforts to push away.
Newgate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Nunes.
Nunes working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Nunes. #T3#
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newgate backwards.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Newgate controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newgate.
Nunes misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Nunes.
Newgate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
Nunes lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newgates head.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nunes.
Newgate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Nunes is leaning against Newgate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nunes lands an uppercut.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes tries to work over Newgate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunes misses with a punch to the body.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Newgate.
Newgate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newgate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunes lands a right hand.
Nunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newgate blocks a body shot from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Amanda Nunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Newgate slips under a jab.
Newgate is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nunes swings for the body but Newgate moves out of range.
Newgate moves out of range of the strikes.
Amanda Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nunes.
Newgate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nunes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes lands with an overhand left.
Nunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newgate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Newgate needs to keep his hands up - Nunes had a free shot at his head there.
Newgate moves out of range of the body kick.#T1##KD#
Nunes lands a big right hand that sends Newgate crashing to the mat! Nunes stays standing though and waves Newgate back to his feet!#ROC#
Newgate is rocked!
Nunes throws a pinpoint strike between Newgate's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Newgate crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nunes scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Amanda Nunes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WPFC 40 - Holiday Hurt
Date: Dec 21, 2019

#R1#
Nunes throws a series of punches but Neves avoids them all with ease.
Neves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nunes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Nunes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neves! But no joy.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Neves moves away and avoids it.
Neves shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nunes slips a jab from Neves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neves.
Neves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Nunes misses.
Neves lands a nice hook to Nunes's body. Nunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Neves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nunes on his heels. He'll look to pass Nunes's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Neves passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Neves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nunes's legs.
Neves is still trying to improve position.
Neves keeps trying to improve his position.
A control attempt from Nunes but he's now mounted!
Nunes wants to control but Neves is having none of it.#T2##SUB2#
Neves is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nunes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nunes!
Neves wants to sweep here but Nunes controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Neves looking for subs off his back but Nunes has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neves won't allow Nunes to pass to mount.
Neves wants to improve his position but Nunes is controlling well. #T3#
Neves manages to get to full guard.
Neves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neves is looking to sweep but instead, Nunes has passed into half guard.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.
Neves tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nunes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nunes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Nunes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Neves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Nunes throws some wild stikes that Neves manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amanda Nunes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neves closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Neves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neves can do to turn this around?
Neves has a takedown stuffed.
A big left from Nunes misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Nunes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Neves counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Neves tries for a kimura but Nunes is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Neves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nunes has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Neves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nunes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Neves's guard! Nice work there by Nunes!
Neves wants to hit a switch here but Nunes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Neves there!
Nunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Neves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neves gets full guard.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Neves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.#T3#
Nunes won't allow Neves to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nunes passes into side control.
Neves manages to get back to half guard.
Neves tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
Nunes is keen to just control but Neves is a slippery customer.
Nunes stalling.
Neves tries to roll over but Nunes keeps him under control.
Amanda Nunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nunes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nunes wants to take a breather but Neves is having none of it.
Neves wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunes is taking a breather. Neves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Neves tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Nunes punishes Neves's body with a nice straight punch.
Neves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunes defends well and Neves ends up having to push Nunes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Neves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nunes, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Neves as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Neves decides to pull guard.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Neves has an active guard here but Nunes has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Nunes seems content to control.
Neves is in trouble now - Nunes has advanced to mount!
Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nunes controlling his opponent.
Neves is desperately trying to improve his position but Nunes has a good base and remains in mount.
Nunes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Nunes looking to control but Neves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nunes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nunes tries to control but Neves wriggling away.
Nunes controlling the position easily from mount.
Neves is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Neves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.
Nunes is controlling the pace.
Neves is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Nunes is looking to advance position but Neves won't allow it.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Neves actively working from the bottom here.
Neves is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunes works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Neves's legs.
Neves is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4##CL2#
Neves takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neves.
Neves tries to pull guard but Nunes won't allow it.
Neves tries to work over Nunes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Neves tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Neves back against the cage. #TD2#
Neves jumps into guard, dragging Nunes to the mat. #SUB2#
Neves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Neves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunes escapes and throws Neves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nunes takes a little break here. Neves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Nunes continues to stall.
