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INY 20 - Fallon v Melton II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petjka Durak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petjka Durak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petjka Durak!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matrix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matrix is working for a submission of some sort.
Matrix is looking for a kimura here.
Durak wants to improve his position but Matrix is controlling well.
Well, if Matrix is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Matrix is trying to work for a kimura but Durak is defending well.
Durak tries to get to full guard but Matrix has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix stalling.
Matrix is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durak is just riding it out for now. Matrix eventually gives up the hold.
Matrix has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Durak defend it? Matrix steps over the head and cranks it - Durak is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Matrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Matrix!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Magaba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Magaba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Animal I Have Become . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Magaba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montes stuffs the takedown attempt from Magaba. Magaba gets slowly back to his feet.
Montes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Montes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montes looks to land a combination but Magaba avoids it well.
Magaba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Montes misses with a double jab.
Magaba fails with the takedown
and Montes counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Magaba or perhaps it was just good defense by Montes which made him look bad.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt
and Magaba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magaba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Montes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Magaba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magaba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Montes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montes scores with a one two! Magaba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Montes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magaba misses with a takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a series of strikes. Magaba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Magaba feints and as Montes raises his hands in defense, Magaba changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magaba is breathing heavily.
Magaba being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Montes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Montes has escaped and now he's on top!
Montes throwing strikes but missing.
Montes throws a big elbow that misses.
Magaba isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Montes stacks Magaba on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Montes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montes wants to control but Magaba is keeping him busy.
Montes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Magaba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba actively working from the bottom here.
Montes prevents Magaba from improving his position.
Magaba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magaba.
Magaba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montes passes into half guard.
Magaba is staying active underneath Montes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magaba is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montes trying to control from half guard but Magaba is working away.
Magaba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Montes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Magaba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba actively working from the bottom here.
Montes trying to control the action but Magaba is working from the bottom.
Montes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Magaba is refusing to be controlled, as Montes sits in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Humberto Montes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Magaba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montes counters with a one-two to the body.
Montes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Magaba gets the takedown into side control.
Magaba is trying to get an arm triangle but Montes is defending well.
Magaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Montes's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magaba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magaba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Montes's legs.
Montes sneaks back into half guard.
Magaba seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magaba is looking for a kimura but Montes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magaba to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Humberto Montes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Montes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montes.
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magaba shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Magaba 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.
Magaba gets tackled into the cage by Montes. Montes maintains the clinch.
Montes lands with a right to the head.
Montes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Montes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montes.
Montes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Montes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Montes cracks Magaba with a nice body shot.
Magaba can't get the takedown.
Montes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes digs a right hand into Magaba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magaba's gas tank.
Montes misses with a punch to the body.
Magaba manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Montes from controlling successfully.
Magaba looking to control.
Montes wants to control from the top but Magaba keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Montes is pushing down on Magaba's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magaba is fighting to maintain full guard but Montes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magaba on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Montes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Magaba gets back to full guard.
Mookie Magaba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Montes escapes and throws Magaba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Magaba trying to remain calm as Montes controls from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montes wants to control but Magaba is keeping him busy.
Magaba struggling a bit here.
Magaba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Montes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magaba is not content to let Montes control the position.
Montes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Magaba tries to buck Montes off but Montes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes trying to control the action but Magaba is working from the bottom.
Montes controlling from side mount.
Magaba is not content to let Montes control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Humberto Montes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Magaba closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Magaba pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magaba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magaba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montes's waist but Montes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magaba off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montes.
Montes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Montes duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes scores with a three punch combo!
Montes lands with a nice combination. Magaba backs away looking to recover.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montes!
Montes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magaba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Montes scores with a body shot.
Magaba fails to land the takedown.
Montes is working the combinations to good effect here.
Montes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Montes duly obliges.
Montes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montes.
Montes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magaba backs up against the cage.
Magaba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away.
Montes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magaba on the side of the head.
Magaba is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Montes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montes.
Magaba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montes counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Montes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Montes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Magaba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montes looks to land a combination but Magaba avoids it well.
Magaba seems to have got his legs back now.
Magaba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Magaba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Montes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magaba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Montes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Montes.
Magaba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Montes to counter with a crisp jab.
Magaba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Montes to the ground. Magaba is now in Montes's guard.
Magaba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montes dives on top into guard.
