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Event:
MMAH 95
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Abott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMelon.
#TD#
Abott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McMelon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abott prevents McMelon from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abott lands some shots froms side control.
McMelon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abott is controlling him well.
The strikes coming from Abott are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Abott prevents McMelon from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon seems a little lost for a moment, as Abott dominates the positioning.
Abott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abott lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet.
McMelon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abott wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMelon keeps working.
McMelon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Abott connects with a decent elbow.
McMelon is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Abott is working McMelon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abott working the ground and pound from side control.
Abott is working McMelon over with some ground and pound from side control.
McMelon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ES2#
McMelon throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Abott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Abott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#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!
McMelon is looking to escape.
Abott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Abott there.
Abott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McMelon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SU#
Abott stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
McMelon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Abott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMelon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abott.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Abott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Abott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Abott has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McMelon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McMelon is trapped and Abott is scoring with shots to the head and body.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Abott is punishing McMelon with some ground and pound.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Abott struggling to keep hold of the position.
Abott softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Abott scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but Abott has full control of the position and if anything, McMelon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Abott cracks McMelon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing McMelon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Abott lands shots from the back.
Abott lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abott.
McMelon trying to get back to his feet but Abott is in full control for now.
Abott is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Abott looking to break McMelon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McMelon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Abott connects with a big shot to the side of McMelon's head.
#SUB#
Abott is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but McMelon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Abott scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. McMelon is looking for a way out. #ROC#McMelon is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darbo Abott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abott displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McMelon is still on wobbly legs! Can Abott finish him?
Darbo Abott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
McMelon drives through and clinches with Abott against the cage.
McMelon seems to have recovered his senses.
McMelon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that McMelon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McMelon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abott.
McMelon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from McMelon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMelon looking to slow down the pace here.
McMelon stalling the fight.
Abott takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Abott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McMelon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMelon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McMelon tries to clinch there but Abott circles away.
Darbo Abott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abott tries to clinch but McMelon moves out of range. #TD#
McMelon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McMelon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abott throws a big elbow that misses.
McMelon wants to stand up but Abott is controlling him.
Abott trying to control the position from guard on top but McMelon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
McMelon pushes Abott off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T2#
Abott is trying hard to land a takedown here. McMelon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from McMelon finds it's target.
McMelon leaves Abott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMelon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McMelon misses with a head kick.
McMelon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abott. That did some damage!
Abott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMelon can do to turn this around?
McMelon with the inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McMelon. Abott shrugs it off though.
Abott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abott or perhaps it was just good defense by McMelon, which made it look bad. #T3#
McMelon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McMelon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by McMelon. #CL2#
McMelon gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McMelon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC#
Abott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by McMelon!
Abott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMelon manages to avoid it.
McMelon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McMelon lands with a kick to the temple. Abott shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Abott looking to score a takedown here. McMelon is defending well but Abott drives through and ends up in McMelon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMelon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abott is controlling him. #ES2#
McMelon has his feet on Abott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Abott gets tackled into the cage by McMelon. McMelon maintains the clinch.
Abott wants to take the fight to the mat but McMelon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McMelon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
McMelon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jason McMelon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McMelon is pressed up against the cage. Abott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMelon down to the mat. McMelon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
McMelon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Abott wants the takedown. McMelon is fighting it off but Abott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McMelon's guard against the cage.
McMelon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Abott tries to keep at a distance but McMelon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMelon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Darbo Abott has been cut.
Abott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMelon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abott tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darbo Abott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from McMelon.
A knee to the head by McMelon.
McMelon lands a hook that snaps the head of Abott backwards.
Abott drops down looking for an ankle pick but McMelon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abott shoots in for a double leg but McMelon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Abott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McMelon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abott or perhaps it was just good defense by McMelon, which made it look bad. #CL2#
McMelon rushes Abott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMelon obliges.
McMelon lands a good knee to the midsection. Abott won't want to take too many of those.
McMelon scores a nice knee to the body.
McMelon lands with a light punch inside.
McMelon is working Abott over against the cage.
Abott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMelon has him pressed against the cage.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for McMelon to work.
McMelon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Abott is looking to break free of the clinch but McMelon has double underhooks. #TD#
Abott has hold of one of McMelon's legs. McMelon is fighting the takedown attempt but Abott gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
McMelon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Abott can't get the takedown.
Abott being controlled against the cage.
McMelon gets underhooks to prevent Abott's takedown attempt.
#T3#
McMelon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McMelon misses with a punch to the body.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abott can't get the takedown.
