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Event:
CEFC 303
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Melodies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rollins walks into a left hand.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
As Melodies tries to get set, Rollins tries to push him back and clinch up but Melodies manages to avoid the attempt.
Rollins slips under a jab from Melodies.
Rollins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melodies backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
A telegraphed right hand from Rollins misses the target.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melodies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Melodies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Rollins slips the punch.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Rollins's head but Rollins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.#T1#
Rollins swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
Rollins jabs Melodies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rollins defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Rollins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Rollins does it's job there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Melodies. Beautiful body shot.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Rollins tries to move into range but Melodies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies tries to bum rush Rollins with a series of wild strikes but Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rollins.
Melodies misses with an uppercut. Rollins saw that one coming.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Melodies and move into the clinch.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rollins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Rollins counters by clinching up.
Rollins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies.
Rollins lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Melodies misses with some punches.
Melodies will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rollins up against the cage.
Rollins misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Rollins misses with a body shot.
Rollins slips a jab from Melodies.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Rollins misses.
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
A head kick misses from Melodies. #T4#
Rollins slips under a jab.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Rollins counters by clinching up.
Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Rollins.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins letting Melodies take a breather here.
Rollins misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Melodies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rollins tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Rollins back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch.
Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Melodies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rollins's brow.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins lands a left hand.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Rollins.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melodies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rollins has him pressed against the cage.
Rollins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Melodies looking to stall.
Rollins pushes Melodies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Melodies leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Rollins.
A short right from Rollins.
Melodies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rollins scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
Melodies is trying to stall.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Rollins.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Melodies is trying to break free.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melodies is looking to control Rollins's arms but Rollins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Melodies has his back to the cage.
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies is trying to maintain a safe position but Rollins gets an underhook and turns Melodies into the cage.#T2#
Rollins blocks an elbow strike from Melodies.
Rollins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Rollins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Melodies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rollins is keeping busy.
Rollins blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Rollins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Rollins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Rollins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rollins.
Rollins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies stalling against the cage.
Rollins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Melodies is rocked!
Castor Rollins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rollins blocks an uppercut.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Melodies.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies tries to stall but Rollins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rollins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melodies blocking some punches.
Rollins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rollins lands a body punch.
Rollins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Melodies.
Melodies presses Rollins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rollins lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Rollins moves forwards but Melodies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies jabs at Rollins's body.
Rollins throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rollins misses
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Rollins moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins staying out of range there.
Rollins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Melodies.
Melodies connects with a right hand. Rollins shakes it off.
Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rollins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
#T1#
Melodies misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins moves out of range of the body kick from Melodies.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Melodies misses with a left hand #CL#
and Rollins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Melodies stalling in the clinch but Rollins improves position.
Melodies pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies pushes off an throws an elbow but Rollins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Rollins.
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rollins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Melodies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins tries to counter by clinching up but Melodies breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Rollins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Rollins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins looks to land a combination. Melodies sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Rollins.
Melodies is still on wobbly legs! Can Rollins finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rollins! Melodies is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'No excuses....let's go get a beer.'.
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Event:
TGC 66: Wipe vs Wolff
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Kleinschmidt misses the shot to the body.
Kleinschmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kleinschmidt is looking to counter punch.
We've been informed that Melodies has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Melodies connects with a crisp jab.
Melodies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Kleinschmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kleinschmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kleinschmidt tries to pull guard but Melodies holds him up against the cage and eventually Kleinschmidt drops back down to his feet.
Kleinschmidt blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kleinschmidt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Melodies manages to circle out of the way.
Kleinschmidt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melodies throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kleinschmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleinschmidt connects with a right hand. Melodies shakes it off.
Melodies misses with a right hand
and Kleinschmidt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melodies thinking. #T1#
Kleinschmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Kleinschmidt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies misses with a low kick.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kleinschmidt moves away.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kleinschmidt dodges the punch combination from Melodies.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Kleinschmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kleinschmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Melodies.
Kleinschmidt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kleinschmidt tries to close the distance and clinch but Melodies swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kleinschmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melodies throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.#CL#
Kleinschmidt has managed to clinch.
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Kleinschmidt jumps guard but Melodies stands there with Kleinschmidt around his waist. Kleinschmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Kleinschmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kleinschmidt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kleinschmidt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Kleinschmidt drags the fight down to the ground.
Kleinschmidt looking to control.
Melodies throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kleinschmidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melodies tries to stand but Kleinschmidt is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Kleinschmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melodies defends it easily.
Kleinschmidt keeping full guard, as Melodies tries to pass. #T3#
Melodies stays in close to Kleinschmidt's body and controls the position.
Kleinschmidt trying to keep a closed guard but Melodies is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kleinschmidt is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Melodies has his hands clasped together but Kleinschmidt extends and breaks Melodies's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kleinschmidt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudolf Kleinschmidt!
Rudolf Kleinschmidt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Taz Melodies was interviewed post fight and said 'No excuses....let's go get a beer.'.
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Event:
TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Melodies scores with a decent looking hook.
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hepple thuds his right hand into Melodies's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hepple lands with a right hand.
Melodies tries to bum rush Hepple with a series of wild strikes but Hepple uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hepple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melodies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Melodies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hepple slips a straight right by Melodies.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melodies misses with a combination
and Hepple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melodies jabs Hepple to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Melodies's head but Melodies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hepple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a low kick, looking for Hepple's leg but Hepple calmly moves out of range.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hepple throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.
Hepple swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Melodies throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hepple manages to avoid it.
Hepple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Hepple misses with an uppercut.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Hepple moved out of range nicely.
Hepple tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Melodies swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Hepple on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hepple.
Hepple scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies lands with a shot to the body.
Hepple looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Hepple staying out of range there.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Hepple moves away and avoids it.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Melodies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Hepple slips the punch.#T2#
Hepple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Hepple knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hepple throws a big shot that misses.
Hepple waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Hepple lands a nice shot that snaps Melodies's head back.
Melodies misses the body punch
letting Hepple counter with a right hand.
Melodies wants to clinch.#CL#
Hepple clinches with his opponent.
Hepple misses with a punch to the body.
Hepple struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies misses with the head strike.
Hepple lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Hepple.
Hepple throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Hepple.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Hepple.
I was talking to Hepple's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Hepple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hepple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies lands with an uppercut that bounces Hepple off the cage and back into range.
Hepple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hepple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Melodies releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Melodies throws a sloppy head kick
and Hepple counters with a nice uppercut.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hepple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hepple throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melodies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hepple slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hepple with a nice cross.
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Melodies misses with a wild body shot.
Hepple ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
The fighters circling - Melodies throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies throws a jab when Hepple was well out of range.
Hepple was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hepple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melodies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melodies slips a jab from Hepple.
Hepple avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies walks into a stiff left hand from Hepple.