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Neves's face as Nunes controls the position.
Neves is trying to work for a sweep but Nunes has mounted him!
Neves really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neves is desperately trying to improve his position but Nunes has a good base and remains in mount.
Neves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nunes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Neves tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg.
Neves manages to get to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Neves looking for a guillotine here but Nunes defends easily. #SUB2#
Neves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nunes has picked Neves up and slammed him! Neves can't keep hold of the triangle and Nunes manages to pass to side control!
Nunes tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nunes controls the position from side control.
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Neves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nunes's best efforts.
Nunes content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Neves has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nunes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nunes!
Neves trying to remain calm as Nunes controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neves is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes had his way with Bruno Neves in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Neves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amanda Nunes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neves. #SUB2#
Neves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Neves advances to full mount.
Nunes is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neves goes for an armbar but Nunes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nunes. #SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Nunes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunes advances to half guard.
Neves is looking for a sweep. Nunes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Neves with the active half guard here but Nunes passes nicely into side control.
Nunes is staying tight to Neves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bruno Neves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neves looks to move to half guard but instead Nunes has passed into mount! Damn!
Nunes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neves is desperately trying to improve his position but Nunes has a good base and remains in mount.
Neves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neves is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Neves looking for submissions off his back.
Neves regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nunes passes Neves's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Neves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Nunes is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Neves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nunes not doing much here.
Neves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes is controlling the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amanda Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes retains his heavyweight title!
Amanda Nunes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WPFC 34 - Nunes vs. Babinski 2
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Babinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Nunes tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Babinski misses.
Nunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nunes throws an off balance right hand
and Babinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Babinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Babinski.
Nunes moves away from the strike by Babinski.
Nunes throws a big shot that misses.
Nunes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Babinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski catches Nunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nunes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nunes lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Babinski should have avoided that one. #T1#
Babinski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nunes.
Babinski misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babinski.
Nunes cracks Babinski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Babinski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nunes lands with a nice body punch.
Babinski walks into a left hand.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nunes duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babinski misses with a body kick.
Babinski checks a low kick from Nunes.
Babinski swings for the body but Nunes moves out of range.
Babinski misses with a hook. Nunes ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Nunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Babinski counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Nunes misses
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick from Nunes misses.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Babinski slips the punch.
Nunes misses with a leg kick
and Babinski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes throws a body punch but Babinski moves out of range.
Nunes misses with a body punch
and Babinski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Babinski throws an overhand right that lands on Nunes's shoulder, as Nunes tries to avoid the shot.
Babinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Babinski replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nunes blocks it well.
Nunes throws the left hand but Babinski avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Nunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babinski slips under a jab.
It seemed like Babinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
Babinski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nunes works the jab nicely.
Amanda Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes wants to clinch up but Babinski keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Babinski blocks the low kick.
Nunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Babinski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Babinski has knocked Nunes down with a huge combo! Babinski steps away and waves a wobbly Nunes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babinski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Nunes misses.
Babinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with the left hand. Babinski knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Babinski misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Babinski.
Babinski scores with a jab to the head.
Nunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babinski. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes avoids the body shot from Babinski.
Babinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Babinski.
Babinski misses the jab.
Nunes slips under a jab from Babinski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Nunes has closed the distance and engaged Babinski in a clinch.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Babinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexei Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amanda Nunes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes cracks Babinski with a good jab.
Nunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alexei Babinski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunes looks for the body kick but Babinski saw that one coming.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Babinski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Good exchange - Nunes coming out on top.
Nunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Babinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski misses with a kick to the body
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Babinski lands a big head kick that sends Nunes tumbling to the mat! Babinski takes a step backwards and waves Nunes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CL#
Nunes rushes Babinski and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babinski.
Babinski lands with a left to the head.
Babinski misses with some punches.
Nunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Babinski's head.
Nunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Babinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski lands a left hand.
Nunes misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes blocking some punches.
Nunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
Nunes controlling the action here for a moment.
Nunes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nunes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Nunes pushes Babinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes digs a right hand underneath Babinski's ribcage. Babinski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nunes pushes Babinski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nunes tries a body shot but Babinski blocks it.
Nunes has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Babinski.
