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Event:
Slavic FL33 Jackson-Greydorian
Date: Jun 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Melton shoots in looking for a takedown. Coloradas tries to sprawl out of it but Melton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coloradas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coloradas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.#KD#
Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Melton tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Melton back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Melton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Coloradas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mangas Coloradas!
Mangas Coloradas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 30
Date: May 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Theodorakis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Theodorakis stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Theodorakis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Melton quickly recovers to half guard.
Theodorakis working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Theodorakis 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. Melton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Theodorakis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Theodoros Theodorakis!
Theodoros Theodorakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 25
Date: Apr 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Fobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Melton pushes Fobbs up against the ropes in a clinch.
Melton taking a breather.
Fobbs tries to break free but Melton pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Fobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Melton gets the takedown into side control.
Melton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fobbs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fobbs is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fobbs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Melton off and has taken his back!
Melton trying to get back to his feet but Fobbs is in full control for now.
Fobbs has the hooks in. Melton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Fobbs gets his hands free as Melton looks to control.
Fobbs wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
Melton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Melton trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Melton right now.
Fobbs is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Melton up.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Fobbs controlling the positon.
Fobbs tries to get the hooks in deep but Melton pushed the leg off.
Fobbs gets his hands free as Melton looks to control. #T2#
Fobbs slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fobbs struggling to keep hold of the position.
Melton is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fobbs controlling well, preventing Melton from escaping the position.
Melton covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Melton tries to roll but Fobbs sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Fobbs has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Melton! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fobbs gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Fobbs! |
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Event:
Slavic FL 21
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
Kyle Veli really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 159.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Zion Melton was cancelled. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 17
Date: Mar 17, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton wants to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Melton.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
De Rossi lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
De Rossi takes the fight into the clinch.
Melton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Melton tries a body shot but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton working hard to break the clinch.
De Rossi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melton.#BC2#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Melton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
De Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Melton.
De Rossi dodges an elbow strike from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but De Rossi has double underhooks.
De Rossi lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
De Rossi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Melton.
De Rossi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meltons head.
De Rossi managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
De Rossi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but De Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Rossi scores with a shot to the side of Melton's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Rossi avoiding damage as Melton throws knees to the body.
De Rossi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T3#
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton is trying to push De Rossi away but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Melton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Melton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
De Rossi taking a breather.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
A short left from Melton. #BC2#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Rossi defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
De Rossi tries to stall but Melton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Melton'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.
De Rossi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Rossi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Rossi landing knees to the head.
Melton lands a body punch.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton wants to get back to striking at distance but De Rossi won't allow it.
De Rossi misses with a knee to the head.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe De Rossi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Melton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Rossi to the ground. Melton is now in De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi wants to stand up but Melton is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Melton throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is standing up over De Rossi. De Rossi looks to escape but Melton dives into side control.
De Rossi tries to escape but Melton is in control. #T1#
Melton working away.
De Rossi trying his best to control but Melton has mounted him.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Melton has a good base and remains in mount.
Melton misses with a head shot.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Melton lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Melton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can De Rossi hang on?
A nice elbow there by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.
De Rossi wants to get back to his feet.
Melton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Melton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
De Rossi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Melton.
De Rossi tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Rossi regains half guard.
Melton stops De Rossi from getting back to his feet.
Melton wants to stand up but De Rossi is controlling the position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Rossi tries to kick Melton off but Melton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Melton lands strikes from half guard.
De Rossi gets full guard.
Melton postures up in De Rossi's guard and throws a big left but De Rossi blocks it.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Melton shoots in for a double leg but De Rossi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Melton goes for a double leg but De Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as De Rossi continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Melton breaks the clinch.
#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from De Rossi.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, De Rossi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Melton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from De Rossi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi blocks an uppercut.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Melton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
De Rossi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Melton tries a knee to the head but De Rossi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by De Rossi.
Melton can't break the clinch.
Melton lands a left hand.
De Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Rossi misses with a knee strike.
De Rossi has Melton pressed against the ropes, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by De Rossi.
De Rossi takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melton.
De Rossi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Melton lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Giuseppe De Rossi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton wants to break free but De Rossi has control.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Rossi.
De Rossi lands a right hand.
Melton lands an elbow inside.
Melton working aggressively here.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Melton fails to land.
Giuseppe De Rossi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melton blocking some punches.
#T3#
Melton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Rossi has him pressed against the ropes.
Melton misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Melton.