Hepple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Hepple takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies misses with a body shot
and Hepple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melodies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hepple misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Melodies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hepple wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies moves away from the strike by Hepple.
Hepple throws a head kick that misses.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies lands a glancing blow to the side of Hepple's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Hepple dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Hepple.
Hepple connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hepple throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hepple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
Hepple scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melodies throws a push kick but Hepple slaps the foot to one side.
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Hepple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Hepple displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hepple moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melodies misses with a wild body shot.
Melodies takes a swing at Hepple's ribcage but misses.
Hepple lands with a straight right. Melodies didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Hepple.
Ronnie Hepple is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hepple scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Melodies tries to keep at a distance but Hepple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hepple. #BC#
Hepple manages to break the clinch.
Hepple shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hepple.
Hepple tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Good shot there by Hepple.
Melodies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Hepple misses.
Melodies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hepple swings widly with a right hand
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hepple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Hepple avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hepple throws a looping overhand right but Melodies ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Hepple finds it's way through Melodies's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Hepple lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#
Melodies is rocked!
Hepple throws a hook to the side of Melodies's head but Melodies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD#
Hepple lands a big head kick that sends Melodies tumbling to the mat! Hepple takes a step backwards and waves Melodies back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Melodies is still on wobbly legs! Can Hepple finish him?
Hepple lands an uppercut, right on the button! Melodies tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ronnie Hepple rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'No excuses....let's go get a beer.'.
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Event:
TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Melodies scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Melodies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.#T1#
Melodies slips under a jab.
Jackson cracks Melodies with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melodies takes one on the button.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Melodies's belly button to the back.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melodies tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melodies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
#T2#
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Melodies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson cracks Melodies with a good jab.
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Melodies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Melodies. Those never looked like landing.
Melodies scores with a nice head shot.
Melodies throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melodies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Melodies slips the punch.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Melodies momentarily.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Melodies.
#T4#
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Melodies misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Melodies scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melodies under the eye.
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Melodies shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jackson's hands.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melodies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.
Melodies was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson throws a hook but Melodies avoids it easily.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Melodies had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melodies pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melodies throws out a powerful jab.
Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Melodies saw that one coming.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Jackson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Melodies has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melodies manages to avoid it.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melodies misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Melodies is looking for a counter combo.
Jackson moves forwards but Melodies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Melodies tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Melodies staying out of range there.#T3#
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Melodies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson jabs Melodies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Melodies slips a jab from Jackson.#CL#
Melodies moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Melodies keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melodies presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies working aggressively here.
#T4#
Melodies tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Melodies keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Melodies tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
#ROC#
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Melodies gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Jackson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
A victorious Taz Melodies thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 18
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Melodies lands the left hand.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvarez misses with a double jab
and Melodies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melodies. That did some damage!
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Alvarez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick but Melodies moves out of range.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Melodies throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez throws a low kick but Melodies avoids it.
It seemed like Melodies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melodies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alvarez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alvarez looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Melodies misses the jab.#CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Melodies. Melodies maintains the clinch.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Melodies lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Melodies lands an elbow inside that Alvarez shrugs off.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melodies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies misses with the head strike.
Melodies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Melodies.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Melodies lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've been informed that Melodies has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the temple.
Melodies gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Melodies.
Clinched against the cage, Melodies lands a big elbow that drops Alvarez! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Alvarez is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
A relieved looking Taz Melodies thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Tyson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Melodies.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Tyson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melodies sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyson somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
And Tyson tries to counter it with a takedown but Melodies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Melodies.
Tyson with the counter takedown but Melodies avoids it easily.#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies is looking to regain half guard here but Tyson keeps moving and retains side control.
Melodies's coaches at Midnight MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Tyson is staying tight to Melodies's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Melodies is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Melodies tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tyson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Melodies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Tyson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Melodies is surviving well by controlling Tyson's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyson controlling his opponent. #T2#
Tyson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melodies is looking to escape.
Melodies working to try and regain half guard.
Tyson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Melodies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melodies tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Tyson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Melodies slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tyson content to control rather than advance. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Melodies keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taz Melodies will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a cross.
Melodies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melodies pinned against the cage. Melodies gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
It looked like Melodies was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyson.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Melodies misses the jab.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Melodies, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Melodies against the cage but Melodies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Melodies clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a good jab.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyson on the side of the head.
Melodies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melodies is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melodies wants to improve his position but Tyson is controlling well.
#T1#
Tyson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melodies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melodies preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tyson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melodies wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Melodies has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tyson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Tyson's defenses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Melodies shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Tyson drives through with a takedown into Melodies's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Melodies wants to get back to his feet but Tyson passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVR#
Melodies blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyson. #SUB2#
Tyson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Tyson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melodies is trying to stand.
Tyson is taking a breather. Melodies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tyson tries to pass to full mount but Melodies defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson goes for a double leg but Melodies avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melodies continues to drive forward.
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melodies defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Melodies into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyson dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Tyson's head and hops out.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Tyson.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melodies defends it nicely.
Jab from Melodies.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Melodies manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melodies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson shoots for a takedown but Melodies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Melodies.
No joy there for Melodies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Melodies holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tyson is controlling the pace.
Melodies is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melodies is trying to control but can't.
Tyson is taking a breather. Melodies says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Melodies is trying to stand back up but Tyson is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tyson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melodies is trying to defend but Tyson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melodies is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Melodies has a hand on Tyson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tyson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tyson cracks Melodies with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Melodies tries to hold on but Tyson pushes him away.
Tyson content just to control the position here.
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Tyson trying to control but Melodies is having none of it.
Tyson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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 Taz Melodies.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melodies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berghen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Melodies throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Melodies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Berghen's head.
Melodies sizes up Berghen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Berghen blocks a jab.
Berghen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berghen swinging wildly here.
Berghen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Berghen knows he should have avoided that one.
Melodies throws the left hand but Berghen avoids the punch easily.
Berghen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Berghen dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Berghen's head and hops out.
Berghen dives in and grabs Melodies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Melodies pushes down on Berghen's head and hops out.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arsteen Berghen.
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melodies throws a head kick that misses.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Melodies lands with an overhand left.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Berghen's body.
Berghen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berghen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berghen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berghen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
Melodies drops Berghen with a big left hand! Berghen is injured, injured bad! Melodies jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
KOFC 91 - Vandelay vs Gay
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Melodies closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Melodies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Melodies just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
Melodies dodges an elbow strike from Tyson.
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
#BC2#
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Melodies throws a head kick that misses.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tyson's hands.
Melodies cracks Tyson with an open hand slap.
Melodies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyson. #TD2#
Tyson feints and as Melodies raises his hands in defense, Tyson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melodies working a defensive guard here.
Tyson stops Melodies from standing up.
Melodies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Tyson is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melodies is keeping the position for now.
