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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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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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