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Event:
IFA : Bang Bang Bang
Date: Feb 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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.
Melton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melton moves out of range of the strikes.
Melton tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Melton. Melton gets slowly back to his feet.
Melton throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
#CL#
Jackson clinches up with Melton and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Melton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Melton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Melton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Jackson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson postures up in Melton's guard and throws a big left but Melton blocks it. #SUB2#
Melton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.#T1##SUB2#
Melton is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Melton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Melton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Melton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton keeps working.
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Melton from improving his position.
Jackson moves nicely into side control.
Jackson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson taking a breather here. #T3#
Melton is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Melton managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.
Jackson moves into full mount!
Melton can't escape the position.
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4##SUB2#
Melton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Melton, into his guard. #REVR#
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Melton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Melton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Melton back into the cage.
Melton missing with knees to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Melton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Melton tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson pushes Melton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Melton effectively controlling the action here.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Melton tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Melton back against the cage.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Melton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Jackson works on Melton's body with a couple of short punches.
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 misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Melton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melton.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Melton.
Melton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Luther Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Jackson. #ROC#
Melton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Melton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Melton! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Melton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jackson!
Luther Jackson retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
IFL : KO
Date: Jan 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Melton swings for the body but Bong moves out of range.
Bong is looking for the big counter here.
Melton has his takedown stuffed
and Bong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melton darts in looking for a takedown but Bong gets double underhooks and turns Melton into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bong! But no joy.#TD#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Melton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Albert Melton!
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Event:
IFA Proving Grounds
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bonariushausen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
Melton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonariushausen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Melton passes Bonariushausen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bonariushausen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Melton manages to move to mount!
Bonariushausen working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Melton looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Melton working for a guillotine from mount but Bonariushausen is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Melton has control of Bonariushausen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonariushausen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bonariushausen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Melton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bonariushausen stops Melton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Melton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bonariushausen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
Bonariushausen wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Melton has control of Bonariushausen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonariushausen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Melton working for a submission but Bonariushausen is keeping him at bay.
Bonariushausen is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Melton has control of Bonariushausen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bonariushausen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bonariushausen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonariushausen is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well. #SUB#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonariushausen is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Melton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonariushausen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton. #SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura here.
Melton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bonariushausen trying to hold on to Melton's head to control him but Melton postures up.
#SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Bonariushausen trying to control but Melton postures up.
#SUB2#
Bonariushausen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bonariushausen is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Melton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending well.
#SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well. #SUB#
Melton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonariushausen is just riding it out for now. Melton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura but Bonariushausen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Melton to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Melton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonariushausen defends it well. #SUB#
Melton is working for a kimura but Bonariushausen is defending it quite comfortably.
Bonariushausen is trying to stand up here but Melton is controlling him well.
Bonariushausen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Melton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bonariushausen working for a triangle but Melton defends it easily.
Melton wants to control from the top but Bonariushausen keeps moving.
Melton advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Melton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonariushausen.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonariushausen misses.
Albert Melton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton throws a nice looking combination but Bonariushausen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonariushausen cracks Melton with a good jab.
Bonariushausen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Melton misses the target. #TD#
Melton gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Melton has an Americana. Bonariushausen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Melton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Melton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Albert Melton!
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Event:
ROTI-19
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Kush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kush misses with a straight left.
Melton throws a hook but Kush blocks it.
Kush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush tries to land a leg kick but Melton saw it coming and moves away.
Melton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kush fakes the leg kick and cracks Melton in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton checks a leg kick.
Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kush as he jumps to the side.
Melton moves out of range as Kush strikes.#TD2#
Melton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Melton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kush has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB2#
Melton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kush! #REVR##SUB#
Kush wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melton, who protects the arm well.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton keeps trying to improve his position.
Melton wants to control but Kush postures up.
Melton is looking for a sweep.
Melton throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Kush looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kush is trying to get an arm triangle but Melton is defending well.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Kush wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.
Melton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kush knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Melton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kush doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melton.
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
Melton is thwarting Kush's attempts to control the position.