Melodies looking to control.
Tyson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taz Melodies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Tyson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Melodies is concentrating on defense, preventing Tyson from advancing position.
Melodies is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!
Tyson 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.
Tyson turns into Melodies and is now in his guard.
Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melodies's guard.
Tyson wants to pass the guard but Melodies is defending well.
Tyson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Melodies tries to roll over but Tyson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tyson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Melodies tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Tyson!
A very excited looking Frank Tyson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
KOFC 86 - Booker vs Bastard
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Gallagher takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies throws a jab when Gallagher was well out of range.
Gallagher lands with a cross.
Gallagher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melodies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies lands the left hand.
A big left from Gallagher misses.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gallagher moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
A big left from Melodies misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallagher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies cracks Gallagher with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gallagher lands with a shot to the body.
Melodies throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Gallagher blocks a jab.#T1#
Gallagher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Melodies finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallagher's head.
Gallagher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gallagher.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Gallagher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallagher throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.
Melodies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melodies lands with a cross.
Melodies is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Gallagher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Melodies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gallagher, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Melodies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies controlling the action here for a moment.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #T2#
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies dodges an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Melodies shrugs off.
Melodies has Gallagher pushed against the cage.
Melodies dodges an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies tries to pull guard but Gallagher holds him up against the cage and eventually Melodies drops back down to his feet.
Melodies blocks an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Melodies avoids the elbow strike from Gallagher, against the cage.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Melodies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
Gallagher is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.
Melodies is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallagher is keeping busy.
Melodies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Melodies goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melodies pushes Gallagher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Melodies stalls.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Melodies.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Melodies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Come on Gallagher - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Melodies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Melodies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melodies tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Gallagher. #T4#
Melodies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Melodies.
A hook to the body from Melodies.
Melodies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies jumps guard but Gallagher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Melodies.
Gallagher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Gallagher slips under a jab from Melodies.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies slips a jab from Gallagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies 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#
Gallagher throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies throws the left hand but Gallagher avoids the punch easily.
Gallagher slips a jab from Melodies.
Gallagher with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gallagher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melodies throws a series of punches but Gallagher avoids them all with ease.
Melodies throws a hook but Gallagher avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Melodies both land. Nice combination.
Melodies moves away from the strike by Gallagher.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Gallagher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gallagher can do to turn this around?#CL#
Melodies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melodies tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gallagher stalling the fight.
Melodies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gallagher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallagher pushes off an throws an elbow but Melodies leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melodies blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melodies.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head. #BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Melodies moves into range and clinches up with Gallagher.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies 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.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Melodies.
Melodies lands a slapping body shot.
Gallagher throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gallagher.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallagher misses the target.
Gallagher looks to land a combination but Melodies avoids it well.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Gallagher didn't see that one coming.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gallagher throws a jab but it's blocked by Melodies.
Gallagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallagher slips a straight right by Melodies.
Melodies slips a straight right by Gallagher.
A slow jab from Gallagher misses its intended target.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gallagher throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies throws a body punch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Melodies lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T3#
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Gallagher on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melodies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies lands with an uppercut that bounces Gallagher off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Gallagher coming out on top.
A punch lands to the side of Gallagher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gallagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Melodies tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Gallagher misses.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Gallagher.
It looked like Melodies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melodies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Melodies does it's job there.
Gallagher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melodies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Melodies throws a series of punches but Gallagher moves out of range. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Gallagher.
Gallagher looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Melodies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Melodies tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher misses with a body shot.
Melodies is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gallagher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallagher.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
Gallagher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
Gallagher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melodies.
Gallagher throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
Melodies takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Melodies throws a looping overhand right but Gallagher ducks down to avoid it.
Melodies misses with a looping right.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melodies misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Gallagher lands with a hook. Melodies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Gallagher is out of range.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies walks into a straight right hand from Gallagher.
Gallagher avoids the head kick by Melodies.
Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Gallagher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Melodies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gallagher! But no joy.
Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies throwing a counter right hand but Gallagher manages to avoid it.
Melodies misses with a hook. Gallagher ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher looking to stall.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Melodies throws an elbow but misses.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Melodies cracks Gallagher with a nice body shot.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Melodies.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Melodies misses with some punches.
Melodies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Melodies stalling against the cage.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Gallagher tries to circle away but Melodies has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Melodies misses with an elbow strike.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Melodies has double underhooks.
Melodies misses with a body punch.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Melodies as Gallagher tries to tie him up.
Melodies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melodies lands a damaging elbow.
Gallagher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melodies taking a breather.
Melodies throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Gallagher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melodies circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallagher cracks a nice hook into Melodies's ribs.
Melodies moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Melodies was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gallagher gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Gallagher's shoulder, as Gallagher tries to avoid the shot.
Melodies rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gallagher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gallagher thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Melodies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallagher slows down the pace here.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.#T4#
Melodies looking to slow down the pace here.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melodies's brow.
Melodies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Melodies has double underhooks.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies lands an elbow inside that Gallagher shrugs off.
Melodies tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Melodies back against the cage.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Melodies has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the cage.
Melodies leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frank Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gallagher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melodies, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
KOFC 81 - Downdin vs Kromog
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Berghen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berghen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Berghen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Melodies misses.
Berghen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berghen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Berghen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berghen slips under a jab from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berghen.
Melodies connects with a body shot that sends Berghen's belly button to the back.
Melodies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Berghen is just out of range.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berghen's hands.
Melodies stuffs the takedown.
Melodies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Berghen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target. #T1#
Melodies throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Berghen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Melodies!
Berghen cracks Melodies with a big elbow.
Melodies seems a little lost for a moment, as Berghen dominates the positioning.
Melodies tries to buck Berghen off but Berghen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berghen throws an elbow but Melodies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Melodies taking a bit of punishment here - Berghen scoring with strikes.
An elbow from Berghen crashes against the mat.
Melodies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melodies tries to get out of the position.
Melodies is working to avoid the ground and pound but Berghen connects with a decent elbow.
Berghen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Melodies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Berghen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berghen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Berghen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Melodies some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Berghen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Berghen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Melodies takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Berghen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Berghen working the ground and pound but Melodies is defending the strikes.
Berghen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Berghen controlling the position from side mount.
Berghen working the ground and pound. #T3#
Berghen is chipping away with strikes.
Berghen lands a few punches from side control.
Berghen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Melodies is avoiding damage well.
My spies in Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym inform me that Berghen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Berghen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Melodies's face as Berghen controls the position.
Berghen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Melodies managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berghen.
Melodies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Berghen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Berghen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berghen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berghen controlling from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Berghen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Melodies is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Berghen working the ground and pound from side control.
Melodies is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Melodies wants to control but Berghen postures up.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melodies keeps working.
Berghen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Berghen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Melodies is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Berghen working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen 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#
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berghen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Melodies but Melodies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Berghen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Melodies!