Babinski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Babinski breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nunes.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Babinski seems unphased. #T3#
Nunes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Babinski to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Babinski looks to clinch but Nunes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Babinski taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Amanda Nunes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WPFC 30 - Thirty Rocked
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Nunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beornegar wants to clinch
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Wulfgar Beornegar has been cut.
Beornegar walks into a left hand.
Nunes misses with a straight right.
Beornegar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nunes defends it well.
Beornegar shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Wulfgar Beornegar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Beornegar misses.
Beornegar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Beornegar duly obliges.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes throws a leg kick which misses Beornegar's front leg but catches the back leg as Beornegar tries to avoid it.
Beornegar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nunes connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beornegar tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Nunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beornegar just manages to avoid it.
Beornegar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Beornegar misses with a wild combination. #T1##TD2#
Beornegar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nunes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nunes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beornegar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Beornegar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Beornegar throwing strikes but missing.
Nunes keeping full guard, as Beornegar tries to pass.
Nunes trying to control the position here.
Beornegar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunes is retaining full guard.
Beornegar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beornegar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Nunes controlling Beornegar's posture.
Nunes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beornegar wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Beornegar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beornegar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
Beornegar clinches up with Nunes and pushes him back against the cage.
Beornegar wants a takedown. #TD2#
Beornegar lands a takedown into guard.
Beornegar content to stall in guard here.
Beornegar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beornegar wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
Nunes controls Beornegar momentarily but Beornegar frees himself.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Beornegar being controlled here momentarily.
Beornegar trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nunes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Beornegar scores with a takedown into Nunes's guard.
Beornegar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beornegar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nunes is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beornegar postures up and lands a big shot to Nunes's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgar Beornegar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wulfgar Beornegar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beornegar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beornegar shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunes sprawls well. He's pushed Beornegar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beornegar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beornegar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Beornegar throws a head kick that misses
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nunes.
Nunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beornegar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beornegar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes cracks Beornegar with an open hand slap.
Beornegar tries to clinch
and Nunes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beornegar is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Beornegar with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a thumping low kick.
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wulfgar Beornegar.
Beornegar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beornegar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nunes lands a lovely overhand right.
Nunes steps in with a hook that catches Beornegar right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nunes follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Beornegar looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes retains his heavyweight title!
Amanda Nunes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WPFC 23 - Babinski vs. Nunes
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babinski moves away.
Crunch! Babinski slams his shin into Nunes's torso.
Nunes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nunes lunges at Babinski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Babinski's hand.
Babinski dodges the punch combination from Nunes.
Babinski is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nunes misses with a hook
and Babinski counters with a stiff right hand.
Nunes throws a hook but Babinski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes is looking to clinch.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Nunes manages to avoid it.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Babinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nunes.
Babinski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Babinski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Nunes swings for the body but Babinski moves out of range.
It looked like Babinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
Babinski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nunes just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBabinski.
Babinski needs to keep his hands up - Nunes had a free shot at his head there.
Nunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Babinski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Babinski counters with a body kick.
Nunes misses with a wild combination.
Babinski is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Nunes jabs Babinski right on the nose. Babinski blinks but takes it well.
Nunes misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Nunes clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Nunes.
Babinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Babinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Nunes misses with the head strike.
Babinski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babinski blocking some punches.
Nunes blocks an uppercut.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Nunes controls the action.
A short left from Nunes.
Nunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Nunes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Babinski's head.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
Babinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Nunes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nunes can turn it around.
Babinski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babinski's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Babinski is breathing heavily.
Come on Nunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Babinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski is looking to control Nunes's arms but Nunes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Babinski has his back to the cage.
Babinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Babinski or not. #T4#
Babinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
Babinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Nunes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
Babinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babinski.
Nunes is working Babinski over against the cage.
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babinski takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Nunes.
Good body shot from Nunes.
Nunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Babinski is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that 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.
#R2#
Nunes throws a right and a left that Babinski avoids nicely.
Nunes looks to land a right hand but Babinski moved out of range.
Nunes lands a jab to Babinski's midsection.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Babinski ducks down to avoid it.
Babinski throws a counter high kick but Nunes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nunes misses with an uppercut. Babinski saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nunes. Babinski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babinski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Babinski swinging wildly here.