Abott managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
A short right from McMelon on the inside.
McMelon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Abott up against the cage.
Abott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McMelon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McMelon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abotts head.
Abott is looking for a takedown.#T4#
McMelon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abott has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abott wants to break free but McMelon has control.
Abott is trying to break the clinch but McMelon is controlling him.
Abott has McMelon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMelon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMelon crunches a lovely knee into Abott's ribcage.
Abott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMelon stalls.
McMelon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McMelon lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMelon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abott up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMelon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McMelon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMelon 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon! |
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Event:
MMAH 90
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
McMelon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Chai checks a low kick from McMelon.#CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMelon.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McMelon tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Chai.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of McMelon backwards.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
McMelon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
McMelon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McMelon looking to stall.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
McMelon misses with a punch to the body.
McMelon wants to stall.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but McMelon uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMelon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chai. #CUT#It looks like Jason McMelon has been cut.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMelon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMelon.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McMelon backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chai avoiding damage as McMelon throws knees to the body.
McMelon taking a breather.
Chai misses with some punches.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMelon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMelon misses with some punches.
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
Chai lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMelon. #T3#
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. McMelon moves away and avoids it.
Chai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from McMelon.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
McMelon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMelon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McMelon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped McMelon in his tracks. #ROC#McMelon is rocked!#T4##CL#
Chai moves into the clinch.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McMelon is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai pushes McMelon against the cage. Chai is working some dirty boxing. Chai pushes off with a quick right hook! McMelon goes down! McMelon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Chai moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Setiawan Joyo Chai!
Setiawan Joyo Chai retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Setiawan Joyo Chai 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:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Munro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munro looks to score with a jab to the body but McMelon is just out of range.
McMelon throws a nice inside leg kick.
McMelon lands with a slapping head kick.
McMelon lands a nice looking body kick.
McMelon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been hearing reports that Munro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
McMelon forces Munro back against the cage and clinches.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
Munro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Munro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Come on McMelon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McMelon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munro blocks a body shot from McMelon.
Munro is trying to break free.
McMelon lands a right hand.
McMelon throws a head punch that misses.
McMelon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Munro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
McMelon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
Munro managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
Munro prevents a body shot from McMelon.
Munro takes a knee to the side of the body.
McMelon leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for McMelon to work.
McMelon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
McMelon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Munro wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
McMelon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMelon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Munro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMelon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McMelon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munro avoids it.
Munro blocking some punches.
McMelon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMelon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McMelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McMelon fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Munro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMelon tries to clinch up but Munro circles away and keeps his distance.
Munro ducks under a wild hook from McMelon.
McMelon scores with a nice body kick.
Munro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMelon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munro throws a hook but McMelon avoids it easily.
McMelon pushes Munro away with a front kick.
McMelon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munro.
McMelon jabs Munro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Munro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McMelon.
Jason McMelon seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
McMelon closes the distance and clinches.
McMelon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Munro manages to break the clinch.
Munro tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMelon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munro somewhat.
Jaxson Munro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McMelon can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMelon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Munro circles away quickly and effectively.
McMelon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Munro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMelon's waist but McMelon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munro off to one side.
McMelon lands a front kick.
McMelon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McMelon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McMelon throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by McMelon. That's going to slow Munro down.
McMelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that McMelon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Munro scores with a takedown into McMelon's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. McMelon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Munro avoiding damage as McMelon throws knees to the body.
#T2#
McMelon has Munro pressed against the cage.
Munro controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMelon stalls.
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Munro is looking to break free of the clinch but McMelon has double underhooks.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but Munro blocks it.
McMelon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Munro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
McMelon effectively controlling the action here.
Munro wants to break free but McMelon has control.
Munro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from McMelon.
McMelon is stalling here.
Jason McMelon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Munro being controlled against the cage.
McMelon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMelon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Munro is trying to push McMelon away but McMelon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Munro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McMelon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxson Munro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McMelon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McMelon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Munro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McMelon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munro scores with a jab to the body.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Munro. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Munro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from McMelon finds it's way through Munro's defenses.
McMelon tries to clinch
and Munro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMelon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McMelon cracks Munro with a right hand to the side of the head.
McMelon wants to clinch up but Munro keeps it at a distance.
Munro throws a body punch but McMelon moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munro is defended easily by McMelon.#T1#
McMelon looks to clinch #TD#
and Munro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Munro prevents McMelon from standing back up.
McMelon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munro 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.
McMelon is trying to escape back to his feet but Munro uses the scramble to pass into side control.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet.