Magaba keeping moving, preventing Montes from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Montes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Montes wants to control from the top but Magaba keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Humberto Montes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Magaba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Montes avoids it really well and circles away.
Montes stalks Magaba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magaba's face. Magaba staggers backwards, shaken.
Montes scores with a nice strike.
Montes doesn't manage to clinch there - Magaba circles away.
Magaba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Magaba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Montes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magaba scrambles back to his feet.
Montes throws a series of strikes that have Magaba backpedaling.
Magaba fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mookie Magaba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magaba has his takedown stuffed
and Montes counters with a two punch combo.
Magaba looks for a takedown but Montes sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Montes scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magaba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Montes.
Montes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Montes both land. Nice combination.
Montes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Montes lands a two punch combo.
Magaba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Magaba drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magaba has Montes in his guard.
Magaba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Montes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magaba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magaba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Montes passes into half guard.
Magaba is looking to get back to full guard here but Montes has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montes is looking to take a break and control but Magaba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magaba is not content to let Montes control the position.
Montes happy to just control the position for now.
Magaba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magaba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Montes's best efforts.
Mookie Magaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magaba tries to get to full guard but Montes has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Montes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humberto Montes!
During a confident post fight interview, Humberto Montes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Chojacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shane Chojacki was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Smithers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shane Chojacki!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smithers tries to clinch but Chojacki is having none of it.
Horrible takedown by Chojacki or perhaps it was just good defense by Smithers which made him look bad.
Smithers throws a low kick but Chojacki avoids it.
Smithers looks to land a combination but Chojacki avoids it well.
Smithers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smithers.
Chojacki rushes Smithers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chojacki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smithers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithers lands a big right hand that sends Chojacki crashing to the mat! Smithers stays standing though and waves Chojacki back to his feet!
Chojacki is rocked!
Crack! Smithers connects with the perfect overhand right and Chojacki falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smithers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Smithers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Tinsdell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tinsdell's choice of entrance music: "Left Behind" by Slipknot. On his way into the cage it seems that Samuel Washington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samuel Washington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Tinsdell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tinsdell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Washington.
Washington lands with a hook. Tinsdell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tinsdell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tinsdells head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Washington pressing his opponent against the cage.
Washington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington holds him up against the cage and eventually Tinsdell drops back down to his feet.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington gets underhooks to prevent Tinsdell's takedown attempt.
Washington stalling in the clinch.
Tinsdell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Tinsdell back against the cage.
Tinsdell fails to pull guard.
Tinsdell jumps guard but Washington turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tinsdell up against the cage.
Washington seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinsdell tries to pull guard but Washington won't allow it.
Tinsdell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Washington walks away with a smile on his face. Tinsdell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell fails with the takedown.
Tinsdell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Washington's waist but Washington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tinsdell off to one side.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tinsdell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tinsdell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Washington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tinsdell on the ground.
Tinsdell trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Washington stuffs the takedown attempt from Tinsdell. Tinsdell gets slowly back to his feet.
Tinsdell shoots in and gets a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington controlling the position.
Tinsdell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington has Tinsdell pulled in close to control his posture.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Samuel Washington just wasn't active enough.
Tinsdell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tinsdell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinsdell misses with a takedown attempt - Washington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tinsdell is defended easily by Washington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell blocks a jab.
Tinsdell avoids the body shot from Washington.
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tinsdell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tinsdell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tinsdell dives in and scores a takedown into Washington's guard.
Washington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tinsdell postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tinsdell forces his way into half guard.
Washington moves into full guard.
Tinsdell looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tinsdell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tinsdell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Washington's guard.
Tinsdell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington controlling Tinsdell's posture.
Tinsdell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tinsdell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington wants to sweep but no luck.
Tinsdell tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Washington wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tinsdell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Tinsdell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Nice sprawl there from Washington as Tinsdell shoots in.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Washington gets caught napping as Tinsdell dives in and scores a takedown. Washington manages to retain guard.
Tinsdell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tinsdell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Washington pulls Tinsdell in close to his closed guard and prevents Tinsdell from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
Tinsdell trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice shot by Washington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tinsdell's shoulder, as Tinsdell tries to avoid the shot.
Washington staying out of range there.
Tinsdell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tinsdell tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tinsdell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Washington after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Washington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Washington as the two fighters clinch.
