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Event:
UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Melps ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Long stuffs the takedown.
Melps closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Melps pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Melps moves in looking to clinch but Long pushes him off.
Melps looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Long is fending him off so far but Melps persists. Nope, Long circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Long has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
Long turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Long defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melps.
Long swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Long. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
Melps shoots and misses
and Long counters with a low kick, right behind Melps 's knee.
Long lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Long, as that shot connected.
Melps with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Long counters with a crisp right hand that drops Melps! Long lets Melps back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Melps is rocked!
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!
BAM! Long delivers a spinning backfist that drops Melps like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Richard Long! |
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Event:
UCF 43: Melps v Tavares
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Melps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavares leaves Melps with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Melps fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
Melps shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavares is looking for a counter combo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melps.
Melps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a right and a left that Melps avoids nicely.
Melps shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tavares sprawls well. Tavares wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Melps ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Melps is looking to clinch.
Tavares stuffs the takedown attempt from Melps. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Melps is defended easily by Tavares.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown but Tavares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melps's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares jabs at Melps's body.
Melps takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Melps fails with the takedown.
Melps takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Melps wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Tavares lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melps doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Melps successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Melps looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Melps keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully. #T3#
Tavares postures up in Melps's guard and throws a big left but Melps blocks it. #SUB2#
Melps escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Melps is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tavares postures up and lands a big shot to Melps's brow.
Tavares scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4##SUB2#
Melps escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melps swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Melps looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares trying to control but Melps is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Melps has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that round.
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#
Melps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Tavares digs a good body shot into Melps's ribs.
Melps tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tavares sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melps somewhat.
Melps tries to clinch
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Melps walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melps.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Melps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melps manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Melps closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melps can do to turn this around?
Melps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melps tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Melps looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Melps just gets out of the way.
Melps is breathing heavily.
Tavares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Tavares.
Melps moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
No luck for Melps with that takedown attempt.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Melps tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
As Melps looks to move away, Tavares throws a big counter combo but Melps just gets out of the way.
Jab, jab by Tavares - just one landing.
Melps tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Tavares's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Tavares lands but Melps takes it in his stride.
Melps has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melps tries for a takedown but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tavares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Melps moves out of range.
Melps steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tavares.
Melps fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavares misses the target.
A jab lands there for Tavares.#T2#
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Melps has his takedown stuffed
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melps will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tavares catches Melps with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melps.
Tavares lands a right hook to the body.
Tavares throws a one two combo.
Melps shoots in looking for a takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl out of it but Melps keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tavares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Melps.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Melps or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
A combination from Tavares does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from Tavares. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melps's head backwards.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melps doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Melps or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavares, which made it look bad.
Tavares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Melps tries to clinch up.#T4#
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares works the jab nicely.
Melps with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Melps has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Melps misses with a takedown attempt - Tavares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares dips to his left and cracks Melps with an uppercut!
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Melps is just out of range.
Tavares bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Melps's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tavares dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Tavares lands with a shot to the body.
Melps wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Melps shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Phichael Melps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melps fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares swinging wildly here.
Michael Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melps.
Melps shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense.
Michael Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phichael Melps.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Melps fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Tavares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Melps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Tavares finds it's way through Melps's defenses.
Tavares lands with a right hand.
Melps misses with a takedown attempt
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tavares connects with a crisp jab.
Melps showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melps dives in and grabs Tavares's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes down on Melps's head and hops out.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Melps thinking.
Melps fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a left to the body.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Melps. Melps circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tavares throws a sloppy head kick and Melps moves out of range easily.
Melps shoots and misses
and Tavares counters with a nice body shot.
Melps has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Melps, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tavares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Melps.
Tavares connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck for Melps with that takedown attempt.
Melps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tavares lands with a cross.
Melps checks a leg kick.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Melps looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Melps fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tavares sprawls well initially but Melps persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tavares is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melps pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melps not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Melps is working for a submission of some sort.
Melps trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Melps might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tavares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melps working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4#
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tavares has his foot on Melps's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melps works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares trying to control the position.
Melps missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Tavares has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melps can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melps connects with a couple of short punches.
Phichael Melps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Melps's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tavares, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
A relieved looking Michael Tavares 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:
UCF 34: Chuck v Leonardo
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Melps crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Melps back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Phichael Melps has been cut.#TD2#
Melps looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Melps working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melps wants to pass the guard but Graves is keeping the position.#SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melps doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melps manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melps works over Graves with some ground and pound from guard.