Munro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMelon pushes Munro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Munro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Munro working the head with strikes.
McMelon tries to escape but Munro is in control.
Munro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Munro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munro trying to control the action but McMelon is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Munro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McMelon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
McMelon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Munro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McMelon bucks up and tries to throw Munro off but instead Munro has got his back!
Can McMelon hold on?! Munro is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McMelon wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
McMelon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munro gets his way!
#T4#
Will Munro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jaxson Munro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Munro off. It looks like it's working - Munro slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! McMelon displaying calm under pressure there.
Munro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McMelon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Munro misses with a wild combination.
McMelon leaves Munro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxson Munro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMelon 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon! |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Camejo takes a swing at McMelon's ribcage but misses.
McMelon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jason McMelon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMelon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camejo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camejo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
Camejo tries to keep at a distance but McMelon has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
McMelon avoiding damage.
Camejo avoiding damage as McMelon throws knees to the body.
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camejo is defending well for now.
Camejo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMelon connects with a knee to the head.
McMelon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Camejo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMelon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Camejo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Camejo lands an elbow that stopped McMelon in his tracks for a moment.
Camejo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses.
Camejo lands an elbow that stopped McMelon in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on McMelon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McMelon slows down the pace here.
McMelon landing knees to the body.
Camejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Camejo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMelon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camejo up against the cage.
McMelon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camejo blocks a body shot from McMelon. #T2#
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camejo is defending well for now.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
McMelon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike from Camejo.
McMelon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camejo or not.
McMelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMelon avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camejo is defending well for now.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
McMelon swings wildly with an uppercut but Camejo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camejo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Camejo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses.
McMelon blocks the elbow strike.
McMelon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camejo lands a damaging elbow.
McMelon avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
Camejo managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
McMelon blocks the elbow strike.
Camejo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMelon throws a head punch that misses.
McMelon slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMelon's brow.
McMelon is working Camejo over against the cage.
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMelon missing with knees to the body.
Camejo pushes off an throws an elbow but McMelon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camejo is defending well for now.
McMelon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
McMelon scores with a shot to the side of Camejo's head.
A short left from McMelon.
Camejo throws an elbow but it misses.
McMelon tries to land a knee to the head but Camejo blocks with his arms.
McMelon lands a left hand.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
McMelon landing knees to the body.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
Camejo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McMelon with a knee to the head.
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
McMelon moves into the clinch.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMelon's brow.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
Camejo pushes off an throws an elbow but McMelon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Camejo throws an elbow that misses.
McMelon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McMelon lands a good knee to the midsection. Camejo won't want to take too many of those.
Camejo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Camejo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Camejo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jason McMelon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camejo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McMelon controlling the action here for a moment.
Camejo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McMelon tries a body shot but Camejo blocks it.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Camejo. #CUT2#It looks like Jason McMelon has been cut.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McMelon avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
Camejo misses with an elbow strike.
McMelon avoids the elbow strike from Camejo, against the cage.
Camejo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
Camejo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMelon's brow.
Camejo throws an elbow but it misses.
Camejo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McMelon tries to land knees in the clinch but Camejo avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, McMelon scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMelon lands an uppercut.
McMelon effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Camejo just misses with a elbow thrown towards McMelon's brow.
McMelon trying to control the position but instead, Camejo has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMelon into the cage.#T2#
McMelon trying to land knees to the body.
McMelon digs a right hand into Camejo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camejo's gas tank.
Come on McMelon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Camejo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
McMelon blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMelon blocks the elbow strike.
McMelon struggles to land a body shot inside as Camejo controls his hands.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike.
McMelon blocks the elbow strike.
McMelon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McMelon lands a good knee to the midsection. Camejo won't want to take too many of those.
McMelon blocks an elbow strike from Camejo.
McMelon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camejo avoids it.
McMelon gets through Camejo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Camejo misses with an elbow strike.
McMelon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Camejo's face.
McMelon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McMelon lands with a short shot to the head.
McMelon working Camejo over with knees to the body.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
Camejo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camejo throws an elbow but misses.
McMelon dodges an elbow strike from Camejo.
McMelon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Camejo or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for McMelon.
Camejo is breathing heavily.
Camejo pushes off an throws an elbow but McMelon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McMelon slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from McMelon. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMelon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McMelon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camejo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McMelon.
McMelon pushes Camejo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMelon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMelon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McMelon stalling in the clinch.
McMelon lands with a right to the head.
Camejo takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Camejo is rocked!
