PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daryl Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melo has chosen Go To Sleep by Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sharp
vs
Melo

188 cm
30
195 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

186 cm
31
196 lbs
16 - 13 - 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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daryl Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Melo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp misses with a head kick.
Sharp has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Melo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sharp moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sharp shoots for a double leg takedown but Melo sprawls well. He's pushed Sharp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Melo stuffs the takedown.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Melo circles away easily
and Melo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sharp thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daryl Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
No luck for Sharp with that takedown attempt.
Sharp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo tried to score with a low kick but Sharp checks it.
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target.
Sharp has a takedown stuffed.
Melo throws a low kick but Sharp avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
Melo slaps away a takedown attempt from Sharp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sharp checks a leg kick.
That kick from Melo tenderised Sharp's leg. Sharp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Melo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Sharp with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharp misses the target.
Sharp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Daryl Sharp has been cut.
Melo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharp.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries to clinch there but Melo circles away.
Melo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sharp.
Sharp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Melo misses.
Melo throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharp.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Melo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daryl Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sharp shoots in but Melo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Sharp checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Melo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sharp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Melo. That one must have hurt.
Sharp avoids the head kick by Melo.
Melo connects with a right hand. Sharp shakes it off.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt - Melo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sharp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Melo, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sharp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Sharp drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melo keeping full guard, as Sharp tries to pass.
Melo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Melo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Melo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharp doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharp manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sharp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Melo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daryl Sharp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Melo. No joy for Sharp on that attempt.
Melo tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp dives in for a single leg takedown but Melo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sharp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daryl Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Melo.

Melo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melo motions for Sharp to come forward. Melo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Melo as Sharp shoots in.
Sharp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Melo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sharp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Melo.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergio Melo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Melo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melo pulls Sharp in to control the position.
Melo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melo doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Melo is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Sharp stands up over Melo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melo is on top in guard.
Melo stands and throws Sharp's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp is looking for a sweep.
Sharp is not content to let Melo control the position.
Melo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sharp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Melo's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is looking to escape.
Sharp wants to control but Melo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melo throwing shots but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp is trying to control but can't.
Melo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharp makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sharp.
Sharp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo prevents Sharp from getting back to his feet.
Melo passes into half guard.
Melo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharp's head.
Sharp is refusing to be controlled, as Melo sits in half guard.
Sharp won't allow Melo to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melo trying to control the action but Sharp is working from the bottom.
Melo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp tries to kick Melo off but Melo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergio Melo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daryl Sharp'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. This is the final round!

Sharp fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharp dives in and grabs Melo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melo pushes down on Sharp's head and hops out.
Sharp swings for the body but Melo moves out of range.
Melo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Melo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melo.
Sharp moves out of range as Melo strikes.
Melo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sharp fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daryl Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melo counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Melo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo scores with a head kick. Sharp tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp throws a head kick that Melo semi-blocks.

Sharp shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melo is trying to defend but Sharp finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melo moves into full guard.
Melo pulls Sharp in close to his closed guard and prevents Sharp from doing any damage or advancing position.
Melo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharp lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Melo wants to sweep but no luck.
Sharp postures up and lands a big shot to Melo's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo is trying to keep Sharp in close.

Melo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sharp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp with a nice head shot there.

Melo has his foot on Sharp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sharp works his way back into a safe position though.

Sharp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sharp landing some decent shots from guard.
Sharp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sharp got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sharp has managed to get both his arms back between Melo's legs - danger averted.
Sharp controlling from the top position.
Sharp throws a big right hand that misses.
Melo is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Daryl Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo has momentary wrist control but Sharp slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharp postures up in Melo's guard and throws a big left but Melo blocks it.
Melo is trying to keep Sharp in close.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Sharp from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharp throws a strike but Melo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Melo wants to control from the top but Sharp keeps moving.
Melo sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sharp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergio Melo.
Well Melo 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Melo!
Our winner, Sergio Melo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.