PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Urias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Melbrooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urias's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lay Low. Melbrooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Motorhead - Smiling like a killer. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that John Melbrooks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Urias
vs
Melbrooks

169 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Urias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Melbrooks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melbrooks throws a shot to the body.
Melbrooks thows a body shot but no joy.
Urias blocks a head kick by Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws a body punch but Urias moves out of range.
Melbrooks blocks a head kick by Urias.
Urias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Melbrooks. No joy for Urias on that attempt.
Urias takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Urias wants to clinch.
Melbrooks looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Urias scores with a takedown into Melbrooks's guard.
Melbrooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melbrooks is trying to control the position but Urias postures up.
Urias throwing strikes but missing.
Urias trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melbrooks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Urias advances to half guard.

Urias looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Urias 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Urias is working for a kimura but Melbrooks is defending it quite comfortably.

Urias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Urias is working away from the top position though.

Urias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Melbrooks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Urias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Melbrooks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Urias drops back looking for a leg! Melbrooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melbrooks manages to kick Urias off! Urias jumps back into Melbrooks's guard.
Melbrooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Melbrooks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Urias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urias throws a sloppy head kick and Melbrooks moves out of range easily.
Urias shoots in for a double leg but Melbrooks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Urias takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Melbrooks.

Melbrooks clinches with his opponent.
Urias tries for a takedown but Melbrooks manages to get underhooks.
Urias tries to pull guard but Melbrooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Urias drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Urias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melbrooks managing to block the knees to the body from Urias.
Urias will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melbrooks up against the cage.

Melbrooks manages to break the clinch.
Melbrooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melbrooks circles away from the clinch attempt

and Melbrooks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Urias tries to pull guard but Melbrooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Urias drops back down to his feet.
Urias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melbrooks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melbrooks tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melbrooks can't break the clinch.
Melbrooks scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Paul Urias has been cut.
Urias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melbrooks is trying to break the clinch but Urias is controlling him.
Urias tries to pull guard but Melbrooks won't allow it.
Urias tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Melbrooks smiles and moves away.
Melbrooks misses with a body shot.
Melbrooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urias throws a body kick the misses
and Melbrooks counters with a nice body shot.
Urias darts in trying to clinch
letting Melbrooks counter with a right hand.
John Melbrooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urias doesn't seem bothered though.
Melbrooks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Urias looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Urias lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Urias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Urias throws a sloppy head kick
and Melbrooks counters with a series of strikes. Urias will be more careful next time no doubt.
Urias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melbrooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Urias tries a head kick but it misses.
Melbrooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Urias throws a sloppy head kick
and Melbrooks counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urias tries to clinch but Melbrooks moves away
and Melbrooks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks scores with a shot to the body.
Urias clinches but Melbrooks breaks the clinch
and Melbrooks counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Melbrooks misses

and Urias counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Urias.
Urias in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Melbrooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melbrooks pulls Urias in to control the position.
Melbrooks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melbrooks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Urias.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melbrooks managing to control the position.
Urias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Melbrooks keeping full guard, as Urias tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melbrooks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Melbrooks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Urias's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Urias tries to clinch but Melbrooks moves away
and Melbrooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Urias scores with a kick to the body.
Urias tries to clinch
and Melbrooks counters with a nice leg kick.
Urias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urias ducks under a wild hook from Melbrooks.
Melbrooks throws a sloppy head kick
and Urias counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Melbrooks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Urias lands with a kick to the ribs.
Urias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Urias bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urias throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melbrooks can do anything to dispel that myth.

Urias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melbrooks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Melbrooks tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Urias working for a submission but Melbrooks is keeping him at bay.
Melbrooks is bucking up trying to escape but Urias cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Melbrooks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Urias scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urias thowing shots but they're missing.
Melbrooks tries to hold on but Urias pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Urias.
Melbrooks tries to hold on but Urias pushes him away.
Urias scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Melbrooks?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urias punching from mount but Melbrooks doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Urias thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Urias goes for an armbar but Melbrooks turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Melbrooks.
Urias trying to strike off his back.
John Melbrooks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melbrooks trying to control but Urias is working from the bottom.
Melbrooks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paul Urias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Urias throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Urias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Urias is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melbrooks defends well.
Melbrooks stays in close to Urias's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Urias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melbrooks 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Melbrooks!