Melton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. De Rossi is defending well for now.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but De Rossi has the dominant position.#BC2#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
De Rossi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Melton, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Melton tries to keep at a distance but De Rossi has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Melton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Melton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Rossi is keeping busy.
De Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but Melton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but De Rossi avoids the damage to the body.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Rossi tries to land a knee to the head but Melton blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Melton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Rossi's elbow.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Rossi as Melton tries to tie him up.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but De Rossi keeps him there for the moment.
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 Giuseppe De Rossi.
I think De Rossi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe De Rossi!
Giuseppe De Rossi 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. |
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Event:
GDL 141: San VS Moen
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Low tests Melton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melton shoots in for a double leg but Low sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Low misses its intended target.
As Low tries to get set, Melton tries to push him back and clinch up but Low manages to avoid the attempt.
Low 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.
A cross from Low lands.#CUT2#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.#TD#
Low gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Melton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Low is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melton throws a big elbow that misses. #ES2#
Low has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Melton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Low is trying to break the clinch but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
Low is trying to push Melton away but Melton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Low is trying to break free.
Low wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Low looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Melton tries to throw a body punch but Low avoids it by throwing Melton back against the cage.
Melton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Low's efforts to push away.
Melton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to Melton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1##BC2#
Low manages to break the clinch.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.
Melton throws a head kick that Low semi-blocks.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Low defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low lands a jab to the head.
Shawn Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Low.
Melton slips under a jab from Low.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Low!
Low leaves Melton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2##TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Low has one foot on Melton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Low throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
A punch combination from Low misses.
Low throws a big shot that misses.
Low misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melton darts in looking for a takedown but Low gets double underhooks and turns Melton into the cage.
Melton just leaning against Low, taking a breather. #BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Low misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Low. #TD#
Melton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Low looks winded!#T3#
Low pushes Melton off but Melton dives into side control.
Melton prevents Low from escaping the position.
Melton in side control, throwing shots but Low defends.
Low wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Low explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Melton fails with the takedown.
Low throws a counter combo.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense.
Melton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Low.
Melton slips under a jab.
Melton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Low is fending him off so far but Melton persists. Nope, Low circles away and we're back to standing.
Low misses with an uppercut.
Melton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Low swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shawn Low seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Melton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Low sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Melton moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Melton.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton is trying to maintain a safe position but Low gets an underhook and turns Melton into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Low's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Low is trying to force a seperation but Melton has the dominant position.
Melton landing knees to the body.
Melton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton prevents Low from breaking the clinch.
Melton digs a right hand underneath Low's ribcage. Low let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Low keeps control of Melton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Low dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Melton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Low.
Low misses the jab.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.
Low throws out a counter right but Melton avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Low tries to keep at a distance but Melton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Melton.
A frustrated look appears on Low's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Low tries to break the clinch but Melton is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Low is trying to break the clinch but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Melton.
#BC#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
Low looks to land a combination. Melton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Low misses the target.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.#T1#
Melton tries to clinch up but Low circles away and keeps his distance.
Melton misses with a takedown attempt - Low sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Low finds it's way through Melton's defenses.
Melton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Low darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shawn Low seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Low throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Low has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melton connects with an inside leg kick.
Low throws a lazy right hand but Melton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt.
Zion Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Low lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melton circles away quickly and effectively.
Low lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melton circles away quickly and effectively.
Low is breathing heavily.#CL#
Melton clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Melton obliges.#T2#
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Low in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melton digs a right hand into Low's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Low's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Melton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Low defends well and Melton ends up having to push Low into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Melton lands a good knee to the midsection. Low won't want to take too many of those.
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Low in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melton slips a jab and a cross from Low.
Melton dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Melton's head and hops out.
Low is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Melton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Low misses with an uppercut. Melton saw that one coming.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Low sneaks out the side door and pushes Melton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Melton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3#
Low moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Low misses with a wild combination.
Melton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melton is defended easily by Low.
A jab from Low misses.
Melton blocks a jab.
Melton wants to clinch up but Low keeps it at a distance.
Melton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense.
Nice defenses there by Melton.
Good shot there by Low.
Melton slips under a jab from Low.
Melton slips a straight right by Low.#T4#
Melton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Melton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Low was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Low 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.
Low connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low throws a right hand that Melton ducks under and follows up with a left that Melton also avoids with ease.
Low 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.
Low throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely.
Low defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melton.
Low throws a hook but Melton avoids it easily.
Melton dives in for a single leg takedown but Low sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Melton has Low pressed against the cage, preventing Low from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Melton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melton working Low over with knees to the body.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Low is looking to break free of the clinch but Melton has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton lands a nice knee to the body.
