PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gailfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gailfus
vs
Melton Jr

150 cm
26
173 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Gailfus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gailfus fails with the takedown.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus throws a sloppy body shot
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gailfus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gailfus is defended easily by Melton Jr.
Melton Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus misses with a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus tries a low kick but Melton Jr avoids it.
Gailfus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus throws an off balance right hand
and Melton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melton Jr blocks a head kick by Gailfus.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Melton Jr. No joy for Gailfus on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gailfus throws a head kick that misses.
Gailfus swings widly with a right hand
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Melton Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gailfus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gailfus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melton Jr tries to score with a low kick but Gailfus moves his leg out of the way.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gailfus tries to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus shoots in but Melton Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Melton Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gailfus is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melton Jr connects with a body shot.
Gailfus throws a lazy head kick
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus misses with a combination
and Melton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Gailfus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr misses with a leg kick.
Melton Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Melton Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Melton Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melton Jr jabs at Gailfus's body.
Gailfus misses with a combination
letting Melton Jr counter with a right hand.
Gailfus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gailfus tries to clinch up
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Melton Jr scores with a body shot.
Gailfus misses the body punch
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melton Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Melton Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gailfus rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Melton Jr.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gailfus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Gailfus.
Gailfus shoots for a double leg takedown but Melton Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Gailfus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jeff Gailfus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gailfus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melton Jr scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Melton Jr coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr throws a leg kick but Gailfus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melton Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Melton Jr throws a shot to the body.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gailfus. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Jr jabs Gailfus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the liver by Melton Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Melton Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gailfus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gailfus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
Melton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melton Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Melton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gailfus is defended easily by Melton Jr.
Gailfus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gailfus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melton Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr lunges at Gailfus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gailfus's hand.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Gailfus darts in trying to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gailfus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gailfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melton Jr counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Melton Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Gailfus tries to clinch but Melton Jr moves away
and Melton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Melton Jr throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheers as Melton Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gailfus doesn't seem phased though.
Melton Jr works the jab nicely.
Melton Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gailfus wants to clinch but Melton Jr slips to the side
and Melton Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Gailfus falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Melton Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Melton Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gailfus at a distance.
Gailfus looks to clinch
and Melton Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gailfus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gailfus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melton Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gailfus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab, jab by Melton Jr - just one landing.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Nice body punch from Melton Jr.
Melton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gailfus moves to clinch but Melton Jr breaks away
and Gailfus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gailfus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Melton Jr counters with a left to the body.
Melton Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gailfus tries to clinch up
and Melton Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing 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!
Melton Jr jabs at Gailfus's body.
Gailfus wants to clinch
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailfus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Melton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Jr digs a good hook to Gailfus's body.
Gailfus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melton Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gailfus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gailfus thinking.
Mike Melton Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gailfus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Gailfus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Jr thuds a left hand into Gailfus's body.
Melton Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Gailfus checks a leg kick nicely.
Gailfus misses with a double jab
and Melton Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Melton Jr digs a good hook to Gailfus's body.
Melton Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gailfus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gailfus tries for a takedown but Melton Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeff Gailfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gailfus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Melton Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melton Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Melton Jr!