PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Melton Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Orlandinovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melton Sr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye West - All Of The Lights. Michael Melton Sr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melton Sr
vs
Orlandinovic

186 cm
26
201 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Melton Sr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dejan Orlandinovic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlandinovic is looking to chop away at Melton Sr's legs.
Melton Sr throws a jab but it's blocked by Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic throws a predictable looking body shot

so Melton Sr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Melton Sr throws a strike but Orlandinovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Melton Sr wants to hit a switch here but Orlandinovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Melton Sr there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melton Sr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Melton Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melton Sr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orlandinovic.
Melton Sr is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlandinovic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic trying to control from half guard but Melton Sr is working away.
Orlandinovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melton Sr is not content to let Orlandinovic control the position.

Melton Sr looking for submissions off his back.
Melton Sr wants to improve his position but Orlandinovic is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr taking some punishment here, with Orlandinovic in his 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. Orlandinovic connects with a nice short shot to Melton Sr's temple.
Orlandinovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Melton Sr is trying to control but can't.
Orlandinovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Orlandinovic thows a huge punch but Melton Sr dodges it nicely.
Melton Sr is refusing to be controlled, as Orlandinovic sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Sr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melton Sr looking for a sweep. Not yet Melton Sr, not yet.
Orlandinovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Melton Sr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Orlandinovic postures up.
Orlandinovic is working Melton Sr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Melton Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orlandinovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orlandinovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Melton Sr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Melton Sr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Orlandinovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melton Sr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlandinovic is bucking up trying to escape but Melton Sr cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melton Sr lands with some strikes.
Melton Sr looking to finish with strikes here!
Melton Sr throwing strikes here but Orlandinovic is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Orlandinovic tries to lock up and control but Melton Sr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melton Sr goes for an armbar but Orlandinovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic wants to control from the top but Melton Sr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Melton Sr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Orlandinovic misses with an uppercut

and Melton Sr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Orlandinovic wants to improve his position but Melton Sr is controlling well.
Melton Sr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Orlandinovic!
Orlandinovic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Melton Sr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melton Sr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orlandinovic defending well though.
Melton Sr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Melton Sr wants to work for an arm triangle but Orlandinovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Melton Sr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Melton Sr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orlandinovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melton Sr is working away from the top position though.
Orlandinovic is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orlandinovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Orlandinovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melton Sr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Melton Sr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melton Sr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orlandinovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orlandinovic wants to control the position but Melton Sr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Orlandinovic is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlandinovic gets back to full guard.
Orlandinovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Orlandinovic keeping moving, preventing Melton Sr from controlling successfully.
Melton Sr stands and throws Orlandinovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr advances nicely into full mount.
Orlandinovic is trying to escape the mount.
Melton Sr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Melton Sr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Michael Melton Sr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orlandinovic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Melton Sr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orlandinovic is working to get back to half guard.

Melton Sr goes for an armbar but Orlandinovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Orlandinovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Melton Sr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Melton Sr blocks a jab.
Orlandinovic misses with a hook. Melton Sr ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr throws a big shot that misses.
Melton Sr misses with a straight right.
Orlandinovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Melton Sr fails to land the takedown.
Melton Sr throws a series of punches but Orlandinovic moves out of range.
Melton Sr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orlandinovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Orlandinovic lands an overhand right.
Melton Sr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlandinovic circles away.
Melton Sr throws out a loose jab but Orlandinovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Melton Sr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melton Sr misses with a jab to the body
and Orlandinovic counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orlandinovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orlandinovic misses with a two punch combination.
Orlandinovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Orlandinovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlandinovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orlandinovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Orlandinovic slips under a jab from Melton Sr.
Orlandinovic throws a hook to the side of Melton Sr's head but Melton Sr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orlandinovic takes a swing at Melton Sr's ribcage but misses.
Orlandinovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Melton Sr can pounce on him.
Melton Sr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Orlandinovic connects with the punch.
Orlandinovic misses with a hook. Melton Sr ducked under it nicely.
Melton Sr just misses with a punch to the body.
Orlandinovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Melton Sr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Melton Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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!
Melton Sr misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Melton Sr.
Good exchange - Melton Sr coming out on top.
Melton Sr ducks right into an uppercut from Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melton Sr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melton Sr's hands.
Orlandinovic takes one to the chin there.
Orlandinovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Orlandinovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melton Sr.
Orlandinovic throws a right and a left that Melton Sr avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Orlandinovic. That snapped Melton Sr's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr looks to land a left hand but Orlandinovic moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Orlandinovic finds it's target.
Orlandinovic wants to land a leg kick but Melton Sr is out of range.
Melton Sr moves away from the strike by Orlandinovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melton Sr moves away.
Orlandinovic cracks Melton Sr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Orlandinovic.
Orlandinovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orlandinovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlandinovic swings away with a body shot that misses

and Melton Sr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Orlandinovic's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melton Sr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melton Sr trying to control but Orlandinovic is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melton Sr postures up.
Dejan Orlandinovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Melton Sr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melton Sr is in close to Orlandinovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Melton Sr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orlandinovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orlandinovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Orlandinovic, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Orlandinovic keeping moving, preventing Melton Sr from controlling successfully.

Orlandinovic looking for a guillotine here but Melton Sr defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dejan Orlandinovic.
I think Melton Sr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

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 KAISER Nutrition (160!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.