PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 289 p4p, 336 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 16 p4p, 20 weight class). Melondov comes to the cage accompanied by Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Melondov
vs
Railio

200 cm
37
262
43 - 15 - 1

185 cm
32
260
17 - 7 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.