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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Nucombe (ranked 541 p4p, 84 weight class) and Taz Melodies (ranked 587 p4p, 89 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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176 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neil Nucombe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taz Melodies!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melodies tries to clinch but Nucombe is having none of it.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies misses with a left hand
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Melodies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nucombe.
Melodies scores with a jab.
Nucombe thuds a left hand into Melodies's body.
Melodies scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nucombe doesn't seem bothered though.
Nucombe walks into a straight right hand from Melodies.
Melodies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melodies lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Melodies.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melodies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe punishes Melodies's body with a nice straight punch.
Melodies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nucombe.
It looked like Nucombe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melodies.
Melodies lands a really nice looking cross but Nucombe seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Melodies misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nucombe walks into a jab.
We've been told by Nucombe's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Nucombe.
A little jabbing left from Melodies on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Melodies lands a two punch combo.
Nucombe misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Melodies.
Melodies moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe with a jab.
Melodies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melodies lands with a hook. Nucombe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Melodies might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Melodies connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nucombe's hands.
Melodies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nucombe.
Nucombe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies connects with a looping right hand.
Melodies throws a right hand that Nucombe ducks under and follows up with a left that Nucombe also avoids with ease.
Nucombe lands a nice hook to Melodies's body. Melodies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melodies gets a clinch.
Nucombe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melodies.
Melodies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melodies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe presses Melodies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nucombe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucombe pulls Melodies into guard.
Nucombe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies trying to control but Nucombe is working from the bottom.
Nucombe has Melodies pulled in close to control his posture.
Nucombe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Melodies stays in close to Nucombe's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Melodies wants to control from the top but Nucombe keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nucombe lands a really nice looking cross but Melodies seems unphased.
Melodies is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nucombe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Melodies throws a head kick but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nucombe looks to land a right hand but Melodies moved out of range.
Melodies takes a swing at Nucombe's ribcage but misses.
Nucombe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nucombe misses.
Nucombe ducks under a wild hook from Melodies.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nucombe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nucombe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Melodies connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nucombe scrambles back to his feet.
Melodies lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Melodies.
Jab, jab by Nucombe - just one landing.
Melodies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nucombe circles away quickly and effectively.
Nucombe dips to his left and cracks Melodies with an uppercut!
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a straight right hand.
Nucombe moves out of range of the strikes.
Melodies is looking to slow Nucombe down with leg kicks.
Melodies slips a straight right by Nucombe.
Melodies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Melodies coming out on top.
Nucombe throws a right hand that misses
and Melodies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melodies scores with a shot to the body.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Melodies has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nucombe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucombe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Melodies.
Melodies misses with a jab, cross combination.
Melodies throws a hook but Nucombe avoids it easily.
Nucombe looks to throw the jab but Melodies is out of range.
Nucombe cracks Melodies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melodies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nucombe back to the cage. Melodies follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Melodies scores with a jab. Nucombe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nucombe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Melodies tries to clinch up.
Melodies is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Melodies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melodies connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nucombe. Nucombe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nucombe scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nucombe. Melodies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taz Melodies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nucombe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melodies staying out of range there.
Melodies throws a big shot that misses.
Nucombe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melodies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nucombe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melodies connects with a single shot there.
Melodies misses with a straight left.
Nucombe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Melodies misses with the combination.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melodies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nucombe throwing a counter right hand but Melodies manages to avoid it.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies throws an overhand right that lands on Nucombe's shoulder, as Nucombe tries to avoid the shot.
Nucombe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nucombe misses with a straight right.
Melodies looks to land a combination. Nucombe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nucombe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nucombe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Nucombe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Melodies lands a slapping body shot.
Nucombe blocks a jab.
Nucombe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melodies has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Melodies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Melodies.
Melodies throws a hook to the side of Nucombe's head but Nucombe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Melodies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nucombe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Melodies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melodies fails to land with a series of punches.
Melodies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melodies throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Nucombe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nucombe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melodies.
Melodies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nucombe.
Melodies misses with a series of wild punches.
Nucombe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melodies to score with a decent uppercut.
Melodies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nucombe moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nucombe slips under a jab.
Nucombe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melodies throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nucombe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nucombe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Melodies.
Melodies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Melodies misses.
Melodies stalks Nucombe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nucombe's face. Nucombe staggers backwards, shaken.
Melodies slips under a jab.
Nucombe throws a body punch but Melodies moves out of range.
Good shot there by Melodies.
Melodies scores with a hook.
Nucombe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nucombe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Melodies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nucombe was well out of range. Poor timing from Melodies.
Melodies misses the shot to the body.
Nucombe misses with a hook. Melodies ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nucombe moves away from the strike by Melodies.
Melodies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nucombe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melodies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melodies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Melodies.
Nucombe takes a swing at Melodies's ribcage but misses.
Melodies getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nucombe lands a jab to Melodies's midsection.
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies lands a high kick!
Nucombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nucombe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Melodies.
Neil Nucombe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies tries to bum rush Nucombe with a series of wild strikes but Nucombe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Nucombe.
Melodies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nucombe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nucombe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melodies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melodies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melodies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nucombe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nucombe swings for the body but Melodies moves out of range.
Nucombe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nucombe lands a big uppercut and Melodies crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melodies looks OK. Nucombe waves Melodies back to his feet!
Melodies is rocked!
Nucombe throws a pinpoint strike between Melodies's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Melodies crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Nucombe scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neil Nucombe!
An out of breath Neil Nucombe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Taz Melodies had this to say: 'Fuck that bitch'.
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