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Event:
LKO International FW3
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones digs a good hook to Poole's body.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poole.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poole.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poole throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poole.
Poole is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Poole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Poole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Secco Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poole has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break free but Poole has control.
Poole is working Jones over against the cage.#T1#
Poole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Poole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Poole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Poole darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Poole tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Poole drops back down to his feet.
Poole jumps guard but Jones stands there with Poole around his waist. Poole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Poole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Poole wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Poole manages to avoid it.
Poole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poole misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Jones with a nice cross.
Poole throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poole.
Jones throws a hook but Poole avoids it easily.
Poole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Poole. Poole maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Poole is controlling him.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Poole breaks from the clinch.
Poole shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Poole counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Poole won't allow it.
#BC2#
Poole breaks from the clinch.
Poole tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tests Poole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Jones has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Poole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poole misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Secco Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poole tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Poole is rocked!#T4#
Poole moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Poole is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Poole. Poole maintains the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.
Poole keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poole seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poole has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to circle away but Poole has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Poole breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Poole saw that one coming.
Poole wants to counter with a clinch but Jones pushes him away.
Poole throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poole throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Secco Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Poole throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Poole misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Secco Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Poole moved out of range nicely.
Poole looks to clinch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
Poole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
#TD2#
Poole pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to stand up but Poole won't let him.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Poole scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ryan Poole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poole has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryan Poole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Poole fails with the takedown
and Poole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Secco Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Poole.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poole blocks a jab.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Poole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Poole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Poole shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones scores with a counter punch that sends Poole to the canvas! Jones smells blood - he's punishing Poole with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Poole has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Secco Jones!
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Poole shoots in but MacGruffyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGruffyd as he avoids it easily.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch but Poole moves out of range.
MacGruffyd just misses with a punch to the body.
Poole seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacGruffyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Poole doesn't manage to clinch there - MacGruffyd circles away.
MacGruffyd is looking for the big counter here.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGruffyd sprawls well. He's pushed Poole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacGruffyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGruffyd wants to clinch.#CL2#
MacGruffyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Poole, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd jabs at Poole's body.#CL#
Poole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Poole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Poole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Poole rushes MacGruffyd and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Poole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
MacGruffyd has managed to clinch.
MacGruffyd throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
MacGruffyd closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Poole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacGruffyd is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up but Poole circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poole backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Poole has taken the fight to the clinch.
Poole blocking some punches.
MacGruffyd misses with some punches.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
Poole tries to score with a low kick but MacGruffyd moves his leg out of the way.
MacGruffyd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacGruffyd misses the shot to the body.
Poole has a takedown stuffed.#T3##CL#
Poole takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Poole breaks the clinch.
Poole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
MacGruffyd throws a body punch but Poole moves out of range.
Poole scores with a hook.
MacGruffyd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poole rather than just go for the knockout.
Poole dives in for a single leg takedown but MacGruffyd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but MacGruffyd gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Poole misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Poole gets tackled into the cage by MacGruffyd. MacGruffyd maintains the clinch.
Poole effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacGruffyd.#BC2#
MacGruffyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Poole tries to clinch up.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poole is breathing heavily.#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole is trying to drag MacGruffyd to the mat but MacGruffyd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Poole drives through and clinches with MacGruffyd against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poole throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poole is defended easily by MacGruffyd.
MacGruffyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.
Poole is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poole taking a breather.
MacGruffyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacGruffyd to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks from the clinch.
MacGruffyd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacGruffyd leaves Poole with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poole misses with a body kick.#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
MacGruffyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
MacGruffyd can't find room to land a body shot as Poole controls the action.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poole is trying to force a seperation but MacGruffyd has the dominant position.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poole shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGruffyd as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poole walks into a jab.
Poole has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
MacGruffyd gets a clinch. #BC2#
MacGruffyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacGruffyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch successfully.
MacGruffyd lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Poole has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MacGruffyd uses from the top position. #T2#
MacGruffyd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poole is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Poole is working an open guard so MacGruffyd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into range and clinches up with Poole.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Poole jumps guard and drags MacGruffyd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Poole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGruffyd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get!
MacGruffyd scores with a three punch combo!
Poole darts in looking for a takedown but MacGruffyd gets double underhooks and turns Poole into the cage.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poole shoots in for a double leg but MacGruffyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MacGruffyd looks to land a combination but Poole avoids it well.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch but Poole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacGruffyd scores with a body shot.
MacGruffyd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole throws a body kick that misses.
No joy there for MacGruffyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cameron MacGruffyd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
MacGruffyd has Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
MacGruffyd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poole.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches up against the cage.#T4#
MacGruffyd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from MacGruffyd. #TD#
Poole jumps guard.
#SU2#
MacGruffyd decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Poole, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGruffyd lands a jab to Poole's midsection.#CL2#
MacGruffyd gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
MacGruffyd misses with a series of wild punches.
Poole tries to clinch up but MacGruffyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Poole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacGruffyd defends it nicely.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch there but Poole circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron MacGruffyd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Poole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacGruffyd tries to clinch up.#CL#
Poole moves into range and clinches up with MacGruffyd.