Melton lands an elbow inside.
Low is looking to break free of the clinch but Melton has double underhooks.
Melton lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Low misses with a wild combination.
Melton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Low uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Low. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Low.
Low misses with a left hand #CL#
and Melton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Low wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Low wants to get back to striking at distance but Melton won't allow it.
#BC2#
Low manages to break the clinch.
Low avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton wants to clinch.
Low takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melton moves out of range as Low strikes.
Low lands with a hook. Melton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Low throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely.
Melton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Low waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton.
Low displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melton.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zion Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melton shoots for a takedown but Low saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Low swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Low thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Low throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Melton shoots in and bounces Low off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Low is looking to stand up but Melton isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Low wants to get back to his feet but Melton passes into half guard.
Melton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Low tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Low holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Melton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Low trying desperately to get to his feet.
Melton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Low is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#ES2#
Low bucks up and throws Melton to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD#
Melton dives in and scores a takedown into Low's guard.
Melton prevents Low from getting back to his feet.
Low is wriggling around but Melton manages to pass to half guard.
Low on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Low wants to get back to his feet.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Melton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Low is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well.
Low tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Low is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Melton landing punches.
Low is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Low is in a horrible position here. Melton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Low can do anything to dispel that myth.
Low squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zion Melton has stepped it up - he knows he needs 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 Zion Melton.
I think Low 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Low! |
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Event:
GDL 138:Adlehyde VS Fortuna
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Bizo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Melton clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Melton obliges.
Bizo digs a right hand underneath Melton's ribcage. Melton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Melton - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Melton.
Melton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Melton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bizo up against the cage.#BC2#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bizo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Melton was covering up waiting for the punch and Bizo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Melton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Melton keeping moving, preventing Bizo from controlling successfully.
Bizo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES2#
Melton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Melton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bizo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizo trying to control the position.
Melton is looking to stand up but Bizo won't let him. #T2#
Melton landing with the ground and pound.
Bizo looking to control.
Bizo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizo is trying to hold Melton in close to prevent damage but Melton has managed to pass into half guard.
Bizo wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Melton lands a nice short elbow.
Bizo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Melton manages to mount him!
Bizo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bizo gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Bizo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bizo trying to control the position.
Melton throws a big right hand that misses.
Bizo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melton. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bizo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Melton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Melton is thwarting Bizo's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Melton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Melton pushes Bizo up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Melton to work.
Melton tries to land knees in the clinch but Bizo avoids the damage to the body.
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bizo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Melton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Melton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bizo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Melton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bizo's guard.
Bizo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Bizo misses.
Melton tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Melton shoots in and gets a takedown into Bizo's guard.
Bizo uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T1##TD#
Melton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bizo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bizo won't allow Melton to get back to his feet.
Bizo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizo is controlling him.
Melton thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bizo forces his way into half guard.
Melton is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Bizo is pressing down on Melton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melton is holding on for now. #ES2#
Melton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bizo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Melton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Melton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bizo avoids it.#TD#
Bizo has Melton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bizo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Melton tumbling to the mat - Bizo dives into Melton's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton keeping full guard, as Bizo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bizo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bizo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bizo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zion Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Bizo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton wants to stand up but Bizo is controlling him. #SUB#
Bizo has gone for a leg lock! Melton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bizo's guard.#REVB##ES#
Bizo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Melton is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Melton crunches a lovely knee into Bizo's ribcage.
Melton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Melton working Bizo over with knees to the body.
Melton just leaning against Bizo, taking a breather.
Melton landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Melton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES#
Bizo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Melton crunches a lovely knee into Bizo's ribcage.
Melton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Melton on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zion Melton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Melton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.#TD2#
Melton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bizo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bizo trying to keep a closed guard but Melton is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Bizo wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD#
Melton gets caught napping as Bizo dives in and scores a takedown. Melton manages to retain guard.
Melton wants to stand and escape but Bizo is having none of it.
Bizo passes Melton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bizo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melton landing a few short strikes.
Bizo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
Bizo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Melton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Melton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2##SUB#
Bizo is trying to work for a kimura but Melton is defending well.
Bizo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #ES2#
Melton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bizo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bizo managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Melton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melton can't find room to land a body shot as Bizo controls the action.
#TD#
Bizo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bizo manages to end up in side control.
Melton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bizo's sensitive parts. #T3##TD2#
Melton shoots in and bounces Bizo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Melton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bizo wants to stand and escape but Melton is having none of it.
