PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr has chosen Kanye West - All Of The Lights as his entrance music. Michael Melton Sr has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Ventura's chin.

Ventura
vs
Melton Sr

196 cm
24
191 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
201 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ventura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melton Sr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Melton Sr blocks a jab.
Melton Sr lands a really nice looking cross but Ventura seems unphased.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura is looking to slow Melton Sr down with leg kicks.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Ventura.
Melton Sr throws a shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ventura. That one must have hurt.
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!
Ventura throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ventura 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.
Melton Sr feints and then cracks Ventura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ventura down.
Ventura thows a leg kick but Melton Sr checks it
and Melton Sr counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr thuds his right hand into Ventura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ventura defending well as Melton Sr loads up on a big left hand.
Ventura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ventura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melton Sr in his tracks.
Melton Sr connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melton Sr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Melton Sr shoots in and drives through. Ventura sprawls well.
Ventura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Melton Sr punishes Ventura's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ventura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ventura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice cross by Ventura.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ventura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melton Sr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melton Sr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ventura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melton Sr. That did some damage!
Melton Sr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head.
Melton Sr moves out of range of the body kick from Ventura.
Good shot there by Melton Sr.
Ventura looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melton Sr's head.

It looks like Michael Melton Sr has been cut.
Melton Sr shoots in but no luck this time.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Ventura is predictable there
and Melton Sr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ventura throws a push kick but Melton Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Melton Sr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ventura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Ventura scores with a spinning back kick!
Melton Sr looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Melton Sr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Melton Sr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ventura pinned against the cage. Ventura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ventura moves away from the strike by Melton Sr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ventura.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melton Sr is defended easily by Ventura.
Ventura cracks the inside of Melton Sr's front leg.
Ventura misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Melton Sr's knee but Melton Sr avoids it well.
Melton Sr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melton Sr blocks the body kick.
Ventura with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr'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.

Melton Sr shoots for a double leg takedown but Ventura sprawls well. He's pushed Melton Sr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melton Sr works Ventura's body with a nice hook.
Ventura scores with a kick to the body.
Ventura is looking to chop away at Melton Sr's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ventura.
Melton Sr cracks Ventura with a good jab.
Ventura slaps away a takedown attempt from Melton Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot.
Ventura is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melton Sr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheers as Ventura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melton Sr doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Ventura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melton Sr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Melton Sr tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melton Sr throws a sloppy body shot
and Ventura counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Melton Sr is breathing heavily.
Ventura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melton Sr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melton Sr closes the distance but Ventura moves to the side
and Ventura counters with a nice leg kick.
Melton Sr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ventura.
Melton Sr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ventura lets loose with a powerful body kick. Melton Sr will feel that in the morning.
Melton Sr avoids a kick to the body.
Melton Sr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ventura is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Melton Sr.
A head kick from Ventura lands but Melton Sr takes it in his stride.
Melton Sr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ventura 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!
Melton Sr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ventura lunges at Melton Sr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Melton Sr's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr tries to move into range but Ventura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Melton Sr lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Ventura coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Sloppy strikes from Melton Sr. Those never looked like landing.
An inside leg kick from Melton Sr misses.
Ventura thuds his shin into the meat of Melton Sr's side.
Ventura tests Melton Sr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ventura lands a leg kick that knocks Melton Sr off balance momentarily.
Ventura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ventura misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick there by Ventura.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ventura is able to avoid easily.
Ventura connects with a single shot there.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Melton Sr throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Ventura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ventura throws a wild body kick that Melton Sr sees coming a mile off.
Ventura throws a push kick but Melton Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Melton Sr throws a head kick that misses.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ventura 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.
Ventura swats away the attempt to clinch by Melton Sr.
Ventura throws a solid leg kick but Melton Sr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ventura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ventura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Melton Sr throws a solid leg kick but Ventura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melton Sr.
Ventura jabs at Melton Sr's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melton Sr.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
Melton Sr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melton Sr needs to keep his hands up - Ventura had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura leaves Melton Sr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ventura cracks the inside of Melton Sr's front leg.
Ventura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ventura there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Melton Sr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ventura. That one must have hurt.
Melton Sr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melton Sr tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Ventura swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr swings widly with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a body kick.
Ventura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melton Sr's sensitive parts.
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Melton Sr moves out of range of the body kick from Ventura.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura lands a head kick!
Melton Sr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ventura connects with a solid leg kick.
Ventura throws a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head but Melton Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
Ventura tried to score with a low kick but Melton Sr checks it.
Ventura tries to score with a low kick but Melton Sr moves his leg out of the way.
Melton Sr connects with a body shot that sends Ventura's belly button to the back.
Ventura lands a glancing blow to the side of Melton Sr's head.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura throws a shot to the body.
Melton Sr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut
and Ventura counters with a solid body kick.
Melton Sr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Melton Sr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melton Sr takes a kick 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!
Ventura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ventura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Melton Sr doesn't seem bothered though.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Melton Sr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ventura has got the better of the exchanges.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Ventura was well out of range.
Ventura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Melton Sr blocks the leg kick.
Melton Sr moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ventura!
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Ventura lands a lovely overhand right.
Ventura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melton Sr can do to turn this around?
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Melton Sr's front leg but catches the back leg as Melton Sr tries to avoid it.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Nice body kick from Ventura.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ventura, right into the meat.
Melton Sr blocks a head kick by Ventura.
That kick from Ventura tenderised Melton Sr's leg. Melton Sr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ventura throws a shot to the body.
Melton Sr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ventura.
Melton Sr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ventura.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Ventura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Ventura cracks Melton Sr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Ventura.
Ventura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melton Sr.
Ventura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That has opened up Michael Melton Sr's cut even more.
Melton Sr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Melton Sr's head.

