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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Coles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Melton kicks Coles off and gets back to his feet.
Coles throws a right and a left that Melton avoids nicely. #CL2#
Coles clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Coles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Coles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Melton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coles trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coles slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Coles 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.#SUB2#
Coles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melton controls the pace.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coles 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.
Melton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coles has his hands on Melton's head, controlling the position.
Melton stopping the sweep attempt from Coles.#T3#
Melton postures up.
Melton controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melton fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coles wants to control but Melton postures up.
Coles is trying to get back to half guard.
Coles looks winded!#T4#
Melton is staying tight to Coles's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Melton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melton staying calm.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Coles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melton on his heels. He'll look to pass Melton's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Melton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Melton avoids the head kick by Coles.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coles as he avoids it easily.
Coles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Coles has closed the distance and engaged Melton in a clinch.
#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton goes for a double leg but Coles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coles continues to drive forward.
Coles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Melton.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Melton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Coles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coles is trying to buck Melton off.
Coles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Coles struggling a bit here.
Coles is breathing heavily.
Coles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Melton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A lull in the action here as Melton stalls from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coles is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Melton takes the fight into the clinch.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Coles pulls guard.
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles looking to control.
#T3#
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Melton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Coles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Melton is trying to defend but Coles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Melton wants to control but Coles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
Melton trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Melton has one foot on Coles's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Coles misses with a head kick.
Melton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Melton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Melton moves into the clinch.
Melton lands an elbow inside that Coles shrugs off. #TD2#
Coles gets control of Melton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Coles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melton is now in half guard.
Coles is trying to get back to full guard.
Coles trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Melton manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton working Coles over with strikes here.
Melton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Coles tries to control Melton's body but Melton pushes him off. Coles squirms to his side and now Melton has his back!
Coles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coles wants to control his opponent's hands but Melton gets his hands free.
Melton keeps control of the position easily here as Coles tries to buck him off.
Coles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Coles tries to get to full guard but Melton has control of the leg. #T2#
Melton not doing much here.
#SUB#
Coles is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Melton controlling the pace. #T3##SUB#
Melton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melton slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Melton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Melton scores with a takedown into Coles's guard.
Melton wants to control from the top but Coles keeps moving.
Coles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howard Coles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jerrold Melton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrold Melton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Melton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from West misses.
Ben West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West looks winded!#TD#
Melton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Melton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Melton controlling the action here.
Melton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.
Melton is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Melton controlling the action here.
Melton passes into side control, despite West's attempt to control the position.
#T1#
West trying to remain calm as Melton controls from the top position.#SUB#
Melton is working to tighten his grip on West's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. West has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Melton is really squeezing tight and eventually West passes out! Melton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jerrold Melton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melton.#CL2#
Sanderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Sanderson manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sanderson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sanderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson is trying to keep Melton in close.
Sanderson trying to control the position here. #T1#
Sanderson is trying to keep Melton in close.
Sanderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sanderson trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Sanderson passes Melton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Melton tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.#T2#
Sanderson passes to side control.
Melton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Sanderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melton can't do much from the bottom here.
Melton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sanderson controlling from mount.
Sanderson with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#T3#
Sanderson lands a big shot there that rocks Melton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!#CUT2#
Jerrold Melton's cut is getting worse.
Sanderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Melton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Melton in real trouble here! The ref calls for Melton to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Sanderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Melton is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Melton's guard.#ES#
Melton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melton to the mat! Melton manages to get full guard. #ES#
Melton pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jackson instigates a clinch. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Melton kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melton checks a low kick from Jackson.#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Melton's guard.#ES#
Melton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1#
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
Graysen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Melton down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Melton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Melton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#CL2#
Jackson has Melton up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Jackson has Melton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Melton tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Melton's guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Melton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Melton looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Melton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Jackson gets to his feet - Melton follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Jackson forces Melton back against the cage and clinches.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Melton.
#T2##TD2#
Jackson is trying to trip Melton. He has hold of a leg but Melton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Melton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Melton throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Melton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melton wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Melton has his arm trapped.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Melton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Melton prevents Jackson from improving position.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Melton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson tries to control but Melton manages to take his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Melton's arms.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerrold Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Melton tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson has Melton pressed against the cage, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Melton improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Jackson rushes Melton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Melton pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Melton has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Melton can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Melton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melton is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up. #SUB#
Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Melton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Melton's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton controlling Jackson's posture. #SUB#
Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Melton stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Jackson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Melton has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Jackson taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerrold Melton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Sommer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melton.
Melton scores with a head kick. Sommer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Sommer instigates a clinch.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Melton breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Melton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet.
Melton taking a breather here. #T1#
Melton working away.#SUB#
Melton is trying to get an arm triangle but Sommer is defending well.
Sommer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet but Melton is dominant here and he's now got Sommer's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Melton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sommer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sommer for a finish.
Melton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sommer tries to escape but Melton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Melton controls the position.
Sommer trying to control the position but Melton manages to sink in the hooks.
Sommer wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Sommer is trying to get back to his feet but Melton has full control of the position and if anything, Sommer has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sommer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Melton has the hooks in. Sommer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Melton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sommer.
Sommer wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Melton working for the choke.
Melton biding his time, controlling Sommer. #T4#
Melton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sommer trying to control the hands but Melton breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melton has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerrold Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Melton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sommer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sommer lands in his opponent's guard.
Melton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sommer dives into side control.
#REVR#
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Melton gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Melton has one foot on Sommer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Melton rushes Sommer and presses him up against the cage.
Melton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sommer can do to turn this around?#T1#
Melton misses with an elbow over the top.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sommer lands an elbow inside that Melton shrugs off.
Melton is trying to break the clinch but Sommer has him pressed against the cage.
Melton wants to break free but Sommer has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Sommer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sommer has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sommer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sommer defends it nicely.#T2##CL#
Melton has Sommer up against the cage in a clinch.
Melton is trying to break the clinch but Sommer has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Sommer manages to break the clinch.
Sommer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sommer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Sommer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sommer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Melton uses it to pass to side control.
Sommer is breathing heavily.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sommer misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sommer looking for a sweep but Melton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melton content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Melton.
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 Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerrold Melton's cut.
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!
#R3#
Melton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Sommer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Melton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Melton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Sommer moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Melton breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Sommer closes the distance and pushes Melton back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sommer is trying to maintain a safe position but Melton gets an underhook and turns Sommer into the cage.#T1#
Melton tries to circle away but Sommer has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Sommer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
Melton tries to break free but Sommer pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Sommer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sommer manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Melton throws Sommer to one side and escapes!
Sommer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Sommer gets caught flat footed, as Melton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sommer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Melton dives into side control.
Sommer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Sommer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Melton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Melton controls the position.
Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sommer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Melton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Melton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Melton lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sommer gets back to full guard.
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Melton drops back looking for a leg! Sommer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sommer manages to kick Melton off! Melton jumps back into Sommer's guard.
Melton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Sommer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Melton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sommer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerrold Melton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerrold Melton!
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