Amanda Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes connects with a right hand. Babinski shakes it off.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Babinski is looking for a counter combo.#T1##CL2#
Nunes closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babinski.
Nunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Nunes stalling.
Babinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
Nunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babinski backwards.
Oh Babinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nunes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nunes loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Babinski senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes is the new heavyweight champion!
Amanda Nunes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: WPFC 20 - Championship Prey
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
A head kick misses from Scott.
A telegraphed right hand from Scott misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nunes! But no joy.
Nunes blocks the body kick.
Nunes scores with a jab to the body.
Scott tries to land a front kick but Nunes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Nunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nunes.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes staying out of range there.
Nunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott misses with a hook
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scott misses with a straight left.
Nunes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nunes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scott is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Nunes.
Scott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nunes as he connects with a hook.
Nunes defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Nunes finds it's way through Scott's defenses. #CUT2#
Tyler Scott's cut is getting worse.
Nunes moves out of range as Scott throws a body kick.
Scott slips under a jab from Nunes.
Nunes lands a jab.
Nunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
A slow jab from Scott misses its intended target.
Scott throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Scott toppling to the canvas! Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!#ROC2#
Scott is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Scott misses.
Nice defenses there by Scott.#T2#
Nunes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!
Amanda Nunes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Grand Prix Finals
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Naruhiko throws a body punch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunes throws the left hand but Naruhiko avoids the punch easily.
Naruhiko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Naruhiko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Naruhiko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nunes throws out a counter right but Naruhiko avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naruhiko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nunes's corner calls for a 1-2. Nunes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Nunes misses with a body shot #TD#
and Naruhiko counters with a single leg into guard. Nunes didn't expect that.
Naruhiko throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Naruhiko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Naruhiko throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naruhiko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naruhiko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.
Nunes pulls Naruhiko in close to prevent any damage.
Naruhiko throwing strikes from guard but Nunes blocks nicely.
Naruhiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Naruhiko is looking to work some ground and pound but Nunes has wrist control.
Nunes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes is pulling down on Naruhiko's head. It's preventing any offense from Naruhiko, at least for the moment.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Naruhiko from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naruhiko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nunes trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
Naruhiko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Naruhiko with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nunes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Naruhiko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naruhiko wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Naruhiko misses with a takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Naruhiko is just out of range.
Naruhiko misses with a takedown
and Nunes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okino Naruhiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Naruhiko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Nunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Naruhiko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Naruhiko throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Naruhiko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nunes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Nunes clinches up against the cage.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
Naruhiko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nunes walks away with a smile on his face. Naruhiko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Naruhiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naruhiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunes defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nunes darts in and clinches Naruhiko up against the cage.#T1#
Good body shot from Nunes.
Naruhiko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunes controls his hands.
Naruhiko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes gets through Naruhiko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Naruhiko is trying to pull guard but Nunes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Okino Naruhiko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Naruhiko.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naruhiko up against the cage.
Nunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naruhiko wants a takedown but no success here.
Nunes gets through Naruhiko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes's coach down at Rīga was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nunes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nunes. #ROC2#
Naruhiko is rocked!
Nunes pushes Naruhiko against the cage. Nunes is working some dirty boxing. Nunes pushes off with a quick right hook! Naruhiko goes down! Naruhiko tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nunes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Grand Prix Semi-Finals
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Slaughter looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Victor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slaughter fails to land the takedown.
Slaughter shoots in but no luck this time.
Slaughter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Slaughter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nunes.
Slaughter fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Slaughter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Slaughter.
Nunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter tries to move into range but Nunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slaughter moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaughter tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Slaughter toppling to the canvas! Slaughter scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!#CUT2#
Victor Slaughter's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Nunes scores with a body shot. #CL#
Nunes tries to keep at a distance but Slaughter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nunes lands with a right to the head.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaughters head.
Slaughter tries to pull guard but Nunes holds him up against the cage and eventually Slaughter drops back down to his feet.
Nunes lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nunes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nunes punishes Slaughter's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaughter is breathing heavily.
Nunes throws a hook but Slaughter avoids it easily.
As Nunes tries to get set, Slaughter tries to push him back and clinch up but Nunes manages to avoid the attempt.
