PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 190 p4p, 356 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 12 p4p, 20 weight class). Melondov's entrance music is Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joestar's choice of entrance music: Coda - Bloody Stream. Johan Joestar has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Melondov
vs
Joestar

200 cm
37
262
44 - 15 - 1

195 cm
35
242
23 - 17 - 0

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World class boxer
Granite chin

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Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melondov avoids a kick to the body.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Melondov.
It looked like Melondov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joestar.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melondov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Melondov to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Melondov counters with a low kick, right behind Joestar 's knee.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Joestar misses.
It looked like Melondov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Melondov drops Joestar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joestar looks back up at him and smiles so Melondov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Joestar misses with a looping left.
Joestar throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joestar thows a leg kick but Melondov checks it

and Melondov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Joestar! Melondov lets Joestar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melondov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melondov takes one to the side of the head.
Melondov checks the leg kick.
Melondov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
As Joestar looks to move away, Melondov throws a big counter combo but Joestar just gets out of the way.
Joestar throws the kick towards the body but Melondov avoids it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Melondov blocks the low kick.
Melondov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Melondov misses.
A nice side step and Joestar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a hook
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut.

That has opened up Johan Joestar's cut even more.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Melondov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab by Melondov.
Melondov misses the shot to the body.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov tried to counter with a leg kick but Joestar avoided it.
Joestar thuds his right hand into Melondov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Joestar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melondov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joestar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Joestar closes the distance and pushes Melondov back into the cage.
Joestar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melondov has had enough of the clinch but Joestar keeps him there for the moment.
Melondov blocks an uppercut.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Melondov breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zheko Melondov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's time! Melondov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Joestar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Melondov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Joestar.
Joestar scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid body kick from Joestar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Melondov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick lands for Joestar.
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Joestar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar throws a punch but it's blocked by Melondov.
Joestar working aggressively here.
Joestar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joestar scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melondov wants to break free but Joestar has control.
Joestar throws a head punch that misses.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melondov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.

Melondov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joestar lands with a shot to the body.
Melondov avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
An attempted straight right counter from Melondov misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Melondov slips the punch.
Melondov throws a quick counter head kick but Joestar was just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a hook. Melondov ducked under it nicely.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Joestar misses.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
A quick step to the side and Melondov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melondov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melondov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joestar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Melondov on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melondov moves out of range of the body kick.
Melondov throws a big counter combination but Joestar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Melondov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
Melondov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joestar. Joestar obviously looking to wear him down.
Joestar closes the distance but Melondov moves to the side
and Melondov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joestar thinking.
Joestar looks to land a body kick but Melondov moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Joestar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Melondov slips a jab from Joestar.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melondov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joestar lands a head kick. Melondov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joestar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melondov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Joestar slips under a jab.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melondov.
A little feinted left hand from Melondov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melondov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Joestar.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Joestar backs away, Melondov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Joestar moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Joestar looks to clinch
and Melondov counters with a good low kick that Joestar was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melondov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Joestar drops his hands momentarily and Melondov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Melondov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A left lands for Joestar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melondov counters with a nice uppercut.
Good shot there by Joestar.
Joestar misses with a body shot.
Melondov moves out of range of the leg kick from Joestar.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Melondov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joestar misses with a left hand
and Melondov counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melondov counters with a straight right hand.
Joestar throws a low kick but Melondov avoids it.
It looked like Melondov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joestar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Melondov's sensitive parts.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and Melondov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melondov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar misses with a low kick.
Melondov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joestar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.