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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Mitchel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mitchel duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Blair Melton has been cut.
Mitchel grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Melton takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Mitchel cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Mitchel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Melton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Melton.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melton tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Melton in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jones defending against the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton gets to mount! Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Melton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Melton throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
#SUB#
Melton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jones is on top in guard.
Melton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Melton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2##TD#
Melton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Melton has control of the leg.
Melton 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.#SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to control Melton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Melton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Melton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Melton lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melton.
Melton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones thuds his right hand into Melton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melton in his tracks. #CL#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries to break free but Melton pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aaron Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Melton seems unphased.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Melton. Melton maintains the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. #T1#
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!
Blair Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a series of punches but Melton avoids them all with ease.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones moves in close and cracks Melton with a massive right hand! Melton, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Jones!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Swaber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swaber . #CUT2#
It looks like Blair Melton has been cut.
Swaber with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Swaber .
#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Swaber has a couple of punches blocked by Melton.
#TD2#
Swaber tightens his grip and picks Melton up, before dumping him to the ground. Melton manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Swaber gets to his feet. Melton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swaber sprawls well. Swaber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Swaber shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Melton is unconscious as Swaber celebrates over his stricken foe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Haitam Swaber !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Melton tries to sprawl but King drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from King.
Melton is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melton missing with punches from the bottom.
Melton missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melton is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King uses his free foot to push down on Melton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Melton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Melton is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King with good strikes from the mount here!
Melton is in all sorts of trouble here.
King wants to control the pace but Melton is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
King is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melton is surviving well by controlling King's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
King avoids the attempt from Melton to control.
Melton is wriggling around trying to escape.
King controlling from mount.
King lands a heavy elbow.
King controlling the pace for now.
King punishing his opponent with strikes. #T2#
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
King tries to control but Melton wriggling away.
Melton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Melton taking shots to the head.
Melton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King looking to control.
King lands with a heel strike from the guard.
#T3#
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Melton throws a big elbow that misses.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Melton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melton is aware though and is defending well.
Melton is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Melton drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Melton off! Melton jumps back into King's guard.
King is pulling down on Melton's head. It's preventing any offense from Melton, at least for the moment.#T4#
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melton won't allow King to sweep him here.
Melton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melton really is a fat lump.
King trying to keep a closed guard but Melton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
King lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Melton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
Melton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Joe King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
King shoots in and bounces Melton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Melton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
Melton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King preventing the sweep. #T1#
King lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King working the body and head with strikes.
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks King politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. King prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
King landing a few strikes.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Melton to see if he's OK.
Melton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
King tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
King moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Melton is working to avoid the ground and pound but King connects with a decent elbow.
Melton tries to improve position but can't.
Melton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back!
King rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King is breathing heavily.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.#T3#
King wants to sweep here but Melton controlling him for the moment.
Melton working some strikes from top position.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Melton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melton wants to get back to full guard.
King wants to take a breather but Melton is having none of it.
Melton gets full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Melton is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joe King has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
King looking to pass the guard.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Melton is retaining full guard.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King won't allow Melton to sweep him here.
Melton is trying to control the position but King postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Melton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
Melton fails with the takedown.
Blair Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King cracks Melton with a big elbow.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Melton to see if he's OK.
Melton wants to control but King postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is not content to let King control the position.
King lands a few punches from side control.
Melton is trying to escape the position but King is controlling the position. #SUB2#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Melton prevents King from improving position.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
King thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
King lands a decent elbow from side control.
Melton struggling a bit here.
King is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
King trying to hold on to Melton's head to control him but Melton postures up.
King wants to get back to full guard but Melton has passed into side control.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Melton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Melton easily slips into full mount!
Melton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King regains half guard.
King is looking to escape.#T4#
King wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Melton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Melton's back!#SUB2#
King patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Melton looking very determined here, making life difficult for King.
King is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
King has the hooks in. Melton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
King is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Melton is defending well though. King let's go of the attempt for now.
Blair Melton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Melton manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe King!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
De Rossi lands a body shot.
De Rossi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
De Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melton really is a fat lump.
A combination from De Rossi does no damage.
De Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the body.
De Rossi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Rossi misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Melton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Melton is standing up over De Rossi. De Rossi looks to escape but Melton dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#REVB##SUB#
Melton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Rossi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if De Rossi can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Melton has control of an arm but De Rossi manages to advance to Melton's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Rossi doesn't have the hooks in and Melton manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Melton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Melton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T2#
De Rossi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Melton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
De Rossi fails to land with a series of punches.
Melton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
De Rossi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Melton back to the cage. De Rossi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Rossi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carlo De Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Rossi looks to land a combination but Melton avoids it well.
De Rossi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
De Rossi throws a head kick but Melton moves out of range.
De Rossi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melton throws a counter high kick but De Rossi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but De Rossi sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Rossi scores with a jab to the head.
De Rossi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
De Rossi throws a push kick but Melton slaps the foot to one side.
Melton blocks a leg kick.
A head kick by De Rossi misses #TD#
and Melton counters with a shoot takedown. De Rossi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
De Rossi pushes Melton off and gets back to his feet.
De Rossi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice jab there from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a one two combo.
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 on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton fails to land the takedown.#T4#
De Rossi digs a good hook to Melton's body.
De Rossi throws a shot to the body.
De Rossi throws a good cross that connects.