Slaughter tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slaughter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaughter tries to clinch up but Nunes circles away and keeps his distance.#KD2#
Nunes cracks Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slaughter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nunes finish him? #CUT2#
Victor Slaughter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaughter shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Nunes thuds a left hand into Slaughter's body.
Slaughter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nunes throws a lazy right hand but Slaughter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nunes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Nunes cracks Slaughter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Slaughter to stand back up!#ROC2#
Slaughter is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Victor Slaughter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Grand Prix Quater Finals
Date: Jun 01, 2019

#R1#
Dupont tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dupont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dupont looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunes is fending him off so far but Dupont persists. Nope, Nunes circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Nunes drops Dupont with a beautiful combination! Dupont stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nunes is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Hugues Dupont has been cut.
Dupont misses with a jab to the body
and Nunes counters with a right hand from hell and Dupont is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD9
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Bradshaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Bradshaw wants to clinch
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradshaw is trying to stall.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Nunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
Bradshaw tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Bradshaw back against the cage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradshaw looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Bradshaw tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Bradshaw back against the cage.
Nunes lands a left hand.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Nunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike.
Nunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Nunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nunes lands a body punch.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the head.
Nunes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradshaw up against the cage.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradshaw's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Nunes drops Bradshaw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bradshaw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Bradshaw is rocked!
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes pushes Bradshaw against the cage and as Bradshaw bounces back, Nunes cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Nunes follows up with more strikes but Bradshaw was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD8
Date: May 04, 2019

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD7
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Boe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nunes takes a step back to recover.
Boe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nunes throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boe. Nunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boe moves away.
Boe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boe lands with a nice body kick.
Boe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boe looks winded!
Boe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunes throws out the jab.
Boe misses with a left hand
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nunes throws a hook but Boe avoids it easily.
Boe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Nunes closes the distance and clinches.
Nunes lands a body punch.
Nunes has Boe pressed against the cage, preventing Boe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a nice uppercut.
Nunes scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunes lands a left hand.
Nunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunes is leaning against Boe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Nunes.
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Boe is rocked!
Nunes scores with a hook to the body.
Nunes is stalling here.
Nunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Boe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Boe seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Nunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes pushes Boe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes just leaning against Boe, taking a breather.
Nunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boe backwards.
Nunes presses Boe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nunes unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Boe! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nunes is unloading with more strikes now! Boe drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD6
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Camara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunes as he jumps to the side.
Camara has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Camara defending well as Nunes loads up on a big left hand.
Nunes throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Amadeo Camara has been cut.
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.
Camara with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nunes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice takedown defense from Nunes. No joy for Camara on that attempt.
Camara with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Nunes misses its intended target.
Camara dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Camara's head and hops out.
Camara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camara shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara looks winded!
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes scores with a hook.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Nunes counter with a right hand. #T2##TD2#
Camara is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nunes's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara trying to control the action but Nunes is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Camara there.
Camara stalling away here and it's allowed Nunes to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Camara throwing strikes but missing.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nunes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Camara stands up over Nunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Camara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camara postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it.
Camara is in close to Nunes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camara trying to control but Nunes is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camara with a poor takedown
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nunes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nunes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Nunes counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camara closes the distance and clinches up with Nunes, looking for a takedown. Camara pushes Nunes against the cage but Nunes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Nunes.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunes throws the left hand but Camara avoids the punch easily.
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amadeo Camara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Camara with a poor takedown
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Camara shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nunes is trying to defend but Camara finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nunes has hold of Camara's hands but Camara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nunes is not content to let Camara control the position.
Nunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camara.
Camara thows a huge punch but Nunes dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camara.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Camara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nunes is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard. #T1#
Nunes trying to control but Camara postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
Camara is trying to control. Nunes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Camara is looking to stall here but Nunes recovers full guard.
Camara throws a big elbow that misses.
Camara lands a couple of elbows.
Nunes keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Camara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amadeo Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Camara with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - Nunes had a free shot at his head there.
Amanda Nunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Camara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nunes.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nunes defends it well.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nunes sprawls well. Nunes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nunes misses the target.
Nunes misses with a straight left.
