PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Melton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Melton
vs
Finn

162 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marc Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Finn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Finn moves into the clinch.
Finn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Melton.
Melton working aggressively here.
Melton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Finn lands a body punch.
Finn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melton's face.

It looks like Marc Melton has been cut.
Melton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Finn is keeping busy.
Melton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melton avoids it.
Nice elbow from Finn.
Melton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Finn after a bit of a struggle.
Melton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Melton tries to land a knee to the head but Finn blocks with his arms.
Finn lands a shoulder strike.
Melton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melton misses with a punch on the inside.
Melton is trying to drag Finn to the mat but Finn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finn lands a knee to the head.
Finn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Melton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Finn can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn scores with a shoulder strike.
Finn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finn lands a nice uppercut.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Melton takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Finn as the two fighters clinch.
Melton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Finn misses with a punch to the body.
Finn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finn misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Finn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finn tries to throw a body punch but Melton avoids it by throwing Finn back against the cage.
Finn with a knee to the head.

Melton is rocked!

Marc Melton's cut is getting worse.
Finn is working Melton over against the cage.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Finn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Finn works on Melton's body with a couple of short punches.
Finn lands a left hand.
Finn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finn digs a right hand underneath Melton's ribcage. Melton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finn lands a body shot.
Finn lands an elbow inside.
Finn lands a knee to the body.
Finn landing knees to the body.
Finn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Finn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Finn is leaning against Melton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Finn.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finn.
Finn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finn.
Finn working Melton over with knees to the body.
Finn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Melton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Finn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Finn working Melton over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Finn.
Melton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finn is defending well.
Finn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finn connects with a knee to the head.
Finn lands a left hand.
Melton is trying to break free.
Finn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Melton or not.
Finn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Finn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn struggles to land a body shot inside as Melton controls his hands.
Melton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
Melton misses with an elbow strike.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Melton looking to slow down the pace here.
Melton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finn has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn lands a knee to the body.
Finn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Melton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Finn gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Finn.
A left hand lands to the body for Finn.
Nice elbow from Finn.
Finn lands an elbow inside that Melton shrugs off.
Finn scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Finn scores with a hook to the body.
Finn tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Finn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finn is working Melton over against the cage.
Melton is trying to drag Finn to the mat but Finn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Finn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finn.
Finn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finn works on Melton's body with a couple of short punches.
Melton prevents a body shot from Finn.
Finn lands a right hand.
Finn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Melton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Finn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Finn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Melton's defenses.
Finn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Melton backwards.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Finn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Melton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Melton tries to keep at a distance but Finn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Finn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Finn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn lands a left hand.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finn misses with an elbow over the top.
Finn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melton.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melton's face.
Finn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Finn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Finn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Finn landing knees to the body.
Finn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finn lands an uppercut.
Finn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Finn.
Finn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Melton takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Finn working Melton over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Finn.
Finn lands a damaging elbow.
Finn throws an elbow that misses.
Melton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finn is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Finn tries to throw a body punch but Melton avoids it by throwing Finn back against the cage.
Finn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Melton tries to break free but Finn pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Finn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Finn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finn lands a body punch.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melton is trying to break free.
Richard Finn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Finn lands an elbow inside that Melton shrugs off.
Finn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Finn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melton.
Melton working hard to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton is trying to force a seperation but Finn has the dominant position.
Finn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finn lands a right hand.
Melton takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finn.
Finn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Melton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Finn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Finn lands a right hand.
Finn is pressed up against the cage. Melton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Finn down to the mat. Finn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Finn moves into the clinch successfully.
Melton managing to block the knees to the body from Finn.
Melton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finn misses with a knee strike.
Finn looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Melton trying to stall but Finn improves his position.
Finn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Melton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Finn tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Finn forces Melton back against the cage and clinches.
Finn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melton'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.
A knee to the head by Finn.
Melton goes for a takedown attempt but Finn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A solid body kick from Finn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Finn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marc Melton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Finn tries to clinch there but Melton circles away.

Finn closes the distance and clinches.
Finn missing with knees to the body.
Finn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Melton.
Finn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Finn - that landed with a thud.
Finn lands a nice knee to the body.
Finn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Melton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Finn lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Finn.
Finn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Finn lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finn lands with a right to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Finn.
Melton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Melton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Finn cracks Melton with a nice body shot.
Finn crunches a lovely knee into Melton's ribcage.
Melton blocks an elbow strike.
Finn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms.
Melton managing to block the knees to the body from Finn.

Melton tightens his grip and picks Finn up, before dumping him to the ground. Finn manages to land in guard.
Finn wants to stand but Melton is controlling the position.

Finn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Melton presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melton is trying to break the clinch but Finn has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Finn lands a body punch.
Finn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finn scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finn.
Melton blocks a body shot from Finn.
Finn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Finn connects with a knee to the head.
Melton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Melton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melton stalling in the clinch but Finn improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Finn lands a good knee to the midsection. Melton won't want to take too many of those.
Finn tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Melton blocks the elbow strike.
Melton tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melton.
A knee to the head by Finn.
Finn lands a knee to the head.
Finn lands an elbow that stopped Melton in his tracks for a moment.
Finn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melton's elbow.
Finn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melton slowing the pace effectively.
Melton blocks a body shot from Finn.
Melton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finn scores with a shoulder strike.
Melton tries to circle away but Finn has him pinned against the cage.
Finn tries to work over Melton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Melton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Finn lands a good knee to the midsection. Melton won't want to take too many of those.
Melton is trying to stall.
Finn lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melton is defending well for now.
Finn has a couple of punches blocked by Melton.
Melton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Finn blocks it with crossed arms.
Finn landing knees to the body.
Melton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finn prevents it.
Melton can't get the takedown.
Finn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Melton's face.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Finn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Melton's brow.
Marc Melton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richard Finn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melton swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Finn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Finn!