Graves has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Melps stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves is looking for a sweep.
Melps lands a decent elbow from side control.
Melps cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Melps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Graves, who protects the arm well.
Graves regains half guard.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Well, if Melps is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Melps working Graves over with strikes.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Melps wants to work for an arm triangle but Graves is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Melps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Melps.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Melps there.
Melps working the head and body with strikes.
Melps passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graves is trying to escape the mount.
#T2##SUB2#
Melps is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Graves to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Graves shrugs it off.
Graves can't escape the position.
Melps lands a couple of good shots and Graves has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Melps has the hooks in. Graves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Melps controlling from the back.
Graves is trying to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Graves fending off the submission attempt from Melps.
Graves is really stuck here.
Melps is punishing Graves with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB2#
Melps is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Graves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Graves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Melps is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Graves is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phichael Melps! |
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Event:
UCF 25: Nguyen v Tochukwu
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Melps takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Tavares has closed the distance and engaged Melps in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavares.
Melps is trying to pull guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Melps jumps guard and drags Tavares to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melps avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tavares looking to pass the guard.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tavares's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Melps is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tavares is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Melps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melps tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Melps keeping full guard, as Tavares tries to pass. #SUB#
Melps is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tavares frees his head nicely. Oh but Melps has switched to an armbar! Tavares is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Phichael Melps!
The defeated Michael Tavares had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. Thank you to the fans for coming out to support. I'll do better next time.'. |
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Event:
UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
Striking connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Striking scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melps closes the distance and clinches up with Striking, looking for a takedown. Melps pushes Striking against the cage but Striking circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Striking looks to throw the jab but Melps is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Striking. No joy for Melps on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phichael Melps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Striking as he avoids it easily.
Striking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Striking stuffs the takedown attempt from Melps. Melps gets slowly back to his feet.
Melps shoots for a double leg takedown but Striking sprawls well. He's pushed Melps's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Striking looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Striking cracks Melps with a good jab.
Melps tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Striking connects with a jab.
Striking lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melps tries to clinch up but Striking circles away and keeps his distance.
Striking throws a lazy uppercut
and Melps counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Melps changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Striking tries to avoid it but Melps manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Striking to the ground. Striking escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Striking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melps moves away.
Striking throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Striking has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Melps tries to move into range but Striking moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Striking - just one landing. #TD#
Melps looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Striking!
Melps wants to lay and pray for a moment but Striking keeps working.
Striking can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Melps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Striking, who protects the arm well.
Melps moves into full mount! #SUB#
Melps goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Striking is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Striking postures up.
#SUB#
Melps looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melps is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Striking wants to control from the top but Melps keeps moving. #SUB#
Melps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melps is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Striking is aware though and is defending well.
Melps keeping moving, preventing Striking from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Striking controls from within his opponent's guard.
Striking trying to control the position from guard on top but Melps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Striking must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Striking controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Melps pulls Striking in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Striking got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melps has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Striking has managed to get both his arms back between Melps's legs - danger averted.
Melps controls Striking momentarily but Striking frees himself.
Melps keeping full guard, as Striking tries to pass. #SUB#
Melps has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Striking doesn't defend quickly enough and Melps has managed to lock this one up! Can Striking escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Melps on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phichael Melps!
Sergio Striking spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll back'. |
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Event:
UCF 6: Catawanee v Nice
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Melps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Melps showed some decent athleticism there.
Rojas wants to get back to his feet.
Melps 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.
We've been hearing that Melps has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Melps seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melps working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melps trying to control the action but Rojas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Melps is working for a kimura but Rojas is defending it quite comfortably.
Melps tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rojas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas taking some punishment here, with Melps in his half guard.
Rojas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Rojas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melps is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Melps maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rojas could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Melps has cracked it and Rojas is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Melps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phichael Melps! |
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Event:
EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Melps dives in and scores a takedown into Ma's guard.
Melps distracts Ma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melps wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
Melps passes Ma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ma is staying active underneath Melps, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Melps with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Melps is working for a kimura but Ma is defending it quite comfortably.
Melps trying to control the action but Ma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melps keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Melps working Ma over with strikes.
Melps thows a huge punch but Ma dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Melps is trying for a kimura here. Ma looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Melps wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phichael Melps! |
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