Washington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Washington is working Tinsdell over against the cage.
Tinsdell is trying to drag Washington to the mat but Washington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tinsdell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tinsdell is breathing heavily.
Washington is pushing Tinsdell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Washington for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tinsdell or perhaps it was just good defense by Washington which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell shoots for a takedown but Washington saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Washington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony Tinsdell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Washington. Beautiful body shot.
Tinsdell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Anthony Tinsdell 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Tinsdell blocks the leg kick.
Tinsdell doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
No luck for Tinsdell with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Washington lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tinsdell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tinsdell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Samuel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washington scores with a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington 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.
Tinsdell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Washington on his heels. He'll look to pass Washington's guard now, I'm sure.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tinsdell is one step ahead there.
Washington is trying to control the position but Tinsdell postures up.
Tinsdell preventing the sweep.
Washington is controlling Tinsdell's posture.
Tinsdell trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel Washington has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tinsdell fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tinsdell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
Tinsdell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Washington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tinsdell somewhat.
Samuel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Tinsdell.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samuel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Tinsdell walks into a stiff left hand from Washington.
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt.
Tinsdell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Washington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anthony Tinsdell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Tinsdell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tinsdell.
Tinsdell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Washington there.
Tinsdell checks the leg kick.
Washington's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Washington duly obliges.
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!
Tinsdell looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Washington lands.
Tinsdell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tinsdell is rocked!
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tinsdell is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
Tinsdell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tinsdell at a distance.
Washington tries to work over Tinsdell's front leg with a kick but Tinsdell checks it.
Tinsdell seems to have recovered his senses.
Washington jabs at Tinsdell's body.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tinsdell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington punishes Tinsdell's body with a nice straight punch.
Tinsdell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinsdell.
Washington lands a right hook to the body.
Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Washington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Washington displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Washington both land. Nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington tries to score with a low kick but Tinsdell moves his leg out of the way.
Washington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samuel Washington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Tinsdell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Washington, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wlodzimierz Gaszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Hagler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaszewski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Fuel. Wlodzimierz Gaszewski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marvin Hagler's chin.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wlodzimierz Gaszewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaszewski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagler was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hagler.
Gaszewski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Gaszewski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hagler.
Hagler wants to land a leg kick but Gaszewski is out of range.
Hagler throws a sloppy head kick and Gaszewski moves out of range easily.
Hagler throws a low kick, looking for Gaszewski's leg but Gaszewski calmly moves out of range.
Gaszewski misses with a double jab
and Gaszewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagler is looking to chop away at Gaszewski's legs.
Gaszewski has closed the distance and engaged Hagler in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Gaszewski.
It looks like Marvin Hagler has been cut.
Hagler blocks an elbow strike.
Hagler is trying to push Gaszewski away but Gaszewski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hagler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hagler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaszewski throws a body punch but Hagler moves out of range.
Gaszewski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaszewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagler.
A leg kick checked by Gaszewski.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaszewski.
Hagler lands a two punch combo.
Gaszewski looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagler is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaszewski blocks the leg kick.
Gaszewski throws a poor cross that misses
and Hagler counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaszewski wants to clinch up but Hagler keeps it at a distance.
Gaszewski throws a shot from downtown. Hagler moves away and avoids it.
Hagler tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaszewski misses the jab.
Hagler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaszewski counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
Gaszewski throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Hagler stalling in the clinch but Gaszewski improves position.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hagler has had enough of the clinch but Gaszewski keeps him there for the moment.
Gaszewski misses with an elbow strike.
Gaszewski lands an elbow inside that Hagler shrugs off.
Hagler takes an elbow to the temple.
Gaszewski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Marvin Hagler's cut even more.
Hagler tries to circle away but Gaszewski has him pinned against the cage.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski keeps control of Hagler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaszewski throws an elbow but misses.
Gaszewski throws an elbow that misses.
Hagler is looking to control Gaszewski's arms but Gaszewski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hagler has his back to the cage.
Hagler blocks an elbow strike.
Hagler avoids the elbow strike from Gaszewski, against the cage.
Gaszewski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gaszewski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaszewski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hagler's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaszewski pushes off an throws an elbow but Hagler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hagler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gaszewski tries to clinch but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaszewski is out of range.
Gaszewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaszewski misses the body punch
and Hagler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gaszewski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hagler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaszewski moves away.
