PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Koontz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koontz's entrance music is DJ Khaled-Im so hood remix. A fine choice. Melton Sr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - All Of The Lights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koontz
vs
Melton Sr

188 cm
21
202 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
187 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Koontz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Melton Sr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koontz throws a head kick that half lands.
Koontz ducks under a wild hook from Melton Sr.
Decent striking displayed by Melton Sr there.
Melton Sr misses the jab.
A low kick from Koontz is predictable there
and Melton Sr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Koontz's head but Koontz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koontz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melton Sr misses with a leg kick.
Koontz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Koontz checks a low kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.
Melton Sr misses with a left hand
and Koontz counters with a head kick. That will keep Melton Sr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Melton Sr thows a body shot but no joy.
Jason Koontz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
Koontz motions for Melton Sr to come forward. Koontz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Melton Sr.
Melton Sr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koontz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range and Koontz settles back down.
Melton Sr tries a low kick but Koontz avoids it.
Koontz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a hook to the side of Koontz's head but Koontz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a sloppy head kick and Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koontz. That's going to slow Melton Sr down.
Melton Sr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koontz moves out of range as Melton Sr strikes.
Koontz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koontz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melton Sr.
Koontz throws a body kick that misses.
Koontz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr misses with a leg kick
and Koontz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Melton Sr blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a sloppy head kick and Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Melton Sr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koontz slips a jab from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a hook but Koontz blocks it.
Koontz misses with a leg kick.
Melton Sr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koontz. Koontz obviously looking to wear him down.
Melton Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koontz was well out of range. Poor timing from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr tries to score with a low kick but Koontz moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Melton Sr as he checks the leg kick.
Melton Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koontz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Melton Sr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koontz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melton Sr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koontz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koontz is looking to slow Melton Sr down with leg kicks.
Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Melton Sr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koontz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz misses with an attempted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koontz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melton Sr misses with a lunging right hand
and Koontz counters with a good, hard body kick but Melton Sr shrugs it off.
Michael Melton Sr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melton Sr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Koontz.
An inside leg kick lands from Melton Sr.
Good work by Melton Sr as he checks the leg kick.
Koontz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Koontz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melton Sr.
A shot to the liver by Melton Sr. Beautiful body shot.
Melton Sr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koontz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Koontz blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koontz.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koontz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koontz misses with a leg kick
and Melton Sr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Melton Sr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koontz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Melton Sr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koontz.
Koontz feints and then cracks Melton Sr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melton Sr down.
Koontz is looking to score with low kicks.
Koontz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melton Sr misses with a straight right.
Koontz motions for Melton Sr to come forward. Koontz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melton Sr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr avoids a kick to the body.
Koontz throws a low kick but Melton Sr avoids it.
Melton Sr lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koontz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koontz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range and Koontz settles back down.
Koontz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koontz checks a low kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koontz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koontz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melton Sr counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for Melton Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a lazy right hand but Koontz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Koontz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koontz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melton Sr.
Koontz connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Koontz misses
and Melton Sr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melton Sr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koontz in his tracks.
Koontz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melton Sr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koontz circles away.
Koontz checks the leg kick.
Koontz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range.
Koontz checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koontz tries a low kick but Melton Sr avoids it.
Koontz throws the kick towards the body but Melton Sr avoids it.
Koontz misses with a low kick as Melton Sr jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melton Sr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Melton Sr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Koontz is fending him off so far but Melton Sr persists. Nope, Koontz circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Koontz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Koontz throws a chopping leg kick but Melton Sr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Melton Sr looks to throw the jab but Koontz is out of range.
Melton Sr digs a good hook to Koontz's body.
Koontz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koontz scores with a leg kick.
Koontz is looking to land body kicks.
Koontz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koontz checks a leg kick nicely.
Melton Sr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koontz misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick
and Koontz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koontz slips under a jab.
Koontz thows a leg kick but Melton Sr checks it
and Melton Sr counters with a good low kick that Koontz was not able to check.
Koontz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Melton Sr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melton Sr lands a slapping body shot.
Melton Sr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Koontz throws a low kick but Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
Melton Sr misses with a straight right.
Koontz connects with a leg kick. Melton Sr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koontz's calf.
Melton Sr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Melton Sr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Melton Sr.
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 Sr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koontz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melton Sr somewhat.
