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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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr staying out of range there.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a shot from downtown. Melton Sr moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Fallon catches Melton Sr right on the button with a cross.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Melton Sr avoids them all with ease.
Melton Sr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Melton Sr.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon slips under a jab from Melton Sr.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Fallon.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown but Fallon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton Sr lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Melton Sr.
Fallon lands with a nice body punch.
Melton Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fallon's waist but Fallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton Sr off to one side.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Melton Sr lands a nice shot that snaps Fallon's head back.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Fallon punishes Melton Sr's body with a nice straight punch.
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fallon digs a good body shot into Melton Sr's ribs.
Melton Sr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fallon momentarily.
Fallon cracks Melton Sr with a good jab.
Fallon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Melton Sr in his tracks.
Fallon is looking to wear down Melton Sr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Melton Sr blocks a jab.
Archie Fallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melton Sr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fallon keeping full guard, as Melton Sr tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr won't allow Fallon to sweep him here.
Melton Sr trying to control but Fallon is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Michael Melton Sr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot
and Fallon counters with a three punch combo that has Melton Sr backing up. Melton Sr nods at Fallon to acknowledge the strikes.
Melton Sr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fallon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melton Sr somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Fallon slaps away a takedown attempt from Melton Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fallon slaps away a takedown attempt from Melton Sr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fallon connects with the punch.
Melton Sr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon misses with a hook.
Fallon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melton Sr connects with a body shot that sends Fallon's belly button to the back.
Melton Sr looks to land a right hand but Fallon moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Fallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melton Sr.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws out a loose jab but Fallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fallon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fallon.
Fallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melton Sr.
Fallon misses with a looping right.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut. Fallon saw that one coming.
Fallon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melton Sr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fallon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Fallon's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Archie Fallon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Melton Sr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fallon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Fallon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melton Sr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fallon keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fallon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Archie Fallon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr throws out a loose jab but Fallon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr misses with a looping left.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fallon's waist but Fallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton Sr off to one side.
Fallon scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Fallon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Melton Sr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fallon slips a straight right by Melton Sr.
Fallon lands a jab to Melton Sr's midsection.
Melton Sr shoots in for a double leg but Fallon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fallon misses with a body shot.
Fallon misses with an uppercut. Melton Sr saw that one coming.
Melton Sr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fallon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fallon. Melton Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton Sr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fallon scores with a nice strike.
Melton Sr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr stuns Fallon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melton Sr. Fallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Melton Sr lands with a right hand.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Fallon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melton Sr manages to avoid it.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melton Sr.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fallon finds it's way round the side to connect with Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr punishes Fallon's body with a nice straight punch.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Fallon avoids it easily.
Fallon dips to his left and cracks Melton Sr with an uppercut!
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Fallon moves out of range.
Melton Sr shoots in looking for a takedown. Fallon tries to sprawl out of it but Melton Sr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fallon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fallon connects with a nice looking jab.
Melton Sr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fallon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fallon moves away.
Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melton Sr lands a jab to Fallon's midsection.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr looks for a takedown but Fallon sprawls well.
Fallon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Melton Sr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Archie Fallon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fallon throws out a powerful jab.
Fallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melton Sr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fallon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melton Sr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fallon keeps working.
Fallon sneaks back into half guard.
Melton Sr moves into full mount! Fallon won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr wants to take Fallon's back here but Fallon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Melton Sr looking to ground and pound but Fallon is blocking nicely.
Melton Sr sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fallon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melton Sr on the ground.
Melton Sr raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fallon is looking to escape.
Melton Sr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Melton Sr tries to control but Fallon wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Melton Sr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fallon tries to get out of the position.
Melton Sr avoids the attempt from Fallon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Melton Sr there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Melton Sr avoids the attempt from Fallon to control.
Melton Sr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melton Sr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Melton Sr really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Melton Sr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr throws a shot from downtown. Fallon moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Fallon there.
Fallon moves out of range as Melton Sr strikes.
Fallon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fallon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fallon connects with a looping right hand.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Fallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melton Sr was well out of range. Poor timing from Fallon.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fallon was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
Archie Fallon is winning the standup battle so far.
Melton Sr connects with a looping right hand.
Melton Sr throws a right hand that misses
and Fallon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Fallon's shoulder, as Fallon tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon lands a jab-cross combination.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Fallon stuffs the takedown attempt from Melton Sr. Melton Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Fallon digs a good hook to Melton Sr's body.
Melton Sr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fallon on the side of the head.
Fallon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melton Sr.
Horrible takedown by Melton Sr or perhaps it was just good defense by Fallon which made him look bad.
Melton Sr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fallon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fallon sprawls well. Fallon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melton Sr gets slowly back to his feet.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fallon lands a head shot.
Nice body punch from Fallon.
Fallon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melton Srs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fallon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton Sr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallon is keeping the position for now.
Melton Sr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fallon.
Fallon thows a body shot but no joy.
Fallon lands a body shot.
Melton Sr avoids the body shot from Fallon.
Fallon misses the body punch
and Melton Sr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melton Sr scores with a nice strike.
Melton Sr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fallon's waist but Fallon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melton Sr off to one side.
Fallon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melton Sr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fallon.
Fallon connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Fallon ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton Sr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Fallon misses.
Melton Sr throws a jab when Fallon was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melton Sr at a distance.
Melton Sr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Melton Sr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fallon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Melton Sr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fallon's head.
Fallon throws a body punch but Melton Sr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Archie Fallon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Melton Sr swings widly with a right hand
and Fallon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fallon misses the shot to the body.
Melton Sr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fallon is fending him off so far but Melton Sr persists. Nope, Fallon circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melton Sr.
Fallon connects with a body shot that sends Melton Sr's belly button to the back.
Nice takedown defense from Fallon. No joy for Melton Sr on that attempt.
Archie Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fallon as he avoids it easily.
Fallon swings for the body but Melton Sr moves out of range.
A jab from Fallon misses.
Fallon lands a really nice looking cross but Melton Sr seems unphased.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Melton Sr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fallon.
Melton Sr misses with a hook. Fallon ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
Fallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fallon misses with a straight right.
Melton Sr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fallon takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Fallon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Melton Sr trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton Sr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallon is keeping the position for now.
Michael Melton Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archie Fallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melton Sr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melton Sr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fallon is keeping the position for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Michael Melton Sr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fallon lands with a cross.
Fallon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melton Sr.
Fallon connects with the punch.
Fallon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Melton Sr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fallon.
Horrible takedown by Melton Sr or perhaps it was just good defense by Fallon which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr misses with a left hand
and Fallon counters with a stiff right hand.
Fallon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fallon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melton Sr.
Fallon throws a series of punches but Melton Sr moves out of range.
Melton Sr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fallon.
Melton Sr works Fallon's body with a nice hook.
Fallon looks to score with a jab to the body but Melton Sr is just out of range.
Melton Sr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fallon avoids it really well and circles away.
Fallon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melton Sr is defended easily by Fallon.
Melton Sr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fallon's corner calls for a 1-2. Fallon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Melton Sr fails with the takedown
and Fallon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fallon.
Fallon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fallon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Fallon misses its intended target.
Fallon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melton Sr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fallon lands a jab-cross combination.
Melton Sr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Fallon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melton Sr doesn't seem phased though.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
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 Archie Fallon.
I think Fallon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Fallon!
Archie Fallon is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Archie Fallon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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