Poole is trying to break the clinch but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Poole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacGruffyd counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
MacGruffyd drives through and clinches with Poole against the cage.
Poole tries to stall but MacGruffyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
Poole shoots in but MacGruffyd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poole with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole tries for a takedown but MacGruffyd manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from MacGruffyd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacGruffyd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
MacGruffyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacGruffyd doesn't manage to clinch there - Poole circles away.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
Poole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd pushes Poole up against the cage in a clinch.
Poole is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacGruffyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poole is trying to pull guard but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.#T2##BC2#
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
Poole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacGruffyd pinned against the cage. MacGruffyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
MacGruffyd has closed the distance and engaged Poole in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Poole closes the distance and clinches.
MacGruffyd tries to throw a body punch but Poole avoids it by throwing MacGruffyd back against the cage. #BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks from the clinch.
Poole fails with the takedown.#T3#
Poole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacGruffyd's waist but MacGruffyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poole off to one side.
A nice side step and MacGruffyd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches up with Poole and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGruffyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
MacGruffyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
MacGruffyd clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
MacGruffyd drives through and clinches with Poole against the cage.
MacGruffyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
MacGruffyd manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Poole.
MacGruffyd takes a swing at Poole's ribcage but misses.
MacGruffyd is looking to clinch but Poole is avoiding it.
Poole tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacGruffyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole dives in and grabs MacGruffyd's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacGruffyd pushes down on Poole's head and hops out.#T4#
MacGruffyd is looking to clinch. #CL2#
MacGruffyd moves into the clinch.
Poole jumps guard but MacGruffyd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacGruffyd keeps control of Poole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacGruffyd missing with knees to the body.
MacGruffyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poole is trying to pull guard but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poole is trying to break the clinch but MacGruffyd has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
MacGruffyd breaks the clinch.
MacGruffyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poole tries for a takedown but MacGruffyd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacGruffyd with a hook.
Cameron MacGruffyd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacGruffyd!
Ryan Poole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
MacGruffyd rushes Poole and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron MacGruffyd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got MacGruffyd 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron MacGruffyd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Poole is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Melton's half guard.
Poole performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton is looking for a sweep. Poole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poole wants to control from the top but Melton keeps moving. #SUB#
Poole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poole controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Melton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Poole has passed into side control.
#T1#
Melton tries to improve position but can't.
Melton defending against the ground and pound.
Melton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Poole's best efforts.
Melton wants to get back to full guard.
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Melton scores with a few weak punches.
Poole controlling the action here.
Poole trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom. #T2#
Melton is looking for a sweep. Poole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Melton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Poole jumps into side control!
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Melton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is not content to let Poole control the position.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melton is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
A lull in the action here as Poole stalls from top position.
Melton tries to buck Poole off but Poole is having none of it.#SU2#
Poole decides to stand back up. Poole steps back and let's Melton get back to his feet.
Melton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Poole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Poole throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here as Poole stalls from top position.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Melton is not content to let Poole control the position.
Melton is trying to get back to half guard.
Poole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton tries to buck Poole off but Poole is having none of it.#SU2#
Poole stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Poole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Poole shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Melton tries to get to full guard but Poole has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poole trying to mount his opponent but Melton defends it.
Melton regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Melton trying to mount his opponent but Poole defends it. #T1#
Melton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Melton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poole is trying to control but can't.
Poole is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Melton working the head and body with strikes.
Poole trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Poole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Melton connects with a nice short shot to Poole's temple.
Poole trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melton manages to pass to mount!
Poole regains half guard.
Melton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Poole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poole is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Poole is defending well.
Poole trying to control here.
Poole has hold of Melton's hands but Melton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Melton is going to stand back up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Melton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poole with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Poole is defending well.
Melton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton is thwarting Poole's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Melton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Poole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton manages to get back to half guard.
Melton is trying to control but can't.
Poole missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Poole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poole trying to pass the guard but Melton defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton is trying to get back to full guard.
Poole trying to control the action but Melton is working from the bottom.
Poole wants to stand but Melton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T1#
Poole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melton is pressing down on Poole's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Melton looking for a sweep. Not yet Melton, not yet.
Melton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Melton working Poole over with strikes.
Poole is trying to maintain the position but Melton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Melton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Poole is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Poole looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poole's head.
Poole wants to improve his position but Melton is controlling well.
#T3#
Poole is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Melton jumps into side control!
Melton working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Poole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Poole regains half guard.
Poole takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melton throwing shots but Poole is blocking nicely.
Poole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU#
Melton stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Melton gets caught flat footed, as Poole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Melton controls Poole momentarily but Poole frees himself.
Melton looking for a sweep. Not yet Melton, not yet.
Melton keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully.
Melton keeping full guard, as Poole tries to pass.
Melton wants to sweep here but Poole controlling him for the moment.
Melton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melton is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Poole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melton defends it easily.
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 Blair Melton.
I think Melton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Poole!
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