PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerrold Melton (ranked 6242 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graysen Jackson (ranked 5830 p4p, 0 weight class). Graysen Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerrold Melton's chin.

Melton
vs
Jackson

200 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerrold Melton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Graysen Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Melton is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Melton's guard.

Melton manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

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

Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Melton to the mat! Melton manages to get full guard.

Melton pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jackson instigates a clinch.

Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Melton kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Melton shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melton checks a low kick from Jackson.

Jackson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Melton's guard.

Melton has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jackson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.

Melton breaks the clinch.
Graysen Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Melton down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Melton back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Melton is rocked!

It looks like Jerrold Melton has been cut.

Jackson has Melton up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Melton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jackson has Melton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Melton tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Melton's guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Melton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Melton is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

Melton looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Melton is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.

Melton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Jackson gets to his feet - Melton follows without any prompting.

Jackson forces Melton back against the cage and clinches.
Melton seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Melton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson is trying to trip Melton. He has hold of a leg but Melton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Melton manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Melton throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melton blocks it with crossed arms.

Melton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrold Melton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melton shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Melton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melton is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Melton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Melton wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Melton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Melton has his arm trapped.
Jackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Melton is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working away.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Melton wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.
Melton prevents Jackson from improving position.
Melton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but Melton has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson tries to control but Melton manages to take his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Melton's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerrold Melton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jerrold Melton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Melton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.

Melton tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melton is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson has Melton pressed against the cage, preventing Melton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson tries a body shot but Melton blocks it.
Jackson stalling in the clinch but Melton improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Melton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jackson rushes Melton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson tries to break free but Melton pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.

Jackson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Melton can't fight it off and eventually Jackson manages to take the fight to the floor. Melton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melton is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.

Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Melton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Melton's legs - danger averted.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Melton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melton controlling Jackson's posture.

Melton working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.

Jerrold Melton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Jackson is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Melton has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Jackson taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jerrold Melton!