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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff KO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton has chosen The Bouncing Souls- The Gold Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Jeff KO has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff KO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Melton!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KO scores with a jab. Melton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like John Melton has been cut.
Melton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. KO did well to prevent Melton getting side control.
Melton decides to stand up.
KO is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melton scores a takedown into full mount!
Melton should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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 is landing with some decent strikes but KO is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton is landing with some decent strikes but KO is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melton unloading with bombs!
Melton landing strikes from the mount.
Melton landing punches.
Melton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Melton cracks KO with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Melton dominating with strikes here.
Melton lands a big shot there that rocks KO but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Melton tries to control but KO wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO tries to hold on but Melton postures up.
KO is in all sorts of trouble here.
KO wants to control but Melton is having none of it.
Melton working the ground and pound effectively.
KO tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melton working for a submission but KO is keeping him at bay.
Melton looks gassed!
BOOM! Melton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Melton lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO wants to control but Melton is having none of it.
Melton wants to finish this one by submission but KO is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Melton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
KO is working hard here to advance position.
Melton blocks KO's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Melton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Melton prevents KO from getting the reversal.
Melton avoids the attempt from KO to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for KO because Melton loaded up on that one.
KO is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melton looking to control but KO is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
KO keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melton punching from mount but KO doing a good job of avoiding damage.
KO wants to hold on but Melton pushes him away.
KO knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melton on the ground.
KO avoids a series of strikes thrown by Melton.
Melton prevents KO from getting the reversal.
KO tries to lock up and control but Melton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Melton looking to finish with strikes here!
Melton looking to finish KO with some ground and pound. This is bad for KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Melton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Melton avoids the attempt from KO to control.
Melton misses with a head shot.
KO is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Melton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KO is looking to escape.
KO holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Melton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
KO is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Melton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Melton's cut.
That's time! KO's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
KO misses with a takedown attempt
and Melton counters with a nice double leg into side control. KO won't be happy with that.
Melton decides to stand up, so the ref orders KO to his feet.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
KO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KO has his takedown stuffed
and Melton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff KO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton tries to stand but his hand is stuck under KO.
KO is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melton prevents KO from improving his position.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton wants to lay and pray for a moment but KO keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO wants to control but Melton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melton tries to stand but can't do so whilst KO controls his leg.
Melton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for KO with that takedown attempt.
Melton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around KO's waist but KO gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton off to one side.
Melton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melton wants it to stay on the feet.
KO tries for a takedown but Melton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
KO shoots for a takedown but Melton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
KO moves in looking to clinch but Melton pushes him off.
KO tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
KO looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Melton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Melton lands in his opponent's guard.
Melton works over KO with some ground and pound from guard.
KO is trying to control the position but Melton postures up.
John Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melton trying to control but KO is working from the bottom.
Melton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
KO looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melton wants to get up but he can't break KO's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
KO with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Melton stands up and waves to KO to follow him.
Melton leaves KO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melton tries for a takedown but KO sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Melton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KO shoots and misses
and Melton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton stands up from KO's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout.
Melton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KO leaves Melton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jeff KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melton leaves KO with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KO.
Melton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melton is in close to KO's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Melton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Melton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
KO misses with a takedown
and Melton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melton.
Melton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Melton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
KO fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
KO tries to clinch up but Melton circles away and keeps his distance.
KO throws a head kick but Melton moves out of range.
KO shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff KO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton postures up and lands a big shot to KO's brow.
Melton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Melton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
KO is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Melton stands up from KO's guard - Melton perhaps looking for a knockout.
KO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Melton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
KO closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KO is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Melton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KO pulls Melton into guard.
KO preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
KO has a closed guard, preventing Melton from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO is trying to keep Melton in close.
Melton wants to stand and escape but instead KO has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Melton kicks KO off and gets to his feet.
Melton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
KO fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KO misses with a takedown
and Melton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton swings wildly with an uppercut but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton has KO pressed against the cage, preventing KO from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Melton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
KO wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melton has him pressed against the cage.
Melton keeps control of KO as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
KO drops down looking for an ankle pick but Melton pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Melton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Melton stalling.
KO wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton throwing shots but KO is blocking nicely.
KO tries to roll over but Melton keeps him under control.
Melton tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
KO regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton trying to control the position from guard on top but KO is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton trying to stand up but can't free himself from KO's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Melton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Melton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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