Hagler is looking to land body kicks.
Gaszewski tries to clinch up but Hagler circles away and keeps his distance.
Gaszewski lands with a good body shot.
Marvin Hagler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaszewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Hagler circles away.
Gaszewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hagler.
Gaszewski tries to clinch there but Hagler circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagler avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hagler.
Gaszewski throws a body punch but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler tried to score with a low kick but Gaszewski checks it.
Gaszewski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
Wlodzimierz Gaszewski is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaszewski wants to clinch
and Hagler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski lands a glancing blow to the side of Hagler's head.
Gaszewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hagler misses with a kick to the body.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot.
Gaszewski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagler manages to avoid it.
Hagler thows a body kick. Gaszewski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hagler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gaszewski is out of range and Hagler settles back down.
Hagler tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaszewski tries to clinch there but Hagler circles away.
Gaszewski moves away from the strike by Hagler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hagler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hagler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hagler tries to land a front kick but Gaszewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gaszewski blocks a head kick by Hagler.
Gaszewski tries to clinch but Hagler moves out of range.
Gaszewski misses with an uppercut.
Gaszewski checks a leg kick.
Gaszewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hagler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gaszewski throws a body punch but Hagler moves out of range.
Hagler tried to score with a low kick but Gaszewski checks it.
Gaszewski blocks a leg kick.
Hagler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Gaszewski misses.
Gaszewski thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gaszewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marvin Hagler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marvin Hagler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hagler throws a low kick, looking for Gaszewski's leg but Gaszewski calmly moves out of range.
Gaszewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagler moves away.
Gaszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Gaszewski tries to clinch there but Hagler circles away.
A shot to the body from Gaszewski misses
and Hagler counters with a thumping low kick.
Gaszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaszewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hagler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaszewski misses with a double jab
and Hagler counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
Gaszewski tries to clinch up.
Gaszewski misses with a wild body shot.
Hagler connects with a leg kick. Gaszewski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hagler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hagler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gaszewski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaszewski.
Gaszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski swings for the body but Hagler moves out of range.
Gaszewski misses the shot to the body.
Gaszewski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Hagler.
Gaszewski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hagler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hagler misses with a low kick.
Gaszewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hagler swats away the attempt to clinch by Gaszewski.
Hagler thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaszewski throws a nice looking combination but Hagler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaszewski avoids the head kick by Hagler.
Hagler misses with a leg kick.
Gaszewski drives through and clinches with Hagler against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaszewski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hagler's brow.
Hagler breaks the clinch.
Gaszewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hagler.
Hagler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaszewski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gaszewski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaszewski is looking to wear down Hagler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gaszewski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagler circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagler tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hagler there.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaszewski blocks the leg kick.
Gaszewski checks a leg kick nicely.
Hagler takes one to the side of the head.
Gaszewski throws a looping overhand right but Hagler ducks down to avoid it.
Hagler avoids the body shot from Gaszewski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaszewski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler tries a low kick but Gaszewski avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marvin Hagler.
I think Hagler 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Hagler!
Post fight, Marvin Hagler stared into the camera and said 'They said I would lose, I told you this opponent was a chump, an insult, and I proved it. When will they stop doubting me?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmonray Flauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Flauta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Farr!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flauta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Farr as he jumps to the side.
Flauta has his takedown stuffed
and Farr counters with a big head kick but Flauta shrugs it off.
Flauta misses with a takedown
and Farr counters with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmonray Flauta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farr tries a head kick but it misses.
Dmonray Flauta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flauta looks for a takedown but Farr sprawls well.
Flauta shoots and misses
and Farr counters with a leg kick.
Farr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farr wants it to stay on the feet.
Flauta shoots and misses
and Farr counters with a head kick. That will keep Flauta thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flauta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Flauta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flauta is rocked!
Farr lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Flauta crumples to the floor! Farr milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Farr!
Henry Farr made sure to mention his sponsor, [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamaal McClellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaggy Dope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamaal McClellan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaggy Dope!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dope is defended easily by McClellan.
Nice takedown defense from McClellan. No joy for Dope on that attempt.
Dope swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McClellan throws a good cross that connects.
McClellan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McClellan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McClellan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Dope.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClellan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClellan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dope shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McClellan as he jumps to the side.
Jamaal McClellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaggy Dope.