McMelon lands an uppercut.
Camejo is still on wobbly legs! Can McMelon finish him?
McMelon gets through Camejo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McMelon unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Camejo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McMelon is unloading with more strikes now! Camejo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason McMelon! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 5
Date: Jul 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Andre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McMelon wants to clinch up but Andre keeps it at a distance.
McMelon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Andre - just one landing.
No joy there for Andre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andre throws a body shot but no joy.
Andre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMelon at a distance.
McMelon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Andre tries to keep at a distance but McMelon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andre misses with a body punch.
McMelon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McMelon.
McMelon misses with a knee strike.
Andre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
McMelon controlling the action here for a moment.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Andre.
#BC#
Andre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMelon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre throws a lazy right hand but McMelon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMelon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andre throws a hook to the side of McMelon's head but McMelon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Andre misses.
Andre throws out a powerful jab.
Andre throws an off balance right hand
and McMelon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Andre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McMelon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Andre.
The crowd cheers as Andre lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMelon doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMelon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
McMelon tries to clinch up.
Andre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMelon throws a solid leg kick but Andre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McMelon.
McMelon tries a low kick but Andre avoids it.
McMelon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Andre connects with the punch.
McMelon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Andre misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Andre as he connects with a hook.
Andre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McMelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Andre misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMelon. Andre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andre lands with a nice combination. McMelon backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Good leg kick by McMelon.
McMelon misses the shot to the body.
Andre scores with a jab. McMelon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andre throws a shot from downtown. McMelon moves away and avoids it.
Andre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMelon.
McMelon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McMelon wants to clinch.
Peter Andre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andre misses with a hook.
Andre lands with a cross.
We've been informed that McMelon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McMelon moves away from the strike by Andre.
McMelon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andre moves away.
McMelon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Andre. That did some damage!
Andre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMelon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McMelon has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Andre working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andre tries to throw a body punch but McMelon avoids it by throwing Andre back against the cage.
Andre lands with a right to the head. #ROC#McMelon is rocked!
Andre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMelon is still on wobbly legs! Can Andre finish him?
McMelon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andre.
McMelon seems to have recovered his senses.
Andre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andre lands an uppercut.
McMelon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andre lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from McMelon.
A short body shot lands from Andre as the two fighters clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMelon.
Andre misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Andre dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andre lands a body shot.
Andre lands a head shot.
Peter Andre is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Andre - just one landing.
Andre connects with a good right hand that stumbles McMelon. McMelon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andre staying out of range there.
McMelon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Andre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McMelon throws a head kick but Andre moves out of range.
It looked like Andre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McMelon.
Nice uppercut there from Andre.
Andre thuds a left hand into McMelon's body.
McMelon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
McMelon clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andre lands a left hand.
Andre lands a body shot.
Andre avoiding damage as McMelon throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andre. #T1#
Andre working aggressively here.
A short left from Andre.
McMelon blocking some punches.
McMelon misses with some punches.
Andre scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McMelon fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andre.
Come on McMelon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMelon can do to turn this around?#BC#
Andre breaks the clinch.
A combination from McMelon does no damage.
Andre fails to land with a series of punches.
Jason McMelon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMelon walks into a stiff left hand from Andre.
Andre misses with a hook
and McMelon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMelon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMelon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMelon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Andre misses its intended target.
Andre feints a jab promting McMelon to slip. Andre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McMelon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McMelon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andre manages to avoid it.
McMelon swings widly with a right hand
and Andre counters with a straight right hand.
McMelon tries to clinch but Andre moves out of range.
Andre lands a nice looking body shot.
McMelon misses with the combination.
It looked like Andre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McMelon scores with a kick to the body.
McMelon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andre avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Andre misses.
McMelon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
McMelon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andre lands with a good body shot.
Andre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andre throws an overhand right that lands on McMelon's shoulder, as McMelon tries to avoid the shot.
McMelon walks into a jab.
McMelon tries a head kick but it misses.
McMelon slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Andre. That snapped McMelon's head back.
Andre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMelon momentarily.
Andre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andre lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMelon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Andre lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! McMelon goes down and covers up as Andre starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Andre!
After winning the bout, Peter Andre 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:
NYF 24: Mendez vs Ferguson
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
McMelon misses with a double jab
and Tokoro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMelon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tokoro scores with a shot to the body.
McMelon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokoro lands a nice looking body shot.
Tokoro misses with a wild body shot.
Tokoro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMelon's hands.