Arsteen Berghen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Berghen throwing strikes but Melodies manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Berghen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berghen is looking to reverse the position.
Berghen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melodies's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Berghen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Melodies performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Berghen wants to improve his position but Melodies is controlling well.
Berghen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melodies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berghen 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berghen is pulling down on Melodies's head. It's preventing any offense from Melodies, at least for the moment.
Berghen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Berghen 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##T3#
Berghen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melodies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berghen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berghen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berghen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melodies keeps working.
Melodies is trying to get back to full guard.
Berghen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berghen slips a nice elbow through Melodies's hands, connecting with Melodies's forehead.
Berghen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Melodies makes his way to full guard, as Berghen worked for a kimura.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berghen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berghen pushes down on Melodies's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berghen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Berghen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berghen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melodies.
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up with Melodies, looking for a takedown. Berghen pushes Melodies against the cage but Melodies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melodies lands a body shot.
Berghen looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Berghen slips the punch.
Melodies scores with a decent looking hook.
Melodies with a nice cross.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Melodies.
Berghen takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#
Berghen is rocked!
Melodies lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Berghen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Melodies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garret.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
letting Garret counter with a right hand.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Melodies misses with a two punch combination.
Garret looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garret scores with a hook.
Melodies tries to close the distance and clinch but Garret swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garret takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Garret doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a kick to the body.
Melodies connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garret momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Melodies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Melodies coming out on top.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Garret circles away and keeps his distance.
Garret throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Garret swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies catches Garret with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melodies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garret swats away the attempt to clinch by Melodies.#CL#
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies blocks an elbow strike from Garret.
A short uppercut from Garret.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garret lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garret lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Melodies tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
Melodies takes an elbow to the temple.
Melodies avoids a wild elbow strike from Garret.
Melodies takes a shot to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Garret manages to break the clinch.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garret was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Garret takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Garret misses its intended target.
Garret 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.
Garret lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Melodies takes the fight into the clinch.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Garret tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Garret fails to land.
Garret lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Melodies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melodies.
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Garret swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Garret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Melodies taking a breather.
Melodies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garret stalling.
Melodies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garret will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Melodies up against the cage.
Melodies gets through Garret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garret lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garret under the eye.
Melodies throws a hook but Garret avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Melodies.
Melodies lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Melodies closes the distance and pushes Garret back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Clive Garret has been cut.
Melodies tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Garret working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garret.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taz Melodies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Garret's cut.
That's time! Melodies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garret scores with a jab.
Melodies tries to clinch but Garret moves out of range.
Garret throws a hook to the side of Melodies's head but Melodies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garret misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
Garret throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melodies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garret misses with a looping right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Melodies misses with a double jab
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Melodies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garret paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melodies cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melodies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melodies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Melodies instigates a clinch. #T1#
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garret blocking some punches.
Melodies misses with a body punch.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Garret.
A short right from Melodies.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies tries a body shot but Garret blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Melodies just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garret's brow.
Garret scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Garret lands a nice elbow.
Garret lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garret blocking some punches.
Melodies avoids the elbow strike from Garret, against the cage.
Melodies takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Garret misses with a punch on the inside.
Melodies throws an elbow but it misses.
Melodies lands a damaging elbow.
Melodies pushes off an throws an elbow but Garret leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Melodies misses with a punch on the inside.
Melodies blocking some punches.
Melodies tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melodies.
Garret misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Garret.
Garret blocks a body shot from Melodies.
Melodies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garret throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies jabs Garret right on the nose. Garret blinks but takes it well.
Garret defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A jab from Garret misses.
Garret throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies throws a sloppy head kick and Garret moves out of range easily.
Garret looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Melodies saw that one coming.
Melodies misses the body punch
and Garret counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melodies darts in trying to clinch
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garret was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies tries to clinch there but Garret circles away.
Garret might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
Garret looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melodies lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Garret's defenses.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
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!
Melodies moves out of range as Garret strikes.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Melodies lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Garret comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Garret moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garret manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret slips under a jab from Melodies.
Garret slips a jab from Melodies.
Garret throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Garret misses.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Garret slips the punch.
Melodies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garret counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#
Melodies is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Melodies lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clive Garret will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clive Garret's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melodies misses with a double jab
enabling Garret to counter with a crisp jab.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
Garret throws a hook but Melodies avoids it easily.
Garret avoids the head kick by Melodies.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garret's hands.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garret. Garret circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Garret misses.
Garret throws a hook but Melodies avoids it easily.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Garret's defenses.
Melodies is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garret throws a shot from downtown. Melodies moves away and avoids it.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Melodies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Melodies lands a glancing blow to the side of Garret's head.
Garret scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melodies misses with a low kick.
Melodies throws a right hand that Garret ducks under and follows up with a left that Garret also avoids with ease.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garret staying out of range there.#CL#
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies misses with a body punch.
Garret throws a punch but it's blocked by Melodies.
Nice elbow from Garret. #CUT2#
It looks like Taz Melodies has been cut.#BC2#
Garret escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Melodies tries to clinch but Garret is having none of it.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Garret misses. #T2#
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Garret's head but Garret sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Garret jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
Garret misses with an uppercut. Melodies saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Garret keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
It seemed like Garret was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Garret looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Jab from Garret.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garret lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Garret uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Garret controls the action.
Garret gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Garret blocking some punches.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Garret leaning against his opponent.
Melodies lands an elbow just above Garret 's eye.
Garret working aggressively here.
Garret scores with a shoulder strike.
Garret blocks the elbow strike.
Garret blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garret lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies struggles to land a body shot inside as Garret controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garret.
Melodies throws a head punch that misses.
Garret lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Melodies tries to work over Garret's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melodies blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies letting Garret take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garret as Melodies tries to tie him up.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garret lands a nice uppercut.
Melodies misses with the head strike.
Garret has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melodies avoids the elbow strike from Garret, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Melodies.
Garret lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melodies backwards.
Garret scores with a shot to the side of Melodies's head.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
Garret blocks an elbow strike.
Garret throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clive Garret.
I think Garret has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Clive Garret!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Clive Garret!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Taz Melodies!
Clive Garret wins by split decision!
A very excited looking Clive Garret made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Taz Melodies spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that bitch'.
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Event:
The Island Season 7, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Melodies is controlling the position.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Melodies bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Melodies avoids nicely.
Melodies appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a shot to the body.
Tyson lands with a nice body punch.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyson eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Melodies lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Melodies clobbers Tyson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Tyson throws a series of punches but Melodies moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Melodies throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tyson on the side of the head.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melodies misses with a right hand
and Tyson counters with a three punch combo that has Melodies backing up. Melodies nods at Tyson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
A frustrated look appears on Tyson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Melodies gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyson tries to circle away but Melodies has him pinned against the cage.
