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Event:
Madness 31 Kahn Vs Andrade
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ronson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mello is pressing down on Ronson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ronson's guard. #REVR#
Mello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ronson's head.
Mello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mello works over Ronson with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ronson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mello is in close to Ronson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ronson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Ronson wants to control but Mello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ronson moves into full guard.
Ronson is trying to keep Mello in close.
#SUB2#
Ronson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Ronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mello defends well.
Mello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ronson trying to keep a closed guard but Mello is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ronson working for a triangle but Mello defends it easily.
#T2#
Ronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mello is one step ahead there.
Mello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mello cracks Ronson with a solid left hand.
Ronson wants to sweep here but Mello controlling him for the moment.
Ronson keeps trying to improve his position.
Mello lands a couple of digs.
Mello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mello's guard. #REVB##T3#
Ronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronson trying to control but Mello is working from the bottom.
Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ronson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson stands up over Mello, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello controlling Ronson's posture.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ronson 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.
Ronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mikey Ronson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ronson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mello was covering up waiting for the punch and Ronson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ronson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mello is keeping the position for now.
Ronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mello utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ronson preventing the sweep.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson postures up in Mello's guard and throws a big left but Mello blocks it.
Ronson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ronson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mello is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ronson, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Ronson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mello defends it easily.
Mello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ronson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Mello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ronson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mello's guard. #REVB#
Ronson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronson is one step ahead there.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving.
Mello 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.#T3#
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ronson throwing strikes from guard but Mello blocks nicely.
Ronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronson wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving.
Ronson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ronson lands a couple of digs.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mello keeping moving, preventing Ronson from controlling successfully.
Ronson wants to pass the guard but Mello is keeping the position.
Ronson looking to sit in guard and control but Mello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ronson is trying to keep Mello in close.
Mello connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Ronson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Mello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronson on the ground.
Ronson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Ronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ronson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Ronson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Ronson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mello on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mello tries to get out of the position.
Mello is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Ronson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mello, who protects the arm well.
Mello avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Mello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ronson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ronson is looking to take a break and control but Mello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ronson cracks Mello with a big elbow.
Mello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ronson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Ronson 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.
Ronson wants to take a breather but Mello is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Mello is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronson.
Ronson trying to pass the guard but Mello defending well.
Ronson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ronson wants to take a breather but Mello is having none of it. #SUB2#
Ronson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mello still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mello has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #T3#
Mello looks up at the clock and then as Ronson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mello smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ronson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mello cracks Ronson with a big right hand but Ronson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ronson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ronson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mello off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Ronson is cranking Mello's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mello! He's tightened the choke and Mello is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mikey Ronson!
A relieved looking Mikey Ronson 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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Event:
Madness Insanity 18
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Mello misses with a takedown attempt
and Lachance counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lachance lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Lachance closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lachance.
Lachance lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lachance lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mello or not.
Lachance stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mello is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Lachance.
Lachance digs a right hand into Mello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mello's gas tank.
Lachance lands a left hand.
Lachance lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Lachance.
Lachance throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mellos head.
Mello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lachance lands a hook that snaps the head of Mello backwards.
Lachance lands a hook that snaps the head of Mello backwards.
Lachance lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lachance. #ROC2#
Mello is rocked!#T1#
Lachance lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Mello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lachance scores with a shoulder strike.
Lachance creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mello's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mello drops to his knees and Lachance pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucien Lachance!
After winning the bout, Lucien Lachance thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness Insanity 7
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Estiban shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Estiban cracks Mello with a big right hand but Mello just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mello is looking to regain half guard here but Estiban keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Estiban swings around for an armbar but Mello sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Estiban's guard.
Mello wants to pass the guard but Estiban is keeping the position.
Mello preventing the sweep.
Estiban 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#
Mello wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Estiban's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mello is still trying to improve position.
Mello is pressing down on Estiban's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Estiban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Estiban lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mello 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.
Mello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Estiban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mello is proving hard to escape from.
Mello trying to control the position here.
