PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Warm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - All Of The Lights. Warm has chosen Walk like an Egyptian as his entrance music. Luke Warm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melton Sr
vs
Warm

186 cm
19
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Warm!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut.
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Warm is just out of range.

Warm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melton Sr to the mat! Melton Sr manages to get full guard.
Warm wants to control from the top but Melton Sr keeps moving.

Melton Sr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warm wants to control from the top but Melton Sr keeps moving.
Warm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Warm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melton Sr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warm landing some decent shots from guard.
Warm trying to control but Melton Sr is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Warm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melton Sr is keeping the position for now.

Warm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Melton Sr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warm!
Warm is looking to improve his position but Melton Sr isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Warm's face.
Melton Sr wants to control the pace but Warm is squirming around nicely.
Warm tries to control Melton Sr's body but Melton Sr pushes him off. Warm squirms to his side and now Melton Sr has his back!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warm wants to control his opponent's hands but Melton Sr gets his hands free.
Warm rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warm moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warm throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Melton Sr escapes and throws Warm's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Warm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Warm tries to buck Melton Sr off but Melton Sr is having none of it.
Warm is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melton Sr connects with a decent elbow.
Warm is looking for a sweep.
Melton Sr is working Warm over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm is looking for a sweep.
Warm manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melton Sr's best efforts.
Melton Sr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton Sr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Melton Sr controlling his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warm working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Luke Warm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melton Sr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Warm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a jab to the body
and Warm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Melton Sr gets tackled into the cage by Warm. Warm maintains the clinch.
Warm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melton Sr.
Warm looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Melton Sr lands a takedown into guard.
Warm has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Melton Sr pushes down on Warm's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm is doing well to control the position and prevent Melton Sr from advancing to side control.

Melton Sr wants to work for an arm triangle but Warm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melton Sr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Melton Sr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Warm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Warm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melton Sr pulls his head out easily.
Warm moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melton Sr trying to control but Warm is working from the bottom.

Melton Sr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Warm keeps moving.
Melton Sr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warm looking to control.

Warm is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warm trying to control from the bottom.
Luke Warm has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melton Sr works his way into side control.

Melton Sr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Warm, who protects the arm well.
Warm is looking to reverse the position.
Warm prevents Melton Sr from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton Sr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Warm some visible discomfort.
Warm tries to control but Melton Sr manages to take his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warm tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Melton Sr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warm regains half guard.
Warm is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melton Sr is pressing down on Warm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warm is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warm is looking for a sweep. Melton Sr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Melton Sr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Melton Sr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melton Sr sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Warm feints and as Melton Sr raises his hands in defense, Warm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warm trying to control but Melton Sr is working from the bottom.
Melton Sr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melton Sr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warm is one step ahead there.
Melton Sr trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warm won't allow Melton Sr to sweep him here.
Warm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton Sr keeping moving, preventing Warm from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Warm is out of range.
Melton Sr slips a straight right by Warm.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warm misses with an uppercut.
Warm fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Warm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Warm.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Warm's shoulder, as Warm tries to avoid the shot.
Warm tries to clinch but Melton Sr is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Warm.
Warm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Warm blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Melton Sr looks to land a left hand but Warm moved out of range nicely.
Melton Sr scores with a jab.
Melton Sr 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.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warm moves away.
Warm blocks a jab.

Warm closes the distance and clinches.
Melton Sr is working for takedown but Warm is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melton Sr blocks the elbow strike.
Warm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melton Sr up against the cage.
Warm creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr wants to take the fight to the mat but Warm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melton Sr avoids the elbow strike from Warm, against the cage.

Melton Sr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Warm uses from the top position.
Melton Sr keeping moving, preventing Warm from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melton Sr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warm won't allow Melton Sr to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Melton Sr working for a triangle but Warm defends it easily.
Warm trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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 Michael Melton Sr.
I think Melton Sr 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Melton Sr!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Melton Sr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.