McMelon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tokoro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McMelon is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
McMelon takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tokoro is leaning against McMelon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMelon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tokoro backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokoro. #T1#
McMelon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tokoro backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokoro.
McMelon has a couple of punches blocked by Tokoro.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
McMelon tries to stall but Tokoro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMelon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tokoro is keeping busy.
McMelon seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Tokoro is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tokoro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro blocks an uppercut.
McMelon is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Tokoro.
McMelon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMelon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tokoro's efforts to push away.#T2#
McMelon can't find room to land a body shot as Tokoro controls the action.
Tokoro wants to break free but McMelon has control.
McMelon connects with a knee to the head.
Tokoro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMelon's elbow.
Tokoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
McMelon lands a knee to the body.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro tries to break free but McMelon pushes him back against the cage.
Tokoro working aggressively here.
Tokoro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokoro wants to get back to striking at distance but McMelon won't allow it.
Tokoro misses with a punch to the body.
Tokoro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tokoro is leaning against McMelon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McMelon landing knees to the head.
#T3#
Tokoro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokoro can't find room to land a body shot as McMelon controls the action.
Tokoro lands an uppercut.
Tokoro lands a right hand.
McMelon blocks an uppercut.
Tokoro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon taking a breather.
Tokoro lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMelon working aggressively here.
Tokoro gets through McMelon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokoro blocking some punches.
McMelon struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokoro controls his hands.
Tokoro is working McMelon over against the cage.
Tokoro managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokoro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon has Tokoro pressed against the cage, preventing Tokoro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMelon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokoro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMelons head.
McMelon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tokoro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tokoro lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Tokoro manages to break the clinch.
Tokoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McMelon throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Tokoro lands an impressive looking overhand right. McMelon doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hideo Tokoro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McMelon avoids the body shot from Tokoro.
Tokoro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMelon misses with a body shot.
Tokoro misses with a hook. McMelon ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McMelon. Tokoro shrugs it off though.
A jab from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro misses with a looping left.
McMelon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tokoro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokoro swats away the attempt to clinch by McMelon.
McMelon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMelon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tokoro's sensitive parts. #T1#
McMelon tries to clinch but Tokoro moves out of range.
McMelon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tokoro just misses with a punch to the body.
McMelon slips a straight right by Tokoro.
McMelon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McMelon moves away from the strike by Tokoro.
McMelon attempts a counter takedown but Tokoro avoids it well and moves away.
McMelon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tokoro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMelon is looking to slow Tokoro down with leg kicks.
McMelon closes the distance but Tokoro moves to the side
and Tokoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Tokoro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McMelon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McMelon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokoro missing with a left hand there. McMelon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tokoro clobbers McMelon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Tokoro punishes McMelon's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMelon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMelon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but Tokoro is quick to defend against it.
Hideo Tokoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMelon connects with a solid leg kick.
McMelon is looking to clinch.
McMelon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from McMelon misses.
McMelon misses with a hook. Tokoro ducked under it nicely.
Tokoro scores with the left hand. McMelon knows he should have avoided that one.
Tokoro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokoro moves out of range of the body kick.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
Tokoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
A combination from McMelon does no damage.
McMelon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McMelon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tokoro counter with a right hand.
Tokoro misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMelon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMelon moves out of range of the strikes.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch but Tokoro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokoro throws a big shot that misses.
McMelon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tokoro misses with a straight left.
McMelon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tokoro swats away the attempt to clinch by McMelon.#T4#
A low kick from McMelon is predictable there
and Tokoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Tokoro misses.
Tokoro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tokoro misses with an uppercut. McMelon saw that one coming.
McMelon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokoro.
McMelon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tokoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMelon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tokoro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#McMelon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokoro lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! McMelon goes down and covers up as Tokoro starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Tokoro!
After winning the bout, Hideo Tokoro 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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NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
McMelon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McMelon thumps McGrew with a low kick.
McMelon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGrew unleashes a big counter combination but McMelon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A good leg kick by McMelon.
McMelon throws out a loose jab but McGrew uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMelon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGrew throws a body shot but no joy.
McGrew lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGrew.#CUT2#It looks like Jason McMelon has been cut.
McMelon lands with a kick to the temple. McGrew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McMelon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McMelon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGrew circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGrew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
McGrew lands a left and a right that sends McMelon crashing to the canvas! McGrew dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#McMelon is rocked!
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh McMelon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMelon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T1##SUB2#
McMelon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGrew.
McMelon seems to have got his legs back now.
McGrew looking to finish with strikes here!
McMelon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrew controlling the pace for now.