Dope swings for the body but McClellan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dope shoots in and drives through. McClellan sprawls well.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Dope is predictable there
and McClellan counters with a low kick, right behind Dope 's knee.
McClellan cracks the inside of Dope's front leg.
McClellan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dope misses with the combination.
McClellan feints and then cracks Dope's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dope down.
Dope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dope.
Dope falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClellan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shaggy Dope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClellan lands a nice looking body kick.
Dope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClellan. McClellan obviously looking to wear him down.
Dope fails to land with a series of punches.
Dope takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dope takes a kick to the side of the head.
McClellan lands a front kick.
McClellan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dope scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dope shoots in for a double leg but McClellan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McClellan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dope. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dope.
Dope looks gassed!
Dope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClellan.
McClellan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from McClellan as Dope shoots in.
McClellan keeps Dope at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClellan. That's going to slow Dope down.
McClellan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dope.
McClellan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for Dope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamaal McClellan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
McClellan lands a head kick!
McClellan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClellan fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from McClellan as Dope shoots in.
Dope's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClellan counters with a head kick.
McClellan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClellan is looking to slow Dope down with leg kicks.
McClellan connects with a high kick.
McClellan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClellan connects with a leg kick. Dope looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McClellan connects with a high kick.
McClellan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McClellan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal McClellan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dope misses with a few strikes there.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
Dope thows a leg kick but McClellan checks it
and McClellan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McClellan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dope's head.
Some wild striking there from Dope.
Dope throws a series of punches but McClellan moves out of range.
Dope throws a right and a left that McClellan avoids nicely.
McClellan connects with an inside leg kick.
McClellan scores with a kick to the body.
McClellan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dope if he has to take too many more of those.
McClellan slips a straight right by Dope.
McClellan connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dope swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McClellan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClellan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClellan scores with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McClellan.
Dope tries to work over McClellan's front leg with a kick but McClellan checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McClellan!
Dope is breathing heavily.
Dope thows a body shot but no joy.
McClellan cracks the inside of Dope's front leg.
Dope is trying desperately to land a takedown but McClellan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dope.
Dope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McClellan circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaggy Dope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick there by McClellan.
McClellan lands a leg kick that knocks Dope off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClellan. Dope shrugs it off though.
Dope blocks a head kick by McClellan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dope misses.
Dope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McClellan.
Dope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dope fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClellan misses with a head kick.
Dope takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McClellan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dope throws a lazy right hand but McClellan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McClellan thumps Dope with a low kick.
Dope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dope drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dope throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dope has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McClellan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McClellan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dope throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McClellan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jamaal McClellan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McClellan lands a two punch combo.
McClellan lands a nice looking body kick.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and McClellan counters with a nice leg kick.
McClellan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dope swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McClellan counters with a good low kick that Dope was not able to check.
McClellan scoring well with a low kick there.
Dope closes the distance and clinches up with McClellan, looking for a takedown. Dope pushes McClellan against the cage but McClellan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dope throws a combination that misses
and McClellan counters with a stiff right hand.
Dope stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McClellan.
McClellan throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaal McClellan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McClellan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dope. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Dope. Those never looked like landing.
McClellan scores with a nice body kick.
McClellan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dope misses with a double jab
enabling McClellan to counter with a crisp jab.
Dope looks for a takedown but McClellan sprawls well.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by McClellan.
Dope shoots in looking for a takedown but McClellan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jamaal McClellan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaggy Dope.
Dope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClellan connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClellan.
McClellan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dope has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McClellan.
McClellan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dope's sensitive parts.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
McClellan is looking to wear down Dope with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McClellan scores with a head kick.
Dope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClellan. That one must have hurt.
McClellan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dope at a distance.
McClellan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McClellan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClellan lands with a right to the head.
Shaggy Dope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamaal McClellan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClellan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClellan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dope misses with a right hand
and McClellan counters with an inside leg kick.
McClellan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dope.
A jab from McClellan finds it's way through Dope's defenses.
Dope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McClellan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McClellan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McClellan. That one must have hurt.
Dope throws an overhand right that lands on McClellan's shoulder, as McClellan tries to avoid the shot.
McClellan connects with an inside leg kick.
McClellan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClellan throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClellan lands a head kick. Dope smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from McClellan.