Nunes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Camara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nunes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camara somewhat.
Camara dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Camara's head and hops out.
Nunes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nunes catches Camara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Nunes catches Camara right on the button with a cross.
Camara tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amanda Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nunes misses with a looping left.
Nunes thuds his right hand into Camara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nunes stuffs the takedown.
Camara tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara fails with the takedown.
Nunes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara avoids the body shot from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amadeo Camara's cut.
That's time! Nunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Nunes throws a looping overhand right but Camara ducks down to avoid it.
Camara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nunes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camara circles away quickly and effectively.
Nunes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nunes misses with a hook.
Camara fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara dives in and grabs Nunes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nunes pushes down on Camara's head and hops out.
Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Camara off the cage and back into range.
Camara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camara tries for a takedown but Nunes circles away easily
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.#T1#
Nunes misses with an uppercut.
Camara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Camara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Nunes.
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt.
Camara with a poor takedown
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunes's waist but Nunes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Camara off to one side.
Nunes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amadeo Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nunes works Camara's body with a nice hook.
Camara fails with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Camara blocks a jab.
Camara shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunes tries to sprawl out of it but Camara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Camara has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunes tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunes to the ground. Nunes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Nunes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Camara.
Nunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camara shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4##TD2#
Camara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nunes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camara.
Camara throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Camara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Camara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunes's head.
Nunes has hold of Camara's hands but Camara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nunes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Nunes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nunes is looking to control Camara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nunes avoid being mounted?
Camara looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amanda Nunes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nunes, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amanda Nunes!
The defeated Amadeo Camara had this to say: 'GET OVER HERE ! '.

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD5
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Konrad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.
Konrad has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nunes is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Konrad finds it's way round the side to connect with Nunes's head.
Nunes ducks under a wild hook from Konrad.#CL2#
Konrad forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Nunes digs a right hand into Konrad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konrad's gas tank.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Nunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Konrad blocks an uppercut.
Nunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Nunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Konrad.
Nunes pushes Konrad 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.
Konrad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nunes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Konrad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nunes gets through Konrad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
Konrad looks winded!#T1#
Nunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Nunes lands a left hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alf Konrad has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Nunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Konrad has a couple of punches blocked by Nunes.
Nunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Nunes.
Konrad swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konrads head.
Nunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nunes.#ROC#
Konrad is rocked!
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Konrad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konrad is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes working aggressively here.
Konrad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
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!
Konrad blocking some punches.
Konrad seems to have recovered his senses.
Konrad throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes lands a nice uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Konrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konrad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nunes.
Konrad wants to counter the offense by Nunes and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Konrad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Nunes.
Konrad takes a shot to the head.
Konrad blocks an uppercut.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konrad lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konrad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Konrad with a big uppercut! Konrad tries to clinch up but Nunes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Konrad to the mat! Konrad covers up and Nunes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amanda Nunes!
Alf Konrad spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD4
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Columbo scores with a jab. Nunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Columbo slips the punch.
Columbo is looking for the big counter here.
Columbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nunes's hands.
Columbo throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Columbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.#CL2#
Columbo gets a clinch.
Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Columbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunes prevents Columbo from breaking the clinch.
Columbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbo lands an uppercut.
Columbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Columbo tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position.
Columbo working hard to break the clinch.
Columbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbo lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Columbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Columbo breaks the clinch.
Nunes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Columbo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nunes. Columbo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo!
A very excited looking Diego Columbo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD3
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Odrobny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nunes pushes Odrobny back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odrobny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Nunes breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Odrobny instigates a clinch.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Odrobny.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Odrobnys head.
Odrobny tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Odrobny lands a right hand.
Odrobny misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Nunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odrobny's elbow.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Odrobny.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odrobny is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Odrobny lands a body punch. #T1#
Odrobny blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Odrobny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nunes.
Nunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odrobny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odrobny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Odrobny - that landed with a thud.
Odrobny works on Nunes's body with a couple of short punches.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Odrobny has a couple of punches blocked by Nunes.
Odrobny scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Odrobny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunes.
A head punch on the inside from Nunes fails to land.
Odrobny lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
Odrobny working aggressively here.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nunes tries a body shot but Odrobny blocks it.