Melton is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizo has wrist control.
Bizo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Melton stopping the sweep attempt from Bizo.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bizo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD2#
Melton dives in and scores a takedown into Bizo's guard.
Melton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zion Melton.
I've got Melton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zion Melton! |
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Event:
GDL 133: Adlehyde VS Hadjilis
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Wyte cracks Melton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Zion Melton has been cut.
Melton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Wyte tries to get set, Melton tries to push him back and clinch up but Wyte manages to avoid the attempt.
Melton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wyte throws the left hand but Melton avoids the punch easily.
Melton slips under a jab from Wyte.#KD2#
Wyte lands a big uppercut and Melton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melton looks OK. Wyte waves Melton back to his feet!#ROC2#Melton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyte.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josh Wyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton.
Melton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Wyte gets caught napping as Melton dives in and scores a takedown. Wyte manages to retain guard.
Wyte is wriggling around but Melton manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Melton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wyte to stand up.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been hearing reports that Melton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Melton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wyte to the ground. Melton is now in Wyte's guard.
Wyte has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Melton has passed into side control.
Melton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wyte to see if he's OK.#T1#
Wyte tries to improve position but can't.
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Melton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wyte is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton lands a few punches from side control.
Wyte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Melton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wyte down.
Melton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wyte looks winded!#T2#
Melton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Melton is working Wyte over with some ground and pound from side control. #SU#
Melton decides to stand back up. Melton steps back and let's Wyte get back to his feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wyte enables Melton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wyte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wyte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melton distracts Wyte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melton postures up and lands a big shot to Wyte's brow.
Melton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Melton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wyte wants to improve his position but instead Melton has moved into half guard.
Melton is nestled in close to Wyte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Melton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wyte is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Melton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton winds up and cracks Wyte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Melton.
Melton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Melton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Melton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Wyte is trying to maintain the position but Melton is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton drops an elbow to the side of Wyte's head. #SU#
Melton escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Melton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Melton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Melton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zion Melton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Melton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zion Melton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton moves out of range of the strikes.
Josh Wyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Melton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wyte pushes Melton off but Melton dives into side control.
Melton cracks Wyte with a big elbow.
Melton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wyte taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wyte wants to control but Melton postures up.
Melton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Melton landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Melton stands up.
Wyte is breathing heavily.
Wyte throws an overhand right that lands on Melton's shoulder, as Melton tries to avoid the shot.
Melton attempts a counter takedown but Wyte avoids it well and moves away.
Wyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1##TD#
Melton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wyte is looking to stand back up but Melton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wyte. #REVB#
Melton winds up and cracks Wyte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Melton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU#
Melton escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Melton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wyte tries to kick Melton off in order to stand up. Melton Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T2#
Melton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyte can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyte taking a bit of punishment here - Melton scoring with strikes.
Melton scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Melton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wyte tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wyte tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Melton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Melton looking to finish Wyte with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wyte!
Melton with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Melton is landing with some decent strikes but Wyte is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wyte hang on?
Melton scoring with strikes but Wyte is staying in there. #ROC#Wyte is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Melton.
Wyte is still in real trouble! Can Melton finish him?
Wyte working to try and regain half guard.
Melton with the ground and pound from mount.
Melton lands a big shot to the head and Wyte winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zion Melton! |
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Event:
GDL 129: Low VS Larson
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melton defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Nurmagomedov has closed the distance and engaged Melton in a clinch.
Melton stops a takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Melton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Melton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melton works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Melton instigates a clinch.
Melton struggles to land a body shot inside as Nurmagomedov controls his hands.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Melton, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miroslav Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Melton with a series of wild strikes but Melton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov misses with a double jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Melton avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Melton avoids it well. #T1#
Melton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton wants to clinch.
Melton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Melton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Melton is defending well.
Nurmagomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Melton is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov working the head with strikes.
Melton takes a nasty 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!
Nurmagomedov tries to move to mount but Melton blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
Melton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Melton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is putting a hurting on Melton here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Melton with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Melton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Melton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Melton is working away. #T3##SUB#
Nurmagomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Melton throws Nurmagomedov to one side and escapes!#CL#
Nurmagomedov rushes Melton and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Melton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Melton ducks under and follows up with a left that Melton also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Melton.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Melton, which made it look bad.
Melton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Melton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Melton with a series of wild strikes but Melton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Melton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Melton. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov jumps guard but Melton stands there with Nurmagomedov around his waist. Nurmagomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Melton.
Nurmagomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melton scores with a knee to the head.
#BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks from the clinch.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD2#
Melton lands a left and a right that send Nurmagomedov crashing to the mat, dazed. Melton thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Melton needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Nurmagomedov just on the top of the head. Nurmagomedov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Nurmagomedov - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zion Melton!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not the Russian number 432 for nothing'. |
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Event:
GDL 125: Biden VS Anderson
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Melton misses with a head kick.
Melton throws a sloppy head kick and Moen moves out of range easily.
Melton misses with a head kick.
Melton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moen.
#CL#
Melton has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Melton misses with a hook. Moen ducked under it nicely.
Moen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton manages to avoid it.
A big left from Moen misses. #CL#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Melton.
Moen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Melton is keeping busy.#BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
Melton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton was well out of range. Poor timing from Moen.#T1#
Melton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moen avoids the head kick by Melton.
Moen just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Moen stuns Melton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moen swings for the body but Melton moves out of range.
Zion Melton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Melton darts in and clinches Moen up against the cage.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Melton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moen slows down the pace here.
Melton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Melton clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Melton darts in and clinches Moen up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moen stalling in the clinch but Melton improves position. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton misses with a low kick.
Moen loads up on a big right hand but Melton slips the punch.#CL#
Melton forces Moen back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Melton.
#CL#
Melton closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Melton pushes Moen up against the cage in a clinch.
Moen leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
A slow jab from Melton misses its intended target.
Melton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zion Melton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Melton closes the distance and clinches.
Melton tries to work over Moen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Melton manages to break the clinch.
Melton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Moen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Melton is trying to maintain the position but Moen is very close to passing his half guard.
Melton looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moen wants to free his trapped foot but Melton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Melton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moen on the ground.
Melton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Moen tries to pass to full mount but Melton defends it.
Moen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moen trying to mount his opponent but Melton defends it.
Moen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moen blocks the strikes from Melton.
Melton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moen is working away from the top position though.
Moen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Melton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Moen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Moen decides to pull guard. #SU#
Moen is working an open guard so Melton takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Melton closes the distance and clinches.
Melton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Melton lands a knee to the body.
#BC#
Melton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Melton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Melton misses with a straight right.
Moen tries to clinch up but Melton circles away and keeps his distance.
Moen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMelton.#CL#
Melton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
Melton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moen can do to turn this around?
Moen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Melton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moen looking to stall.
#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Melton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moen pushes down on Melton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Melton wants to get back to his feet.
Moen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Melton! #T2#
Moen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Melton is squirming around, avoiding Moen's attempts to control the action.
Melton can't escape the position.
Melton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moen controlling from the full mount.
Melton is squirming around, avoiding Moen's attempts to control the action.
Melton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Moen. What's that going to do exactly? #T3#
Melton tries to hold on but Moen postures up.
Moen unloading with bombs!
Moen tries to control but Melton wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moen is landing with some decent strikes but Melton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Moen controlling his opponent.
Moen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Arild Moen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Moen controlling his opponent.
Melton is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Moen won't let Melton get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Moen controlling the position easily from mount.
Melton really wants to buck Moen off and get back to his feet.
Moen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Moen avoids the attempt from Melton to control.
Moen with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Moen has isolated one of Melton's arms. Melton looking to fight him off but Moen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arild Moen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
MccGregor feints and as Melton raises his hands in defense, MccGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MccGregor is aware though and is defending well.
MccGregor trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
MccGregor controlling from the top position.
MccGregor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melton's guard.
Melton wants to control but MccGregor is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MccGregor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Melton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MccGregor is keen to just control but Melton is a slippery customer.
Melton is looking to control MccGregor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melton avoid being mounted?#T1#
MccGregor throwing shots but Melton is blocking nicely.
MccGregor wants to free his trapped foot but Melton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
MccGregor working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton wants to improve his position but MccGregor is controlling well.
MccGregor works his way into full mount!
Melton gets back to half guard.#T2#
Melton is positioning himself well to prevent MccGregor advancing to mount.
MccGregor trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom.
MccGregor throwing shots but Melton is blocking nicely.
Melton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MccGregor trying to control from half guard but Melton is working away.
Melton wants to control but MccGregor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MccGregor moves nicely into side control.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.
Melton regains half guard.#T3#
Melton is pressing down on MccGregor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MccGregor wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving. #SUB#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MccGregor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
MccGregor is sitting in close to Melton's body. Melton has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! MccGregor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, MccGregor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Melton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zion Melton! |
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