Estiban throws an elbow that misses. Mello uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Estiban's guard. Nice move by Mello!#REVB##T2#
Estiban working a defensive guard here.
Mello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Estiban manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mello managing to control the position.
Mello 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.#SU#
Estiban decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mello, up you get!
Estiban falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Mello counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mello.
Estiban trying to control the position.
Estiban has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3##SUB#
Estiban working for a triangle but Mello defends it easily.
Estiban has momentary wrist control but Mello slips an elbow through the middle.
Mello advances to half guard.
Mello wants to pass to mount but Estiban is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Mello there.
Estiban is trying to control but can't.
Mello working the head and body with strikes.
Mello lands with a punch from half guard.
Mello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estiban wants to get back to full guard.
Mello slips a nice elbow through Estiban's hands, connecting with Estiban's forehead.#T4#
Estiban tries to roll over but Mello keeps him under control.
Estiban gets full guard.
Estiban is trying to control the position but Mello postures up.
Mello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mello stands up over Estiban, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Estiban looking for a sweep. Not yet Estiban, not yet.
Mello landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Mello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Estiban working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Estiban scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Mello closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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 Hancho Estiban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mello gets a takedown into half guard.
Mello working Estiban over with strikes.
Estiban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Estiban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mello slips a nice elbow through Estiban's hands, connecting with Estiban's forehead.
Ground and pound from Mello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mello wants to pass to mount but Estiban is defending the position.
Estiban trying to control from the bottom.
Mello winds up and cracks Estiban with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Estiban is rocked!
Estiban is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mello's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mello's back!#SUB#
Estiban working for a choke but Mello is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Estiban looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Estiban working for a choke but Mello is defending well. #SUB#
Estiban is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hancho Estiban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Estiban patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Estiban is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mello. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mello manages to reverse the position and now he's in Estiban's guard. Nice work there by Mello.
#SUB#
Estiban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mello scoring with some ground and pound.
Estiban trying to keep a closed guard but Mello is proving a slippery customer.
Mello lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Estiban is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Mello is working Estiban over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mello cracks Estiban with a solid left hand.
Mello stands and throws Estiban's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mello working the ground and pound from side control.
Mello cracks Estiban with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Mello immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Estiban is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Mello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Mello!
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Event:
Madness Clown Chaos 2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mello or perhaps it was just good defense by Inathana, which made it look bad. #TD#
Inathana looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Inathana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mello keeping control of the position.
Inathana lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inathana slips a nice elbow through Mello's hands, connecting with Mello's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inathana 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.
Inathana prevents Mello from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Inathana there. #T1#
Mello is trying to control but can't.
Mello tries to roll over but Inathana keeps him under control.
Mello is controlling Inathana's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mello looks winded!
Inathana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inathana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mello regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Inathana.
Mello looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inathana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mello's head.
Mello preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Inathana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inathana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inathana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mello's head.
Inathana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inathana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inathana is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Inathana stopping the sweep attempt from Mello.
Inathana throws a strike but Mello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mello sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Inathana's guard.
Mello throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mello thows a huge punch but Inathana dodges it nicely.
Inathana avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mello.
Inathana taking some punishment here, with Mello in his half guard.
Mello thows a huge punch but Inathana dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Mello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inathana defending well though.
Mello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Inathana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mello is working away from the top position though.
Mello working Inathana over with strikes.
Mello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mello not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mello tries to pass to full mount but Inathana defends it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Inathana shoots in and gets a takedown into Mello's guard.
Mello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Inathana's guard. #REVB##T4#
Inathana preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mello tries to free his leg and advance position but Inathana is retaining full guard.
Inathana wants to hit a switch here but Mello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Inathana there!
Poor strikes thrown by Mello there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mello throwing strikes but Inathana recovers to half guard. A much better position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mello passes to side control.
Inathana takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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 Radnos Inathana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Mello decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mello working the head and body with strikes.
Inathana is looking for a sweep. Mello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mello wants to pass the guard but Inathana is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mello throws a strike but Inathana avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mello throwing strikes from guard but Inathana blocks nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Mello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mello passes into half guard.