De Rossi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melton at a distance.
De Rossi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melton.
De Rossi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Melton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
Melton chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Rossi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melton is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo De Rossi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
De Rossi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Rossi lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice jab there from De Rossi.
De Rossi throws a nice looking combination but Melton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Rossi throws a hook but Melton blocks it.
Melton is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
De Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton manages to avoid it.
De Rossi throws a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from De Rossi. No joy for Melton on that attempt.
It seemed like De Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Rossi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Melton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
De Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from De Rossi finds it's way through Melton's defenses.
De Rossi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Rossi as he avoids it easily.
De Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melton is looking for a counter combo.
De Rossi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton shoots in looking for a takedown but De Rossi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Rossi misses with a body shot.
Melton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
De Rossi cracks Melton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Rossi lands a nice looking body shot.
De Rossi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melton takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Rossi jabs at Melton's body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De Rossi duly obliges.
Jab by De Rossi.#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!
De Rossi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Melton! He's out on his feet! De Rossi rushes in and drops Melton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlo De Rossi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Melton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Device swivels and escapes.
Device is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melton shoots in looking for a takedown. Device tries to sprawl out of it but Melton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Device manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Device cracks Melton with a good jab.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Device shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Device but Device pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Device throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Melton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Melton won't allow Device to sweep him here.
Device keeping moving, preventing Melton from controlling successfully.
Device working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melton. #T1#
Device is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Melton postures up in Device's guard and throws a big left but Device blocks it.
Melton with a nice head shot there.
Melton distracts Device with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Melton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Melton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Melton stands up from Device's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Melton drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Melton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Device is looking to stand up but Melton isn't so interested in that idea.
Melton with a nice head shot there.
Melton trying to control but Device is working from the bottom.
Melton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Melton scoring with punches to the head and body. #SU#
Melton stands up from Device's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Device jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Combat Device seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Device.
#TD#
Melton gets a takedown into half guard.
Device has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Device is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton drops an elbow to the side of Device's head. #T4#
Melton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Device on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Device taking some punishment here, with Melton in his half guard.
Melton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melton 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.
Melton working over Device with some ground and pound. Device looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Device is defending it quite comfortably.
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Device misses with a series of wild punches.
Device lands with a kick to the temple. Melton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Device defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melton.
Device lands with a nice combination. Melton backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Melton drives through and clinches with Device against the cage.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Device comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Device moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Device as Melton shoots in.
Melton fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Device throws a head kick that Melton semi-blocks.
Device lands a jab to Melton's midsection.
Device gets in close and tags Melton with a short punch that almost sends Melton to the mat! Oh Melton is in big trouble! He turns his back on Device, trying to create some distance but Device rushes him, striking wildly and Melton goes down! The referee tackles Device into the cage to end the fight! Device is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Combat Device!
Combat Device thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Poole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Melton's half guard.
Poole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton is looking for a sweep. Poole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poole wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving. #SUB#
Poole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poole controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Melton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Poole has passed into side control.
#T1#
Melton tries to improve position but can't.
Melton defending against the ground and pound.
Melton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poole's best efforts.
Melton wants to get back to full guard.
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Melton scores with a few weak punches.
Poole controlling the action here.
Poole trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Melton is looking for a sweep. Poole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Poole jumps into side control!
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Melton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is not content to let Poole control the position.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melton is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Poole stalls from top position.
Melton tries to buck Poole off but Poole is having none of it.#SU2#
Poole decides to stand back up. Poole steps back and let's Melton get back to his feet.
Melton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Poole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poole throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Poole stalls from top position.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is not content to let Poole control the position.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Poole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton tries to buck Poole off but Poole is having none of it.#SU2#
Poole stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Poole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Poole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melton tries to get to full guard but Poole has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poole trying to mount his opponent but Melton defends it.
Melton regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Melton trying to mount his opponent but Poole defends it. #T1#
Melton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Melton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poole is trying to control but can't.
Poole is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Poole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Melton connects with a nice short shot to Poole's temple.
Poole trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melton manages to pass to mount!
Poole regains half guard.
Melton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poole is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Poole is defending well.
Poole trying to control here.
Poole has hold of Melton's hands but Melton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Melton is going to stand back up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Poole is defending well.
Melton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton is thwarting Poole's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Melton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Poole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton manages to get back to half guard.
Melton is trying to control but can't.
Poole missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Poole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poole trying to pass the guard but Melton defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is trying to get back to full guard.
Poole trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom.
Poole wants to stand but Melton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Poole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melton is pressing down on Poole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Melton looking for a sweep. Not yet Melton, not yet.
Melton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Melton working Poole over with strikes.
Poole is trying to maintain the position but Melton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Poole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Poole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poole's head.
Poole wants to improve his position but Melton is controlling well.
#T3#
Poole is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Melton jumps into side control!
Melton working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Poole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poole regains half guard.
Poole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton throwing shots but Poole is blocking nicely.
Poole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Melton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Melton gets caught flat footed, as Poole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Melton controls Poole momentarily but Poole frees himself.
Melton looking for a sweep. Not yet Melton, not yet.
Melton keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully.
Melton keeping full guard, as Poole tries to pass.
Melton wants to sweep here but Poole controlling him for the moment.
Melton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melton is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Poole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melton defends it easily.
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 Blair Melton.
I think Melton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Poole!
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