PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darbo Abott (ranked 3207 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Jason McMelon (ranked 344 p4p, 329 weight class). Abott's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, That Smell. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Abott
vs
McMelon

182 cm
26
155
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
163
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Senshi Fight Gear
Hakaka La'au Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darbo Abott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason McMelon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMelon.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

Abott decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Abott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

McMelon pushes Abott off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

McMelon gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McMelon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

McMelon has his feet on Abott's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

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.

McMelon takes the fight into the clinch.

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!

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!