Kush striking from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Melton prevents Kush from improving his position.
Melton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Melton blocks the strikes from Kush.
#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Kush punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kush trying to control from the bottom.
Kush is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kush tries to roll over but Melton keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Melton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kush sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Melton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Melton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton dominated that round.
That's time! Kush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Melton misses with a looping left.
Melton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kush defends it nicely.
Kush looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kush moves out of range as Melton throws a body kick.
Kush checks a leg kick.
Kush misses with a straight left.
And Melton tries to counter it with a takedown but Kush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Melton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kush is defending against the submission attempts here by Melton.
Kush wants to control but Melton is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kush is looking for a sweep. Melton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Melton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kush is just riding it out for now. Melton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Melton is working for a submission of some sort.
Kush is looking to control Melton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kush avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Melton seems to be looking for submissions.
Kush is trying to control but can't.
Melton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kush won't allow Melton to pass to mount.
Kush moves into full guard.
Kush scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kush throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Melton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Melton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kush is defending well.
Kush is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kush is working hard here to advance position.
Kush throws a couple of elbows from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kush 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. #T4#
Melton working away.
Kush tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melton tries to move to mount but Kush blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Melton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Melton tries for a kimura but Kush is defending well.
Kush tries to strike but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Melton 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!
#R3#
Melton moves away from the strike by Kush.
Melton avoids the body shot from Kush.
Kush checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Kush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kush blocks a head kick by Melton.
Kush lands a jab to the nose.
Kush lands the left hand.
Kush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kush avoids the body shot from Melton.
Kush throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Kush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kush throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kush will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Melton has gone for a leg lock! Kush slips out almost immediately though and dives into Melton's guard.#REVR#
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 tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albert Melton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Melton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kush is aware though and is defending well.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kush trying to control but Melton is working from the bottom.
Kush pushes down on Melton's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Kush wants to work for an arm triangle but Melton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Melton is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Melton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
Melton trying to get back to full guard but Kush takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Kush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Melton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
Melton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kush. #T3##SUB#
Kush is working for a kimura but Melton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kush is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Melton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Melton is staying active underneath Kush, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Melton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kush prevents Melton from improving his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Melton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Will Kush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kush is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Melton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kush pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Kush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Melton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Melton!
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Event:
ROTI-14
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Melton misses with a body kick.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Melton manages to circle out of the way.
Melton throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melton.
As Melton tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Melton manages to avoid the attempt.
Melton fails with a takedown attempt.
Melton has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Melton against the cage.
Melton misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson pushes Melton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Melton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melton blocks an uppercut.
Jackson cracks Melton with a nice body shot.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melton is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Luther Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Melton.
Melton looks winded!
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melton avoids it.#T1#
Melton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Melton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Melton misses with a knee strike.
Melton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Melton.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
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!
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Melton managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Melton.
Melton is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Melton misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Melton avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Melton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melton is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melton trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Melton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Melton prevents a body shot from Jackson. #T3#
Melton is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson digs a right hand into Melton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Melton's gas tank.
Melton tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson gets through Melton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melton.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Melton is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson gets through Melton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melton tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melton avoids it.
Melton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Jackson pushes Melton against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Melton goes down! Melton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ROTI-10
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Melton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Melton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Melton tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolverk is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Melton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Melton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bolverk wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolverk controlling the position.
Melton wants to control from the top but Bolverk keeps moving. #SUB2#
Melton drops back looking for a leg! Bolverk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bolverk manages to kick Melton off! Melton jumps back into Bolverk's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Melton drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Melton seems to have locked his on tight now - Bolverk screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Melton, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Albert Melton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Melton misses with a takedown
and Palboa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2#
Palboa lands a big right hand that sends Melton crashing to the mat! Palboa stays standing though and waves Melton back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Albert Melton has been cut.
Melton tries to bum rush Palboa with a series of wild strikes but Palboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palboa scores with a counter punch that sends Melton to the canvas! Palboa smells blood - he's punishing Melton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Melton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cocky Palboa!
A relieved looking Cocky Palboa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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