Odrobny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odrobny gets through Nunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odrobny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Odrobny controls the action.
Odrobny lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Odrobny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odrobny blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes. #T3#
Odrobny misses with some punches.
Odrobny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odrobny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nunes's elbow.
Odrobny working aggressively here.
Odrobny scores with a shot to the side of Nunes's head.
Odrobny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nunes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
A body shot lands from Odrobny.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes tries to work over Odrobny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nunes lands a body punch.
Odrobny blocking some punches.
Nunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Odrobny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odrobny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Odrobny. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Odrobny.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL2#
Odrobny has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Odrobny.
Odrobny tries a body shot but Nunes blocks it.
Nice body punch from Odrobny.
Odrobny gets through Nunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Odrobny lands with a light punch inside.
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Odrobny throws a punch but it's blocked by Nunes.
Nunes can't find room to land a body shot as Odrobny controls the action.
Odrobny working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Odrobny swings wildly with an uppercut but Nunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nunes tries to throw a body punch but Odrobny avoids it by throwing Nunes back against the cage.
Odrobny lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Odrobny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Odrobny moves into the clinch.
Odrobny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odrobny's elbow.
Nunes blocks a body shot from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odrobny lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Odrobny. #KD2#
Odrobny drops Nunes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Nunes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odrobny working aggressively here.
Oh Nunes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Odrobny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nunes blocks an uppercut.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Odrobny fails to land.
Nunes seems to have got his legs back now.
Odrobny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odrobny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nunes.
Odrobny is working Nunes over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Odrobny.
Odrobny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Odrobny swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Nunes prevents a body shot from Odrobny.
Nunes tries to break free but Odrobny pushes him back against the cage.
Odrobny pushes Nunes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Odrobny.
Odrobny misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Odrobny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odrobny keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nunes misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Odrobny.
Odrobny gets through Nunes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a body shot.
Odrobny misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nunes with a big uppercut! Nunes tries to clinch up but Odrobny pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nunes to the mat! Nunes covers up and Odrobny unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Odrobny!

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD2
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Eklund misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunes scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nunes quickly recovers to half guard.
Eklund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Eklund with the ground and pound but Nunes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nunes has Eklund pulled in close to control his posture.
Eklund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund is fighting to break Nunes's control of his arms but Nunes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nunes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunes is trying to keep Eklund in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Nunes.
Amanda Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nunes lands with a shot to the body.
Nunes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eklund.
Eklund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amanda Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Nice sprawl there from Nunes as Eklund shoots in.
Nunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Eklund off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Nunes cracks Eklund on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eklund falls backwards against the cage. Nunes follows up with more strikes that drop Eklund to his knees. Nunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eklund! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!

Event: Montreal 2.0 RD1
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Petrozuli shoots in for a takedown but Nunes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrozuli misses with a left hand
and Petrozuli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrozuli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes dips to his left and cracks Petrozuli with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Regis Petrozuli has been cut.
Nunes slips under a jab from Petrozuli.
Petrozuli goes for a double leg but Nunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunes continues to drive forward.
Nunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nunes leaves Petrozuli 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 Regis Petrozuli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrozuli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunes moves away.
Nunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrozuli is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Petrozuli moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Petrozuli drives through with a takedown into Nunes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Petrozuli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Petrozuli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Petrozuli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Petrozuli trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Petrozuli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nunes dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Petrozuli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Petrozuli looking for a guillotine here but Nunes defends easily.
Nunes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2##SUB#
Nunes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrozuli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nunes has managed to get both his arms back between Petrozuli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Petrozuli is looking for a triangle here but Nunes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nunes slows the pace down. #T3#
Petrozuli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nunes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrozuli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrozuli wants to improve his position but Nunes is controlling well.
Nunes trying to mount his opponent but Petrozuli defends it.
Nunes is taking a breather. Petrozuli says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petrozuli tries to get to full guard but Nunes has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nunes prevents Petrozuli from improving his position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Petrozuli trying to control but Nunes postures up.
Nunes controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunes leaves Petrozuli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amanda Nunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regis Petrozuli's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Petrozuli has his takedown stuffed
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a shot from downtown. Petrozuli moves away and avoids it.
Petrozuli looks to throw the jab but Nunes is out of range.