It looks like McGrew might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
McMelon is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
McGrew controlling from the full mount.
McMelon is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McGrew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McMelon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGrew on the ground.
McMelon squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
McMelon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMelon tries to get out of the position.
McGrew controlling his opponent. #ES#
McMelon somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#T3#
Sloppy strikes from McGrew. Those never looked like landing.
McGrew tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGrew looks to land a combination. McMelon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGrew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMelon. McMelon obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGrew wants to break free but McMelon has control.
McGrew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMelon leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGrew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMelon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGrew prevents a body shot from McMelon.
McMelon is struggling to control the position.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGrew is trying to force a seperation but McMelon has the dominant position.
McMelon lands an uppercut.
McMelon misses with a body punch.
McMelon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for McMelon.
McGrew tries to circle away but McMelon has him pinned against the cage.
McGrew is trying to break free.
McGrew managing to block the knees to the body from McMelon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin McGrew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason McMelon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McMelon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGrew's head.
An inside leg kick lands from McMelon.
McGrew throws a series of punches but McMelon moves out of range.
Good leg kick by McMelon.
McGrew lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMelon circles away quickly and effectively.
McGrew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McMelon lands with a slapping head kick.
McGrew lands the left hand.
McGrew throws the left hand but McMelon avoids the punch easily.
McGrew takes a swing at McMelon's ribcage but misses.
McGrew rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMelon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kevin McGrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMelon fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGrew throws a right and a left that McMelon avoids nicely.
McGrew punishes McMelon's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
McMelon clinches up with McGrew and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMelon keeps control of McGrew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMelon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGrew's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from McMelon.
McGrew is trying to pull guard but McMelon has him pressed against the cage.
McMelon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGrew.
#BC2#
McGrew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMelon misses with a wild combination.
McGrew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGrew swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMelon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
McMelon rushes McGrew and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMelon throws a head punch that misses.
McMelon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McMelon.
A short body shot lands from McMelon as the two fighters clinch.
McGrew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGrew is breathing heavily.
McMelon misses with a knee to the head.
McMelon lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
McGrew blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMelon.#T3#
McGrew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGrew takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMelon can't find room to land a body shot as McGrew controls the action.
McMelon slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from McMelon.
McMelon stalling.
McMelon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGrews head.
McMelon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McGrew in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from McMelon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McMelon.#T4#
McMelon tries a knee to the head but McGrew blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McMelon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McMelon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGrew can do to turn this around?
McMelon misses with a punch to the body.
McGrew wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMelon effectively controlling the action here.
Jason McMelon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGrew is trying to break the clinch but McMelon is controlling him.
McMelon tries to land knees in the clinch but McGrew avoids the damage to the body.
McMelon scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason McMelon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason McMelon's cut.
That's time! McMelon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
McGrew avoids the head kick by McMelon.
McMelon avoids a punch combination nicely.
McMelon tries to counter with a takedown but McGrew is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from McMelon as McGrew shoots in.
McGrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McMelon tries to avoid it but McGrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McMelon to the ground. McMelon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McMelon jabs at McGrew's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from McMelon.
McMelon scores with a kick to the midsection.
McMelon tries to clinch but McGrew is having none of it.
McMelon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMelon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGrew paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGrew throws a right hand that McMelon ducks under and follows up with a left that McMelon also avoids with ease.
McGrew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGrew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from McMelon misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from McGrew misses.#CL#
McMelon closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
McMelon misses with a body punch.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGrew has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGrew tries to break free but McMelon pushes him back against the cage.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGrew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McGrew takes a knee right on the jaw!
McMelon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMelon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McMelon obliges.
McMelon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McMelon pushes McGrew back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
McMelon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMelon scores with a knee to the head.
McMelon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGrew up against the cage.
McMelon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McMelon throws a punch but it's blocked by McGrew.
McMelon lands a nice knee to the body.
McMelon lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
McMelon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGrew wants to get back to striking at distance but McMelon won't allow it.
McGrew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McMelon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMelon struggles to land a body shot inside as McGrew controls his hands.
McMelon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McMelon unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGrew lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McMelon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McMelon misses with some punches.
#T4#
McMelon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGrew is defending well for now.
McMelon has McGrew pressed against the cage.
McMelon displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGrew up against the cage.
McMelon lands a hook that snaps the head of McGrew backwards.
McMelon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGrew's elbow.
McMelon scores with a hook to the body.
McMelon slows down the pace here.
McMelon leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason McMelon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McMelon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason McMelon! |
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