Melodies leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Melodies.
Tyson lands with a light punch inside.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Tyson's head. #BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC#
Tyson is rocked!
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Melodies backs up against the cage.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Melodies dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Melodies scores with a jab. Tyson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies is looking to clinch but Tyson is avoiding it.
Melodies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melodies lands a jab to the nose.
Melodies stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.
Melodies is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Melodies backpedaling.
Melodies lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
No joy there for Melodies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Melodies cracks Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tyson.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Melodies won't allow it.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Melodies tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Melodies tries to stall but Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Melodies throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson throws a counter combo.
Frank Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson throws an elbow but it misses.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Melodies.
#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Melodies moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melodies counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Melodies lands the left hand.
Tyson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Melodies gets a clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies taking a breather.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melodies working aggressively here.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson letting Melodies take a breather here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Melodies - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Melodies seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies presses Tyson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Melodies. #T2#
Nice elbow from Melodies.
Melodies has Tyson pressed against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyson tries to break free but Melodies pushes him back against the cage.
Melodies looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies lands an elbow inside that Tyson shrugs off. #BC#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
Melodies lands with an overhand left.
Tyson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Melodies slips a jab from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3##CL#
Melodies drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Melodies misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
Melodies dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies has Tyson pushed against the cage.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Melodies pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
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!
Melodies lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Melodies is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melodies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melodies lands a right hook to the body.
Melodies sizes up Tyson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies drops his hands momentarily and Tyson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tyson misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Melodies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Tyson.
Tyson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melodies.
Melodies lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Melodies works Tyson's body with a nice hook.
Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melodies.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson needs to keep his hands up - Melodies had a free shot at his head there.
Tyson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melodies jabs Tyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies connects with a body shot.
A cross from Melodies lands.#T1#
Melodies rushes Tyson with punches - Tyson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Tyson goes down! Melodies follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
A less than humble Taz Melodies misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
TIT 75 - Head v Bates
Date: Nov 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nucombe walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melodies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe punishes Melodies's body with a nice straight punch.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
It looked like Nucombe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melodies.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
#T1#
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Melodies misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
We've been told by Nucombe's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Melodies.
Melodies moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe with a jab.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melodies lands with a hook. Nucombe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Melodies gets a clinch.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melodies.
Melodies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe presses Melodies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Nucombe pulls Melodies into guard.
Nucombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Melodies trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe has Melodies pulled in close to control his posture.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Melodies stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melodies wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nucombe lands a really nice looking cross but Melodies seems unphased.
Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melodies throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melodies.
Jab, jab by Nucombe - just one landing.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Nucombe dips to his left and cracks Melodies with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies is looking to slow Nucombe down with leg kicks.
Melodies slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Melodies coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nucombe back to the cage. Melodies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nucombe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melodies tries to clinch up.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melodies connects with a single shot there.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.#T3#
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies looks to land a combination. Nucombe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies lands a slapping body shot.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Melodies.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Melodies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Melodies misses.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.#T1#
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nucombe lands a jab to Melodies's midsection.
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies lands a high kick!
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melodies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Nucombe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #KD#
Nucombe lands a big uppercut and Melodies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melodies looks OK. Nucombe waves Melodies back to his feet!#ROC#
Melodies is rocked!
Nucombe throws a pinpoint strike between Melodies's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Melodies crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nucombe scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
An out of breath Neil Nucombe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'Fuck that bitch'.
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Event:
TIT 70 - Danger v Nucombe 3
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Paniki throws a head kick but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies scores with a jab to the body.
Paniki throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
Paniki throws a body kick that misses
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paniki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Paniki misses with an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a right hand.
Paniki cracks Melodies with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Melodies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Paniki misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
Paniki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melodies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Melodies cracks Paniki with an open hand slap.
Melodies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies moves out of range of the body kick.
Melodies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paniki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
Paniki misses with a head kick.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paniki.
It seemed like Melodies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paniki is looking to clinch.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melodies scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses with a head kick.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies swinging wildly here.
Paniki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paniki scrambles back to his feet.
Paniki throws a head kick that misses.
Paniki throws a head kick that misses.
Paniki misses with a two punch combination.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies avoids the head kick by Paniki.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paniki in his tracks. #CL#
Paniki has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Paniki has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Paniki.
Melodies lands with a left to the head.
Melodies struggles to land a body shot inside as Paniki controls his hands.
Melodies lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Elias Paniki has been cut.
Paniki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melodies avoids it.
Paniki tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Paniki back against the cage.
Melodies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Paniki. #BC#
Paniki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paniki on the side of the head.
Melodies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melodies.#ROC2#
Paniki is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Melodies! Paniki is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Elias Paniki stepped up to the mic, saying 'good fight'.
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Event:
TIT 54 - Melodies v Danger
Date: Oct 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dangerfield.
Melodies connects with a single shot there.
Melodies takes a swing at Dangerfield's ribcage but misses.
Melodies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dangerfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Melodies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dangerfield moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Melodies went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Dangerfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Melodies's guard.
Melodies is looking to stand back up but Dangerfield counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Melodies. #REVR#
Dangerfield works his way into full mount!
Dangerfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dangerfield punching from mount but Melodies doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T1#
A nice elbow there by Dangerfield.
Melodies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield unloading with bombs!#SUB2#
Dangerfield has isolated one of Melodies's arms. Melodies looking to fight him off but Dangerfield twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rocco Dangerfield thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Taz Melodies spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that bitch'.
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Event:
TIT 46 - Melodies v Persley
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Melodies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persley .#CUT#
It looks like Demetrius Persley has been cut.
Persley misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Persley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Persley with an uppercut!
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Persley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Persley moved out of range.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley misses with a low kick.
Persley 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Persley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Persley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Persley has managed to clinch.
Persley misses with some punches.
Persley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Persley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Melodiess head.
Melodies takes a shot to the head.
Persley blocking some punches.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Melodies gets underhooks to prevent Persley 's takedown attempt.
I was talking to Melodies's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with the head strike.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Persley prevents a body shot from Melodies.
Persley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Melodies prevents it.
Melodies pushes Persley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Melodies's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Persley is defended easily by Melodies.
Taz Melodies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrius Persley .
Persley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from Persley misses
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Melodies clobbers Persley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a head kick but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies with a hook.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Taz Melodies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melodies tries to clinch but Persley moves out of range.
Persley lands with a good body shot.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a jab to the head.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Persley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies misses with the combination.
A nice side step and Persley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Melodies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Persley slips under a jab.
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Persley misses with a leg kick.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persley .
Melodies slaps away a takedown attempt from Persley , before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Melodies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Melodies with a body shot.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Persley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Persley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melodies rather than just go for the knockout.
Persley misses with a double jab.