Nunes throws a counter combo.
Nunes dips to his left and cracks Petrozuli with an uppercut!
Petrozuli misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Nunes counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petrozuli! Nunes lets Petrozuli back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Petrozuli is rocked!
Petrozuli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrozuli is holding his hands too far apart here. Nunes throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Petrozuli is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Nunes trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nunes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Nunes preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nunes controlling from the top position.
Cruz 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.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Nunes pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz striking off his back but it's not causing Nunes any problems.
Nunes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nunes wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Nunes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nunes escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cruz is looking to regain half guard here but Nunes keeps moving and retains side control.
Nunes wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to control but Nunes postures up.#T3#
Nunes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Nunes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz shoots and misses
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Nunes cracks Cruz with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cruz to stand back up!#ROC2#
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz shoots and misses
and Nunes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nunes knocks out Cruz with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Nunes before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Nunes picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 6
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Broly tries to clinch
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nunes counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Legend Broly has been cut.
Broly looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broly wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #ROC#
Broly is rocked!
Nunes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 5
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Rolli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nunes pinned against the cage. Nunes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT2#
JT Rolli's cut is getting worse.
Rolli is looking to clinch.
Nunes connects with the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolli.
Rolli wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side#KD2#
and Nunes counters with a nice right hand that sends Rolli toppling to the canvas! Rolli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nunes finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rolli or perhaps it was just good defense by Nunes, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Rolli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Rolli.
Rolli tries to clinch up.
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Rolli's head but Rolli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolli tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Rolli moves away from the strike by Nunes.
Rolli is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Rolli forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Nunes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
JT Rolli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rolli is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolli letting Nunes take a breather here.
Rolli prevents Nunes from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nunes as the two fighters clinch.
Nunes lands a body shot.
Nunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Nunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nunes avoids the elbow strike from Rolli, against the cage.
Nunes lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Nunes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nunes.
Nunes tries to break the clinch but Rolli is controlling the position. #BC2#
Nunes breaks the clinch.
Nunes lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Rolli up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Nunes from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Rolli's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 4
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Nunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Konrad moves into the clinch successfully.
Nunes has Konrad pushed against the cage.
Nunes blocks an uppercut.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konrads head. #CUT#
It looks like Alf Konrad has been cut.
Konrad misses with the head strike.
Nunes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Nunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Konrad controls his hands.
Konrad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nunes gets through Konrad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konrad backwards.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konrads head.
Still in the clinch, Nunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nunes.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Konrad is rocked!
Nunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Konrad pushes Nunes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nunes throws a big uppercut that drops Konrad! More strikes from Nunes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Konrad lies dazed against the cage as Nunes celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 3
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Heahmund misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heahmund.
Heahmund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nunes counters with a big left hand that crumples Heahmund! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 2
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Nunes throws a hook to the side of Zamanov's head but Zamanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Nunes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nunes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A frustrated look appears on Zamanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zamanov is breathing heavily.
Stalling in the clinch from Nunes.
Nunes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunes is leaning against Zamanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nunes lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Nunes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Nunes.
Nunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Zamanov is rocked!
Nunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oh Zamanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zamanov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Zamanov being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Nunes on the inside.
Nunes avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nunes.
Zamanov takes a shot to the head.
Nunes misses with the head strike.
Nunes stalling the fight. #KD2#
Nunes drops Zamanov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zamanov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nunes lands a body punch.
Nunes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zamanov or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nunes creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zamanov with a big uppercut! Zamanov tries to clinch up but Nunes pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zamanov to the mat! Zamanov covers up and Nunes unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Amanda Nunes!

Event: New York RD 1
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Nunes cracks Camara with a good jab.
Camara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nunes counters with a stiff right hand.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nunes lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Nunes cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nunes scores with a jab to the body.
Nunes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeo Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunes wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Nunes misses.
Amadeo Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Nunes to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Amadeo Camara has been cut.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Nunes lands a jab.
Nunes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Nunes lands a big right hand that sends Camara crashing to the mat! Nunes stays standing though and waves Camara back to his feet!#ROC2#
Camara is rocked!
Nunes is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Camara flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Camara is out cold! Nunes holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

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