Melton Sr is rocked!
No luck for Melton Sr with that takedown attempt.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura throws a leg kick which misses Melton Sr's front leg but catches the back leg as Melton Sr tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ventura.
Melton Sr lands with a hook. Ventura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A head kick misses from Ventura.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ventura.
Melton Sr tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
Melton Sr shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Melton Sr tenderised Ventura's leg. Ventura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Melton Sr throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura throws a low kick but Melton Sr avoids it.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Melton Sr avoids it.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body
enabling Melton Sr to counter with a crisp jab.
Melton Sr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ventura on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ventura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Ventura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Ventura.
Melton Sr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ventura.
A shot to the liver by Melton Sr. Beautiful body shot.
Ventura pushes Melton Sr away with a front kick.
Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Melton Sr. Melton Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Melton Sr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Melton Sr's knee but Melton Sr avoids it well.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
Melton Sr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr throws an off balance right hand
and Ventura counters with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura 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.
Ventura lands a nice looking body kick.
Ventura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melton Sr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ventura misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Melton Sr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Ventura is out of range.
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Ventura connects with a body shot that sends Melton Sr's belly button to the back.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr looks to land a body kick but Ventura moved away.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melton Sr catches Ventura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melton Sr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melton Sr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ventura. Ventura obviously looking to wear him down.
Melton Sr misses with a series of wild punches.
Ventura connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Melton Sr staying out of range there.
Melton Sr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura scores with a one two! Melton Sr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ventura misses with a few strikes there.
Melton Sr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ventura throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ventura.
Melton Sr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr wants to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.
Ventura scoring well with a low kick there.
Melton Sr moves in looking to clinch but Ventura pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ventura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melton Sr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura had his way with Michael Melton Sr in that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Melton Sr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Melton Sr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ventura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ventura throws out a leg kick but Melton Sr moves out of range and Ventura only half commits.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr scores with a nice head shot.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Melton Sr blocks the leg kick.
Ventura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Melton Sr's knee but Melton Sr avoids it well.
Melton Sr 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.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr loads up on a big right hand but Ventura slips the punch.
Melton Sr throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura tries to land a front kick but Melton Sr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Melton Sr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ventura - the referee stops the clock and Melton Sr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ventura. Melton Sr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Ventura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ventura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melton Sr misses with a lunging right hand
and Ventura counters with a low kick, right behind Melton Sr 's knee.
Ventura fakes the leg kick and cracks Melton Sr in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Ventura thumps Melton Sr with a low kick.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Melton Sr's ribs.
Michael Melton Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Ventura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura catches Melton Sr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Good work by Melton Sr as he checks the leg kick.
Melton Sr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ventura connects with the punch.
Melton Sr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melton Sr throws a lazy right hand but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Melton Sr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ventura is trying to defend but Melton Sr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melton Sr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ventura is trying to stand up here but Melton Sr is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.

Melton Sr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ventura scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Melton Sr manages to mount him!
Melton Sr throws some wild stikes that Ventura manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Melton Sr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ventura is trying to stand.
Melton Sr misses with some ground and pound and Ventura recovers position to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melton Sr seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Melton Sr.
I think Ventura 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Ventura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.