Persley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Persley scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies connects with a body shot that sends Persley 's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Persley can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melodies.
Persley tries to work over Melodies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Persley misses with an elbow over the top.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Persley throws a leg kick that misses.
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
#T1#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Persley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taz Melodies is winning the standup battle so far.
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Persley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Persley . Beautiful body shot.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Persley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Persley throws a series of punches but Melodies avoids them all with ease.
Melodies misses with a hook.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Persley .
Melodies is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Persley .
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
Melodies throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
Persley throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Melodies avoids the head kick by Persley .
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persley feints the counter takedown.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persley at a distance.
Persley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Persley .
Melodies throws a jab when Persley was well out of range.
Persley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Persley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies scores with the left hand. Persley knows he should have avoided that one.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Persley counters with a nice leg kick.
Melodies catches Persley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Persley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Persley misses with a looping right.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Persley was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies stuns Persley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Persley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melodies lands a body shot.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
Melodies takes one on the button.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Persley .
Melodies backing away here, and Persley unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Persley slips the punch.#T4#
Persley throws a sloppy body shot
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Persley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Persley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Persley just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies dodges the punch combination from Persley .
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Persley counters with a three punch combo that has Melodies backing up. Melodies nods at Persley to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
As Persley tries to get set, Melodies tries to push him back and clinch up but Persley manages to avoid the attempt.
Persley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melodies avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Persley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Melodies was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Persley .
Persley blocks a jab.
Persley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Persley throws a hook but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies with a jab.
Persley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Persley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melodies manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Persley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persley walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a one two! Persley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Persley or perhaps it was just good defense by Melodies, which made it look bad. #T1#
Persley slips a straight right by Melodies.
Persley throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Melodies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melodies scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Persley defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Persley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Persley slips under a jab from Melodies.
Persley feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Persley moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Persley throws a chopping leg kick but Melodies manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Persley ! But no joy.
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!
Melodies smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Melodies.
Persley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Persley throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Persley motions for Melodies to come forward. Persley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies swings for the body but Persley moves out of range.
Persley ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.#T3#
Melodies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Persley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies cracks Persley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Persley takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persley circles away quickly and effectively.
Persley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Persley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Melodies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Persley forces Melodies back against the cage and clinches.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persley or not.
Persley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies has a couple of punches blocked by Persley .
Persley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melodies pulls his leg out and moves away.
Persley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Persley throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Persley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
Persley is rocked!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Persley slips a jab and a cross from Melodies.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melodies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melodies with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Persley throws a leg kick but Melodies moved away.
Persley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Persley tries to clinch but Melodies is having none of it.
Decent striking displayed by Melodies there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Persley does no damage.
Persley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Persley scores with a kick to the body.
Melodies lands a jab.#T1#
Melodies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Persley throws a right hand that Melodies ducks under and follows up with a left that Melodies also avoids with ease.
Melodies fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Persley misses with a hook to the body
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Persley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Melodies tries to clinch up but Persley circles away and keeps his distance.
Persley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Persley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melodies changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Persley avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
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!
Persley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies lands a lovely overhand right.
Persley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Persley is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
Melodies connects with a jab.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Persley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Persley seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Persley doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
That has opened up Demetrius Persley 's cut even more.
Melodies shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Persley eats them both and turns towards Melodies to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Melodies feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Persley s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Persley closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melodies misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley missing with a left hand there. Melodies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melodies throws a right hand that misses
and Persley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melodies thinking.
Persley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies throws a hook but Persley avoids it easily.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Melodies tries to keep at a distance but Persley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Persley breaks the clinch.
Persley jabs at Melodies's body.
Persley misses with a body shot.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persley .
Melodies scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Persley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Persley blocks a jab.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persley .
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Persley .
Persley throws a sloppy head kick and Melodies moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies had his way with Demetrius Persley in that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Persley 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Persley tries to clinch there but Melodies circles away.
Persley jabs Melodies right on the nose. Melodies blinks but takes it well.
Persley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melodies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Persley avoids the body shot from Melodies.
Persley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Persley on the side of the head.
Melodies keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Persley slips a jab from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Persley tries to clinch up but Melodies circles away and keeps his distance.
Melodies fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melodies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Persley pushes Melodies up against the cage in a clinch.
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
#T1#
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Melodies tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Persley keeps control of Melodies as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Persley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Persley misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Melodies gets tackled into the cage by Persley . Persley maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Melodies fails to land.
Persley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Persley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melodies swings wildly with an uppercut but Persley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demetrius Persley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Melodies blocks an uppercut.
Persley lands a body shot.
Persley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Persley - that landed with a thud.
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Persley struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Persley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Persley tries to throw a body punch but Melodies avoids it by throwing Persley back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Persley .
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Persley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Melodies throws a punch but it's blocked by Persley .
Persley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Melodies prevents a body shot from Persley .
Persley swings wildly with an uppercut but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Persley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Persley .
Persley misses with a punch to the body.
Persley slowing the pace effectively.
Melodies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Persley .
Persley can't find room to land a body shot as Melodies controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Persley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Persley manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrius Persley .
I think Melodies 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Taz Melodies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TIT 39 - Nucombe v Melodies
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies wants to clinch
and Nucombe counters with a left to the body.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies scores with a sloppy right hand. Nucombe should have avoided that one.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melodies moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies throws a looping overhand right but Nucombe ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Melodies.
Nucombe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Nucombe's defenses.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies throws a lazy uppercut
and Nucombe counters with a series of strikes. Melodies will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nucombe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nucombe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melodies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Nucombe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nucombe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melodies unleashes a big counter combination but Nucombe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Melodies.
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!
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies slips under a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies lands a jab.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies dips to his left and cracks Nucombe with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nucombe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nucombe throws out a loose jab but Melodies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melodies misses with a two punch combination.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nucombe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Melodies thuds his right hand into Nucombe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nucombe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nucombe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Nucombe backs off Melodies throws a huge counter combo but Nucombe manages to avoid it all.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nucombe has time to react.
Melodies lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nucombe at a distance.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Melodies moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target. #T4#
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe looks to score with a jab to the body but Melodies is just out of range.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that Melodies avoids nicely.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nucombe staying out of range there.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe loads up on a big right hand but Melodies slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe slips a jab from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
That's time! Nucombe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab from Nucombe.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Melodies swings widly with a right hand
and Nucombe counters with a two punch combo.
Melodies misses the jab.
Melodies lands with a nice combination. Nucombe backs away looking to recover.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Melodies.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies 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.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies looks to land a left hand but Nucombe moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Nucombe walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies lands a jab to the nose.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melodies throws a lazy right hand but Nucombe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nucombe misses the target.
Nucombe misses the shot to the body.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melodies.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Melodies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Nucombe moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Melodies finds it's target.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melodies scores with a punch to the head.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Nucombe didn't see that one coming.
