PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Melton Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem. Mike Melton Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Titus Xenakis's chin.

Melton Jr
vs
Xenakis

183 cm
28
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

193 cm
21
260 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Melton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenakis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xenakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xenakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melton Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Melton Jr.
Xenakis shoots in and drives through. Melton Jr sprawls well.
Mike Melton Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Xenakis.
Xenakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Melton Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xenakis somewhat.
Xenakis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Melton Jr misses the shot to the body.
Xenakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melton Jr tries to avoid it but Xenakis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melton Jr to the ground. Melton Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xenakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Melton Jr on the side of the head.
Xenakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Melton Jr tries to sprawl but Xenakis drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Melton Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Melton Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melton Jr tries to get out of the position.
Xenakis throwing shots but Melton Jr is blocking nicely.
Xenakis thows a huge punch but Melton Jr dodges it nicely.
Well, if Xenakis 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenakis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xenakis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xenakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melton Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melton Jr's head.
Xenakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xenakis in particular looking to stall.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Xenakis winds up and cracks Melton Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xenakis wants to control but Melton Jr is keeping him busy.
Xenakis 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.
Xenakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Melton Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xenakis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melton Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xenakis.
Xenakis lands strikes from half guard.
Xenakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xenakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis thows a huge punch but Melton Jr dodges it nicely.
Xenakis trying to pass the guard but Melton Jr defending well.
Melton Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xenakis.
Xenakis is nestled in close to Melton Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xenakis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Xenakis throwing shots but Melton Jr is blocking nicely.
Melton Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xenakis thows a huge punch but Melton Jr dodges it nicely.
Melton Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xenakis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Xenakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis thows a huge punch but Melton Jr dodges it nicely.
Xenakis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melton Jr has hold of Xenakis's hands but Xenakis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xenakis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xenakis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Melton Jr pushes Xenakis off looking to stand but Xenakis dives back in and keeps control.
Xenakis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Xenakis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Melton Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Xenakis avoids the body shot from Melton Jr.
Xenakis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melton Jr pinned against the cage. Melton Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Xenakis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Xenakis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xenakis connects with a nice short shot to Melton Jr's temple.
Xenakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xenakis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Melton Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xenakis.
Xenakis is trying to control. Melton Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Xenakis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis is looking to take a break and control but Melton Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xenakis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xenakis is looking to take a break and control but Melton Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xenakis slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Xenakis 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.
Xenakis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xenakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xenakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xenakis in particular looking to stall.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis controlling the pace.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Xenakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xenakis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xenakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xenakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton Jr keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis content to control rather than advance.
Xenakis working Melton Jr over with strikes.
Melton Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Melton Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xenakis.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xenakis 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.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Xenakis trying to control from half guard but Melton Jr is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xenakis working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Xenakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melton Jr defending well though.
Melton Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xenakis.
Xenakis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Melton Jr to regain full guard.
Xenakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton Jr keeping moving, preventing Xenakis from controlling successfully.
Xenakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Melton Jr has wrist control.
Xenakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenakis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xenakis stands up over Melton Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xenakis trying to control but Melton Jr is working from the bottom.
Xenakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Melton Jr has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Xenakis 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Xenakis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melton Jr circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Melton Jr. No joy for Xenakis on that attempt.

Xenakis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xenakis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xenakis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xenakis prevents Melton Jr from escaping the position.
Xenakis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Xenakis is working Melton Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xenakis in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenakis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Xenakis crashes against the mat.
Xenakis lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenakis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xenakis tries to score with some ground and pound. Melton Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Xenakis working the head with strikes.
Melton Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Xenakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melton Jr keeps working.
Melton Jr taking a bit of punishment here - Xenakis scoring with strikes.
Melton Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xenakis looks up at the clock and then as Melton Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xenakis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xenakis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Melton Jr down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Melton Jr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mike Melton Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Xenakis scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Melton Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xenakis connects with a decent elbow.
Xenakis looks up at the clock and then as Melton Jr takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xenakis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Melton Jr is rocked!
An elbow from Xenakis crashes against the mat.
Oh Melton Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xenakis lands a nice forearm strike.
Xenakis controls the position from side control.
Xenakis lands a decent elbow from side control.
A big shot lands for Xenakis! That's hurt Melton Jr! Will he recover? Xenakis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Xenakis!
A victorious Titus Xenakis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.