Dope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClellan.
McClellan wants to clinch.
McClellan scores with a leg kick.
Dope throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McClellan stuffs the takedown.
Dope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClellan counters with an inside leg kick.
Dope fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! McClellan slams his shin into Dope's torso.
Dope takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dope dodges the punch combination from McClellan.
Dope shoots in for a takedown but McClellan shows good takedown defense.
McClellan throws a head kick that half lands.
Jamaal McClellan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dope misses with a combination
and McClellan counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dope falls off balance throwing a combination
and McClellan counters with a big head kick but Dope shrugs it off.
McClellan throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamaal McClellan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McClellan, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamaal McClellan!
Jamaal McClellan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Just delighted, they showed no respect so I punished him. Yeah baby, I am back. Thanks to all the fight fans and good luck to Abdullah, love you man.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fallon comes to the cage accompanied by Between the Hammer and Anvil. Melton Sr has chosen Kanye West - All Of The Lights as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon digs a good hook to Melton Sr's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Melton Sr. That snapped Fallon's head back.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fallon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fallon dodges the ground and pound from Melton Sr.
Fallon parries the strikes from Melton Sr easily there. Melton Sr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fallon to escape.
Melton Sr is looking to take a break and control but Fallon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melton Sr is trying to get an arm triangle but Fallon is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Melton Sr.
Fallon regains half guard, as Melton Sr was trying to land strikes.
Melton Sr looks to land a strike but Fallon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fallon keeping full guard, as Melton Sr tries to pass.
Melton Sr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Melton Sr slips nicely into half guard.
Melton Sr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr wants to pass the guard but Fallon is defending well.
Melton Sr moves into full mount! Fallon won't be happy about that!
Melton Sr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fallon is looking to escape.
Melton Sr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fallon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fallon!
Melton Sr has Fallon pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton Sr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fallon is aware though and is defending well.
Melton Sr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fallon stacks Melton Sr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fallon!
Fallon stands up and beckons Melton Sr to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr lands a nice shot that snaps Fallon's head back.
Fallon looks to land a left hand but Melton Sr moved out of range nicely.
Fallon misses with a right hand
and Melton Sr counters with a straight right hand.
Melton Sr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr wants to land a leg kick but Fallon is out of range.
Melton Sr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fallon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Melton Sr lands a nice hook to Fallon's body. Fallon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melton Sr lands with an overhand left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Melton Sr saw that one coming.
Fallon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fallon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
A combination from Melton Sr does no damage.
Melton Sr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Melton Sr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fallon looks to land a left hand but Melton Sr moved out of range nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Melton Sr.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melton Sr's head backwards.
Melton Sr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fallon throws out the jab.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr slips under a jab.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Melton Sr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr tries to work over Fallon's front leg with a kick but Fallon checks it.
Melton Sr looks to land a combination but Fallon avoids it well.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Fallon.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab lands there for Melton Sr.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Melton Sr is out of range.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton Sr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melton Sr.
Fallon swings widly with a right hand
and Melton Sr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr tried to score with a low kick but Fallon checks it.
A slow jab from Melton Sr misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon lands with a good body 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!
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Fallon is out of range.
Fallon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Fallon. Those never looked like landing.
Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt.
Melton Sr throws a lazy right hand but Fallon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melton Sr takes one to the chin there.
Fallon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melton Sr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melton Sr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton Sr digs a good body shot into Fallon's ribs.
A slow jab from Fallon misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fallon thuds a left hand into Melton Sr's body.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melton Sr at a distance.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Melton Sr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fallon.
Fallon works the jab nicely.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Fallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Fallon looks to land a right hand but Melton Sr moved out of range.
Melton Sr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fallon manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws an overhand right that lands on Melton Sr's shoulder, as Melton Sr tries to avoid the shot.
Fallon missing with a left hand there. Melton Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fallon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon blocks it.
Fallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melton Sr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fallon.
Michael Melton Sr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melton Sr with a hook.
Melton Sr lands a jab.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon throws a jab when Melton Sr was well out of range.
Melton Sr connects with a body shot.
Archie Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Fallon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Melton Sr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr walks into a left hand.
Melton Sr tries to land a leg kick but Fallon saw it coming and moves away.