Melodies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nucombe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melodies in his tracks.
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nucombe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melodies.#T4#
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Nucombe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melodies under the eye.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe with a nice cross.
Melodies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nucombe throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Melodies.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Melodies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a lazy uppercut
and Melodies counters with a left and a right that stings Nucombe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Nucombe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nucombe takes one on the button.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Nucombe misses with a wild body shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe lands with a right hand.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies thuds a left hand into Nucombe's body.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Melodies misses.
Melodies stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Nucombe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies slips a jab and a cross from Nucombe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nucombe misses. #T1#
Nucombe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nucombe's head backwards.
Melodies misses with a body shot.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a body shot but no joy.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nucombe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Melodies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe slips a straight right by Melodies.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melodies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Melodies jabs at Nucombe's body.
Melodies with a hook.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Melodies catches Nucombe right on the button with a cross.
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
Nucombe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melodies.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Nucombe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies misses with an uppercut.
Nucombe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Nucombe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nucombe misses with a hook
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Melodies misses with a straight right.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
#T4#
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe misses the jab.
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!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Nucombe misses.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
A big left from Nucombe misses.
Melodies loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Nucombe misses its target.
Nucombe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Melodies throws a shot from downtown. Nucombe moves away and avoids it.
Melodies just misses with a punch to the body.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Nucombe is out of range.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Melodies lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nucombe doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Melodies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nucombe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melodies's hands.
Melodies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe misses with a double jab
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T1#
Melodies throws a jab when Nucombe was well out of range.
Melodies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nucombe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nucombe misses with a hook.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throws a poor cross that misses
and Nucombe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melodies.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nucombe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nucombe throws a jab but it's blocked by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nucombe lands with a nice body punch.
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Melodies throws the left hand but Nucombe avoids the punch easily.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.#T2#
Melodies clobbers Nucombe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Nice body punch from Melodies.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws out a counter right but Nucombe avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Melodies tests Nucombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nucombe lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucombe scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Melodies cracks Nucombe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a nice looking body shot.
Melodies is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melodies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melodies was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a double jab.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely. #T4#
Nucombe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies scores with a hook.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nucombe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with the combination.
Nucombe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melodies fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies connects with the punch.
Melodies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
Nucombe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nucombe defending well as Melodies loads up on a big left hand.
Nucombe is looking to counter punch.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies slips a jab from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Melodies needs to keep his hands up - Nucombe had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Nucombe.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Melodies looks to land a right hand but Nucombe moved out of range.#T1#
Nucombe jabs at Melodies's body.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Melodies misses with a lunging right hand
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe looks to land a left hand but Melodies moved out of range nicely.
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies misses with a hook. Nucombe ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Nucombe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Melodies misses with a double jab
enabling Nucombe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nucombe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Melodies darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nucombe throws the left hand but Melodies avoids the punch easily.
Melodies lands a nice shot that snaps Nucombe's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nucombe throws an off balance right hand
and Melodies counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nucombe throws an overhand right that lands on Melodies's shoulder, as Melodies tries to avoid the shot.
Melodies misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies throws a right and a left that Nucombe avoids nicely.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melodies! But no joy.
Nucombe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melodies throws out the jab.
Melodies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nucombe in his tracks.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe blocks it.#T3#
Nucombe misses with a looping right.
Melodies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nucombe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nucombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nucombe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melodies.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
Melodies avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Melodies lands the left hand.
Nucombe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melodies's corner calls for a 1-2. Melodies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nucombe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melodies circles away quickly and effectively.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nucombe swings widly with a right hand
and Melodies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Nucombe misses its intended target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Nucombe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Melodies counter with a right hand.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nucombe on the side of the head.
Melodies sizes up Nucombe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nucombe misses with a looping left.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nucombe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nucombe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melodies.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melodies 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Taz Melodies rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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TIT 34 - Fury v Haymon
Date: Aug 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Sells drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sells moves out of range as Melodies strikes.
Sells misses with a few strikes there.
Melodies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melodies checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melodies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sells swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Melodies to counter with a crisp jab.
Melodies has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Melodies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sells attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Melodies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melodies throws out a loose jab but Sells uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sells moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Sells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sells takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Sells lands with a hook. Melodies tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Melodies throws a jab but it's blocked by Sells.
A telegraphed right hand from Sells misses the target.
A slow jab from Melodies misses its intended target.
Sells throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Sells digs a good body shot into Melodies's ribs.
Sells shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Sells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies slips a straight right by Sells.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sells swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sells just misses with a punch to the body.
Melodies is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sells with a body shot.
Sells throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sells throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Sells's shoulder, as Sells tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd cheers as Sells lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melodies doesn't seem phased though.
Melodies blocks the body kick.
Melodies tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sells moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sells ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sells's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Melodies misses the target. #CL2#
Melodies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sells, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Melodies scores with a shoulder strike.
Melodies is working Sells over against the cage.
Sells wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies keeps control of Sells as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies can't find room to land a body shot as Sells controls the action.
Sells wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sells looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
A short right from Melodies.
Melodies lands a body punch. #T3#
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Sells has had enough of the clinch but Melodies keeps him there for the moment.
Melodies cracks Sells with a nice body shot.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Sells's head.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sells is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.
Sells is trying to force a seperation but Melodies has the dominant position.
Sells is trying to break free.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Sells tries to circle away but Melodies has him pinned against the cage.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melodies works on Sells's body with a couple of short punches.
Sells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Melodies.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sells's efforts to push away.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Sells is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Melodies lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Melodies.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Melodies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sells's efforts to push away.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Sells's head. #BC#
Sells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sells wants to land a leg kick but Melodies is out of range. #CL2#
Melodies moves into the clinch successfully.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sellss head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies 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##CL2#
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
Melodies tries to work over Sells's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Melodies has double underhooks. #BC#
Sells breaks the clinch.
Sells misses with a hook.
Sells misses the shot to the body.
Melodies scores with a nice right hand.
Sells looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sells.
It looked like Sells wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tommy Sells seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Melodies looks to throw the jab but Sells is out of range.
Sells throws a front kick aimed at Melodies's knee but Melodies avoids it well.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sells.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sells scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Sells, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sells is looking to wear down Melodies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sells scores with a hook to the body. Melodies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tommy Sells is winning the standup battle so far.
Melodies tests Sells's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Melodies. Sells does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Melodies.
Melodies jabs Sells to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Melodies. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Melodies.
Sells tries to score with a low kick but Melodies moves his leg out of the way.
Melodies misses with an uppercut. Sells saw that one coming.
A big left from Melodies misses.
Melodies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sells slips a straight right by Melodies.
A jab from Sells finds it's way through Melodies's defenses.
Sells waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a jab to the body but Sells is just out of range.
Sells scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sells throws a sloppy body shot
and Melodies counters with a nice uppercut.
