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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Melamed (ranked 3307 p4p, 2676 weight class) and Grinore The Master Wizard (ranked 457 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190
1 - 1 - 0 |
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198
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Melamed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grinore The Master Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melamed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Master Wizard on his heels. He'll look to pass The Master Wizard's guard now, I'm sure.
Melamed passes into half guard.
The Master Wizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melamed wants to stand but The Master Wizard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Master Wizard is doing well to control the position and prevent Melamed from advancing to side control.
Melamed is trying to control the action in half guard but The Master Wizard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Master Wizard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Master Wizard is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melamed wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Master Wizard keeps working.
The Master Wizard is trying to get back to full guard.
The Master Wizard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melamed pulls his head out easily.
Melamed wants to take a breather but The Master Wizard is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Master Wizard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melamed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Master Wizard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Melamed.
The Master Wizard actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Melamed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Master Wizard misses with some punches.
The Master Wizard's coach down at Fogwell's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on The Master Wizard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Melamed decides to pull guard.
Melamed controls The Master Wizard momentarily but The Master Wizard frees himself.
The Master Wizard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melamed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Master Wizard, into his guard.
Melamed wants to control from the top but The Master Wizard keeps moving.
Melamed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Melamed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Master Wizard trying to control the position here.
The Master Wizard keeping full guard, as Melamed tries to pass.
The Master Wizard keeping moving, preventing Melamed from controlling successfully.
The Master Wizard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Master Wizard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Melamed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Master Wizard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Melamed wants to control from the top but The Master Wizard keeps moving.
Melamed got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Master Wizard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melamed has managed to get both his arms back between The Master Wizard's legs - danger averted.
The Master Wizard trying to keep a closed guard but Melamed is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melamed rushes The Master Wizard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Melamed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Master Wizard.
A jab from The Master Wizard misses.
Melamed has The Master Wizard up against the cage in a clinch.
Melamed gets control of The Master Wizard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Melamed will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Master Wizard 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.
Melamed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Master Wizard can do to turn this around?
The Master Wizard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melamed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Master Wizard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melamed dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Master Wizard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melamed has picked The Master Wizard up and slammed him! The Master Wizard can't keep hold of the triangle and Melamed manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master Wizard is looking for a sweep.
Melamed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Master Wizard, who protects the arm well.
Melamed looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Master Wizard dodges the ground and pound from Melamed.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Melamed advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melamed looking to ground and pound but The Master Wizard is blocking nicely.
The Master Wizard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Melamed trying to control the position.
The Master Wizard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melamed wants to sweep here but The Master Wizard controlling him for the moment.
The Master Wizard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Melamed keeping moving, preventing The Master Wizard from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master Wizard tries to free his leg and advance position but Melamed is retaining full guard.
The Master Wizard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Melamed dives on top into guard.
Melamed trying to control but The Master Wizard is working from the bottom.
The Master Wizard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melamed passes into side control.
Melamed trying to control the position but The Master Wizard is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melamed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A control attempt from The Master Wizard but he's now mounted!
Melamed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melamed throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melamed looking to control but The Master Wizard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Melamed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Melamed closes the distance and clinches.
The Master Wizard avoiding damage as Melamed throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from The Master Wizard fails to land.
The Master Wizard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melamed takes a shot to the head.
The Master Wizard tries to pull guard but Melamed won't allow it.
The Master Wizard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melamed blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Melamed misses with a knee to the head.
The Master Wizard swings wildly with an uppercut but Melamed uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melamed decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melamed is on top in guard.
Melamed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Master Wizard keeping moving, preventing Melamed from controlling successfully.
The Master Wizard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melamed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Master Wizard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Melamed is trying to keep The Master Wizard in close.
Melamed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Master Wizard manages to get himself to full guard.
Grinore The Master Wizard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melamed drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Master Wizard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Master Wizard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Master Wizard!
Jim Melamed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Master Wizard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melamed, who protects the arm well.
Melamed struggling a bit here.
The Master Wizard scoring with punches and elbows.
Melamed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by The Master Wizard.
Melamed manages to get back to half guard.
Melamed wants to control but The Master Wizard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Master Wizard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Melamed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The Master Wizard is looking for submissions but instead, Melamed has regained full guard.
The Master Wizard postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Melamed is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Master Wizard, into his guard.
Melamed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melamed trying to control the position from guard on top but The Master Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melamed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melamed trying to control but The Master Wizard is working from the bottom.
Melamed is looking to work some ground and pound but The Master Wizard has wrist control.
Melamed advances to half guard.
Melamed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. The Master Wizard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melamed.
Melamed thows a huge punch but The Master Wizard dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jim Melamed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melamed, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jim Melamed!
Jim Melamed wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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