Fallon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fallon throws a lazy uppercut
and Melton Sr counters with a left to the body.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr connects with a looping right hand.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Melton Sr slips a jab from Fallon.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr tries to score with a low kick but Fallon moves his leg out of the way.
Fallon swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fallon scores with a nice right hand.
Melton Sr scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Fallon scores with a sloppy right hand. Melton Sr should have avoided that one.
Fallon lands a slapping body shot.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Melton Sr ducks right into an uppercut from Fallon.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fallon, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Fallon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melton Sr ducks under a wild hook from Fallon.
Fallon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melton Sr on the side of the head.
Melton Sr lands an overhand right.
Fallon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melton Sr.
Fallon swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Fallon with a nice cross.
Melton Sr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fallon blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fallon does it's job there.
Fallon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melton Sr's head backwards.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fallon quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr with the ground and pound but Fallon uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Melton Sr from controlling successfully.
Melton Sr looking to pass the guard.
Melton Sr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fallon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fallon has escaped and now he's on top!
Melton Sr has his foot on Fallon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fallon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fallon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fallon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melton Sr wants to hit a switch here but Fallon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Melton Sr there!
Melton Sr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Melton Sr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fallon looking to control.
Fallon can't keep his opponent in guard - Melton Sr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melton Sr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fallon!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr throws some wild stikes that Fallon manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Michael Melton Sr just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown but Fallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Melton Sr's ribs.
Fallon throws an overhand right that lands on Melton Sr's shoulder, as Melton Sr tries to avoid the shot.
Melton Sr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fallon.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Melton Sr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Fallon misses.
Melton Sr defending well as Fallon loads up on a big left hand.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Fallon throws a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head but Melton Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fallon misses with a straight left.
Fallon misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Melton Sr is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Fallon.
Melton Sr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Melton Sr from controlling successfully.
Fallon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon keeping full guard, as Melton Sr tries to pass.
Melton Sr wants to control from the top but Fallon keeps moving.
Melton Sr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fallon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melton Sr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fallon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Melton Sr has Fallon in his guard.
Melton Sr wants to improve his position but instead Fallon has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon prevents Melton Sr from improving his position.
Melton Sr is trying to maintain the position but Fallon is very close to passing his half guard.
Fallon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melton Sr on the ground.
Melton Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melton Sr wants to control but Fallon passes into side.
Melton Sr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melton Sr gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton Sr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Michael Melton Sr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Melton Sr walks into a left hand.
Fallon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon avoids the body shot from Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Melton Sr misses with a hook.
Melton Sr throws the left hand but Fallon avoids the punch easily.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a sloppy body shot
letting Melton Sr counter with a right hand.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Fallon is out of range.
Fallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melton Sr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Fallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fallon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melton Sr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melton Sr loads up on a big right hand but Fallon slips the punch.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Fallon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melton Sr moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Fallon cracks a nice hook into Melton Sr's ribs.
A nice combination there by Fallon.
Melton Sr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Melton Sr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Archie Fallon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr moves out of range of the strikes.
Melton Sr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melton Sr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fallon. That did some damage!
Melton Sr connects with a crisp jab.
Melton Sr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fallon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fallon moves out of range as Melton Sr strikes.
Melton Sr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fallon misses with an uppercut.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Melton Sr is out of range.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Fallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr tried to score with a low kick but Fallon checks it.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melton Sr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a jab when Melton Sr was well out of range.
Fallon scores with the left hand. Melton Sr knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Michael Melton Sr has been cut.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Fallon misses its intended target.
Fallon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Melton Sr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fallon misses the target.
Melton Sr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fallon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Melton Sr cracks Fallon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melton Sr lands with a straight right. Fallon didn't see that one coming.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fallon tries to move into range but Melton Sr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael Melton Sr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melton Sr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Fallon misses.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fallon throws a looping overhand right but Melton Sr ducks down to avoid it.
Fallon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton Sr misses the target.
Melton Sr jabs at Fallon's body.
Melton Sr slips a straight right by Fallon.
Fallon misses with a hook to the body
and Melton Sr counters with a right hand to the body.
Fallon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon gets caught napping as Melton Sr dives in and scores a takedown. Fallon manages to retain guard.
Fallon keeping full guard, as Melton Sr tries to pass.
Melton Sr trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Melton Sr.
I've got Melton Sr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Melton Sr!
Michael Melton Sr is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Michael Melton Sr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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