Sells closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melodies lands an overhand right.
Melodies throws a hook but Sells blocks it.
Sells throws a jab when Melodies was well out of range.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Melodies. Beautiful body shot.
Sells throws the left hand but Melodies avoids the punch easily.
Melodies lands with a straight right. Sells didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Melodies finds it's way through Sells's defenses.
Sells slips a straight right by Melodies.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melodies misses with a looping left.
Melodies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sells sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells throws a head kick that misses.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Sells seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Sells.
Melodies missing with a left hand there. Sells was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Melodies throws a hook but Sells blocks it.
Melodies lands a nice shot to the body.
Sells ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
Sells takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T3##CL2#
Melodies takes the fight into the clinch.
Sells can't break the clinch.
Melodies lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sells is trying to break the clinch but Melodies has him pressed against the cage.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Taz Melodies seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies presses Sells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies works on Sells's body with a couple of short punches.
Sells is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Sells pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Melodies does it's job there.
Melodies with a hook.#ROC2#
Sells is rocked!
Sells takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Sells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies lands a head shot.
Melodies drops Sells with a big left hand! Sells is injured, injured bad! Melodies jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz Melodies!
After the fight, Taz Melodies was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TIT 27 - Guy v Prouxontas
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies defending well as Katou loads up on a big left hand.
Katou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Area51 in the buildup to the fight.
Katou walks into a stiff left hand from Melodies.
Melodies is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Melodies avoids the body shot from Katou.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melodies has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Katou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab, jab by Melodies - just one landing.
Katou throws a combination that misses
and Melodies counters with a straight right hand.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katou's hands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Katou has been cut.
Melodies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Katou throws a hook to the side of Melodies's head but Melodies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Katou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Katou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katou moves in looking to clinch but Melodies pushes him off.
Melodies lands with a right hand.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body. Katou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katou.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Katou's hands.
Melodies lands a glancing blow to the side of Katou's head.
A jab from Melodies does it's job there.#T1#
Katou drops his hands momentarily and Melodies takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC2#
Katou is rocked!
Melodies slips a jab from Katou.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Katou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Melodies darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Katou's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Melodies before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
TIT 22 - Booker v Bell
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Melodies moves away from the strike by Blanks.
Melodies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melodies listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blanks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Melodies as he connects with a hook.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
A cross from Melodies lands.
Melodies thuds his right hand into Blanks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melodies bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Blanks is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Blanks is looking to close the distance but Melodies sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Blanks crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Blanks is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Billy Blanks spoke after the fight, saying 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.
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Event:
GH4: Kromog vs Snow
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Miz fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Melodies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Miz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Melodies is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
Miz has a couple of punches blocked by Melodies.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Melodies rushes Miz and presses him up against the cage.
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Miz fails to land.
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melodies blocks it with crossed arms.
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melodies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miz tries to work over Melodies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Melodies takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Miz looks winded!
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Joan Miz has been cut.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Miz tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
Nice body punch from Melodies - that landed with a thud.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melodies presses Miz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Melodies rushes Miz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies lands with a short shot to 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Miz tries to keep at a distance but Melodies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies is leaning against Miz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Melodies is working Miz over against the cage.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizs head.
A short left from Melodies.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Melodies.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Melodies clinches with his opponent.
Melodies works on Miz's body with a couple of short punches.
Melodies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melodies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
Miz struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Miz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melodies avoids it.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Melodies pushes Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but Melodies blocks with his arms.
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks it.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Miz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melodies.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Melodies.
A short right from Melodies on the inside.
Melodies lands a body punch.
A short right from Melodies.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Melodies forces Miz back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Melodies moves into range and clinches up with Miz.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melodies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
Melodies digs a right hand underneath Miz's ribcage. Miz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Miz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Miz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies is struggling to control the position.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melodies blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Melodies pushes Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Miz is breathing heavily.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies cracks a nice hook into Miz's ribs.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Melodies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Miz is rocked!
Melodies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Miz is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Melodies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miz seems to have recovered his senses.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizs head.
Good body shot from Melodies.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
A right hand to the body from Melodies.
#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Melodies has closed the distance and engaged Miz in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melodies. #BC#
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Melodies darts in and clinches Miz up against the cage.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Miz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Melodies.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melodies lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards. #BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Miz tries to keep at a distance but Melodies has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies wants to clinch up but Miz keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Melodies has Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Miz's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Melodies.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Melodies tries to clinch but Miz is having none of it.
Miz throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
Miz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies doesn't manage to clinch there - Miz circles away.
Melodies wants to clinch up but Miz keeps it at a distance.
Melodies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies slips under a jab from Miz.
Miz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joan Miz's cut.
That's time! Melodies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Melodies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miz can do to turn this around?
A short right from Melodies.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Melodies.
#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Melodies has managed to clinch.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Miz.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Melodies drives through and clinches with Miz against the cage.
Miz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Miz tries to land knees in the clinch but Melodies avoids the damage to the body.
Miz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies is working Miz over against the cage.#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Miz throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies moves in looking to clinch but Miz pushes him off.
Miz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melodies.
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks 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!
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
Miz can't find room to land a body shot as Melodies controls the action.
Miz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Melodies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melodies lands a hook that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz misses with the head strike.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miz fails to land. #T3#
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Joan Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Miz.#CL#
Melodies has managed to clinch.
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4##BC#
Melodies breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Melodies rushes Miz and presses him up against the cage.
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks it.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Miz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melodies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melodies lands with a left to 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!
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melodies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GH2: Snow vs Acid
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Berg. No joy for Melodies on that attempt.
No luck for Berg with that takedown attempt.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melodies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melodies shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Christopher Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taz Melodies.
Melodies is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melodies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berg is fending him off so far but Melodies persists. Nope, Berg circles away and we're back to standing.
Berg darts in looking for a takedown but Melodies gets double underhooks and turns Berg into the cage.
Berg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melodies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melodies leaves Berg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melodies darts in looking for a takedown but Berg gets double underhooks and turns Melodies into the cage.
Melodies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Berg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Melodies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Berg's waist but Berg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melodies off to one side.
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Melodies counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melodies.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Berg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies presses Berg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berg or not. #T2#
Melodies gets through Berg's defenses to land a nice punch 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!#BC2#
Melodies manages to break the clinch.
Melodies shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melodies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berg defends well and Melodies ends up having to push Berg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berg misses with a takedown attempt - Melodies sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Berg scores with a takedown into Melodies's guard.
Melodies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melodies keeps trying to improve his position.
Berg passes into half guard. #T3#
Berg moves nicely into side control.
Berg wants to control but Melodies is keeping him busy.
Berg tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melodies tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Berg has hold of Melodies's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Melodies seems comfortable defending it but Berg has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Melodies is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Melodies is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Berg couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Christopher Berg!
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