Inathana really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mello wants to pass the guard but Inathana is defending well.
Mello throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mello winds up and cracks Inathana with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mello 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. #T2#
Mello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inathana defending well though.
Inathana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mello.
Mello missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Inathana feints and as Mello raises his hands in defense, Inathana changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Inathana lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Inathana lands a couple of digs.
Inathana is working Mello over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Inathana scoring with punches to the head and body.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mello can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inathana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mello works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Inathana lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Inathana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inathana stopping the sweep attempt from Mello.
Inathana connects with a couple of short punches.
Inathana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inathana is one step ahead there.
Inathana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inathana lands a couple of elbows.
Mello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inathana manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Mello throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Inathana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mello.
Inathana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Inathana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mello's guard. #REVR#
Inathana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mello is keeping the position for now.
Mello wants to sweep but no luck.
Inathana throwing strikes from guard but Mello blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inathana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inathana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tarik Mello will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Inathana shoots in and gets a takedown into Mello's guard.
Inathana scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inathana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mello has his hands on Inathana's head, controlling the position.
Inathana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Inathana preventing the sweep.
Inathana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inathana throws a strike but Mello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inathana is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inathana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Mello is in close to Inathana's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Radnos Inathana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mello postures up in Inathana's guard and throws a big left but Inathana blocks it.
Mello throws an elbow that misses. Inathana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mello's guard. Nice move by Inathana!#REVR#
Mello has momentary wrist control but Inathana slips an elbow through the middle.
Mello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Inathana won't allow Mello to sweep him here.
Inathana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Inathana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inathana chips away with some ground and pound.
Inathana pushing down on Mello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Inathana working Mello over with strikes.
Mello trying to control but Inathana postures up.
Inathana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Inathana looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Inathana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Inathana tries to pass to full mount but Mello defends it.
Inathana missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Inathana scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mello keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Inathana prevents Mello from improving his position.
Mello has hold of Inathana's hands but Inathana slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mello taking some punishment here, with Inathana in his half guard.
Inathana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mello.
Mello is trying to keep Inathana in close.
Inathana throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Inathana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mello's head.
Inathana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Inathana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inathana working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Inathana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mello is trying to keep Inathana in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inathana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inathana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Inathana throws a strike but Mello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Radnos Inathana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inathana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radnos Inathana!
A victorious Radnos Inathana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness 6: BW/LOM Week 1
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Alexander swinging wildly here.
Mello drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alexander defends it well.#TD2#
Mello shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Alexander has his feet on Mello's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alexander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mello to the ground. Alexander is now in Mello's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander throws a strike but Mello rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alexander keeping full guard, as Mello tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mello lands a couple of digs.
Mello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mello tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Mello passes Alexander's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Mello lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander strikes from the bottom but Mello passes into mount!
Mello scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alexander is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mello.#CUT2#
It looks like Zakoria Alexander has been cut.
Mello breaks from Alexander's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#
Alexander is rocked!
Mello postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Alexander is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mello connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#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!
Mello unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Alexander wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mello celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Mello!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Wong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mello napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wong throws a strike aimed at the side of Mello's head but Mello avoids it well.
Mello gets back to half guard.
Wong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
It looks like Wong is going to stand back up.
Mello regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wong won't allow Mello to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mello is pulling down on Wong's head to control his posture.
Wong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mello works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Mello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mello working Wong over with strikes.
Mello winds up and cracks Wong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mello wants to pass the guard but Wong is defending well.
Mello working Wong over with strikes.
Mello looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mello passes to side control.
Wong can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mello scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mello cracks Wong with a big right hand but Wong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wong can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Mello landing strikes.
Mello advances to mount.
Mello loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Wong scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mello land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mello stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Mello!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Mello dives in and scores a takedown into Hatfield's guard.
Mello is working Hatfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hatfield's head.
Mello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hatfield wants to stand but Mello is controlling the position.
Mello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Hatfield is rocked!
Mello gets to his feet and stands over Hatfield, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hatfield felt that one! Mello unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hatfield from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarik Mello!
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