A leg kick checked by Melton Sr.
Koontz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Melton Sr is able to avoid easily.
Koontz defending well as Melton Sr loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Melton Sr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koontz is looking to slow Melton Sr down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Koontz is predictable there
and Melton Sr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Koontz. That's going to slow Melton Sr down.
Melton Sr moves out of range of the leg kick from Koontz.
Melton Sr lands a slapping body shot.
Melton Sr throws a front kick aimed at Koontz's knee but Koontz avoids it well.
Koontz wants to slow Melton Sr down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Melton Sr is predictable there
and Koontz counters with a head kick. That will keep Melton Sr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No joy there for Melton Sr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Koontz.
Melton Sr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koontz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koontz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koontz is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Melton Sr lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koontz moves out of range of the strikes.
Melton Sr checks a low kick from Koontz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Melton Sr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Koontz on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koontz.
Melton Sr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melton Sr checks a leg kick.
Melton Sr 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.
Koontz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koontz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Melton Sr counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr connects with the punch.
Melton Sr takes a swing at Koontz's ribcage but misses.
Melton Sr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koontz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Melton Sr misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koontz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melton Sr throws out the jab.
Melton Sr throws a leg kick but Koontz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Melton Sr misses with a looping right.
Melton Sr throws a solid leg kick but Koontz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Melton Sr.
Koontz tried to score with a low kick but Melton Sr checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Melton Sr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Koontz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Melton Sr tries to work over Koontz's front leg with a kick but Koontz checks it.
Melton Sr throws an overhand right that lands on Koontz's shoulder, as Koontz tries to avoid the shot.
Koontz moves out of range as Melton Sr strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koontz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melton Sr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melton Sr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Koontz throws a leg kick
and Melton Sr counters with a thumping low kick.
Melton Sr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Sr motions for Koontz to come forward. Melton Sr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koontz lands a leg kick that knocks Melton Sr off balance momentarily.
Koontz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a shot from downtown. Koontz moves away and avoids it.
Koontz throws a low kick but Melton Sr moves out of range easily.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koontz moves away.
Koontz is looking to chop away at Melton Sr's legs.
Koontz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melton Sr checks it well.
Koontz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melton Sr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Koontz throws a chopping leg kick but Melton Sr manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Melton Sr throws a nice looking combination but Koontz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Melton Sr moved away.
Melton Sr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koontz as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melton Sr.
Jason Koontz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Melton Sr.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but Koontz moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Koontz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Melton Sr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koontz slips a jab from Melton Sr.
A leg kick checked by Koontz.
Melton Sr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koontz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melton Sr misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr connects with a body shot.
Koontz connects with a high kick.
Melton Sr lands with a shot to the body.
Melton Sr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koontz lands with a kick to the temple. Melton Sr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a straight left.
Melton Sr throws a series of punches but Koontz moves out of range.
Koontz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melton Sr's head.
Melton Sr swings for the body but Koontz moves out of range.
Melton Sr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koontz moves away.
Koontz tries to move into range but Melton Sr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Melton Sr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melton Sr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koontz's head backwards.
Koontz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Melton Sr. That did some damage!
Jason Koontz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr misses with a wild body shot.
Melton Sr moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Melton Sr misses.
Melton Sr lands with a nice body punch.
Koontz misses with a low kick.
Melton Sr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melton Sr throws a leg kick
and Koontz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Melton Sr checks the leg kick.
Koontz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melton Sr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Koontz is out of range.
Koontz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Melton Sr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Melton Sr finds it's way through Koontz's defenses.
Melton Sr connects with a jab.
Koontz feints and then cracks Melton Sr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melton Sr down.
Koontz throws a leg kick but Melton Sr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Melton Sr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Michael Melton Sr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koontz tries to land a leg kick but Melton Sr saw it coming and moves away.
Melton Sr misses with a hook. Koontz ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr feints and then cracks Koontz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koontz down.
Koontz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koontz throws a push kick but Melton Sr slaps the foot to one side.
Koontz throws a leg kick which misses Melton Sr's front leg but catches the back leg as Melton Sr tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koontz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Melton Sr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Melton Sr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melton Sr throws a low kick but Koontz avoids it.
Melton Sr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Melton Sr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melton Sr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Melton Sr!
Michael Melton Sr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.