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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Gonawyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Artsakh Music. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gonawyn's choice of entrance music: Crush 'em - Megadeth. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that King Gonawyn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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274 lbs
10 - 18 - 0 |
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225 cm
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275 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Melkonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Gonawyn!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melkonian.
Melkonian sets himself, and Gonawyn steps forward looking for the clinch! Melkonian avoids it this time.
Melkonian darts in and clinches Gonawyn up against the cage.
Melkonian has hold of one of Gonawyn's legs. Gonawyn is fighting the takedown attempt but Melkonian gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gonawyn pushes Melkonian off and scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melkonian.
Gonawyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonawyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonawyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melkonian dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonawyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonawyn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Melkonian 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.
Gonawyn kicks Melkonian off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonawyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Melkonian.
Melkonian fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gonawyn to the ground. Melkonian is now in Gonawyn's guard.
Gonawyn pushes Melkonian off and scrambles back to his feet.
Melkonian throws a right and a left that Gonawyn avoids nicely.
Gonawyn with the counter takedown but Melkonian avoids it easily.
Melkonian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonawyn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gonawyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Melkonian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Melkonian shoots and misses
and Gonawyn counters with a left and a right that stings Melkonian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melkonian fails with the takedown.
Gonawyn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Melkonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonawyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonawyn tries to counter with a clinch but Melkonian shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonawyn pinned against the cage. Gonawyn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melkonian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonawyn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gonawyn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melkonian presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Melkonian pulls Gonawyn into guard.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonawyn landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn is pushing down on Melkonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melkonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Gonawyn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gonawyn wants to pass the guard but Melkonian is defending well.
Gonawyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gonawyn is pressing down on Melkonian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melkonian is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melkonian is trying to maintain the position but Gonawyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Gonawyn is pressing down on Melkonian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melkonian is holding on for now.
Gonawyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melkonian's head.
Gonawyn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Melkonian is looking to get to half guard.
Melkonian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Gonawyn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Melkonian shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonawyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Melkonian shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonawyn's guard.
Gonawyn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Melkonian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Melkonian sets himself, and Gonawyn steps forward looking for the clinch! Melkonian avoids it this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melkonian is defended easily by Gonawyn.
Gonawyn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Melkonian shoots for a takedown but Gonawyn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melkonian misses with a takedown attempt - Gonawyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonawyn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Melkonian throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonawyn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Melkonian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gonawyn is looking to improve his position.
Melkonian thows a huge punch but Gonawyn dodges it nicely.
Melkonian trying to advance position but Gonawyn counters by regaining guard.
Gonawyn wants to sweep here but Melkonian controlling him for the moment.
Melkonian stops Gonawyn from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkonian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gonawyn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melkonian, into his guard.
Gonawyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Melkonian is retaining full guard.
Melkonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonawyn forces his way into half guard.
King Gonawyn has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn is looking to advance position but Melkonian won't allow it.
Melkonian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gonawyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melkonian won't allow Gonawyn to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melkonian wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonawyn throwing shots but Melkonian is blocking nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melkonian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gonawyn tries to avoid it but Melkonian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gonawyn to the ground. Gonawyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Melkonian tries for a takedown but Gonawyn circles away easily
and Gonawyn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonawyn.
Gonawyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Melkonian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gonawyn uses from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melkonian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonawyn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gonawyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Gonawyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown but Gonawyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melkonian swings for the body but Gonawyn moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melkonian or perhaps it was just good defense by Gonawyn, which made it look bad.
Melkonian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melkonian fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonawyn wants to counter with a clinch but Melkonian pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Melkonian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melkonian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Gonawyn. No joy for Melkonian on that attempt.
Gonawyn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Melkonian.
Melkonian wants to clinch up but Gonawyn keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gonawyn throws a counter combo.
Melkonian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gonawyn stuffs the takedown.
Melkonian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonawyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonawyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melkonian has clasped his hands together around Gonawyn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gonawyn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Melkonian looks for a takedown but Gonawyn sprawls well.
Gonawyn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melkonian shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonawyn tries to sprawl out of it but Melkonian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonawyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Melkonian sets himself, and Gonawyn steps forward looking for the clinch! Melkonian avoids it this time.
King Gonawyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melkonian.
Gonawyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melkonian dives in for a single leg takedown but Gonawyn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gonawyn tries to counter with a clinch but Melkonian shakes him off and moves away.
Gonawyn leaves Melkonian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gonawyn feints the counter takedown.
Melkonian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonawyn is fending him off so far but Melkonian persists. Nope, Gonawyn circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonawyn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gonawyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonawyn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melkonian.
Melkonian sets himself, and Gonawyn steps forward looking for the clinch! Melkonian avoids it this time.
Melkonian tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonawyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonawyn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Melkonian defends it well.
Gonawyn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melkonian.
Melkonian closes the distance and clinches up with Gonawyn, looking for a takedown. Melkonian pushes Gonawyn against the cage but Gonawyn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melkonian is defended easily by Gonawyn.
That's four 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.
Melkonian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gonawyn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonawyn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Melkonian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonawyn's waist but Gonawyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melkonian off to one side.
Gonawyn unleashes a big counter combination but Melkonian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Melkonian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gonawyn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gonawyn.
Gonawyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melkonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonawyn is looking for a takedown.
Melkonian is trying to pull guard but Gonawyn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melkonian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonawyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Melkonian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Melkonian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monte Melkonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Gonawyn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melkonian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gonawyn is out of range and Melkonian settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Gonawyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonawyn 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Gonawyn!
After winning the bout, King Gonawyn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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