INCREDIBLE MATCH! | Chris Melling vs Mika Immonen | 2023 European Open | Losers Qualification

Chris Melling meets old foe Mika Immonen for a spot in the 2023 European Open Pool Championship - Losers Qualification.
#EuropeanOpenPool #ChrisMelling #9Ball

[@moromalo5785]

Mika started having flashbacks of that incredible 8-ball run out in that final rack 😅

[@Krushard]

Melling is incredible at putting himself in tough situations for no reason and pulling himself out of them with some crazy trickery, lol

[@Creative-1983]

Así es 😂😂

[@felixchien1664]

magicians have to do something impossible. So setting yourself up for something impossible is suppose to happen. :)

[@ArthurStraw]

Master of fuck uppery! LOL I do it myself often!

[@lloydlivsey6261]

Very true.

[@88888gerald]

its called...being a showman...

[@JimmyHuynhdesign]

Chris is so smooth. Love his style.

[@Jay_Eddo]

Melling is just a genius!

[@cliffhart6301]

Great match! Great players! But, there is only ONE magician! EFREN!!!!!!

[@sqwazter]

wow, as a fan of both players, very exciting match indeed! Immonen as the finnish guy ;p and Chris Melling as the gentleman

[@jaypisme2343]

Have not watched this match yet but the way Chris plays it’s hard to imagine anyone beating him.

[@jamesfazakerley3315]

Matchroom seems to be doing a really good job on coverage and good commentary however there always seems to be a problem with the sound. High and low volume constantly is quite annoying.

[@godjhaka7376]

Tell them to hire a part time sound engineer

[@pjtyra2106]

Sharivari in the crowd @ 3:41

[@theverylameme]

Bless you, that's a 1 in a 100 chance of spotting him.

[@LaVerdad65]

Chris had a crazy good run at 49:30

[@edwardholyk7046]

Mellings has the best stroke ever

[@PoolProblems]

that long stroke is making him miscue more than any other top player.

[@edwardholyk7046]

@@PoolProblems Not that much, we normally make errors

[@PoolProblems]

@@edwardholyk7046 miscues at that level are very rare. I challenge you to find one. I can find you three-four melling miscues straight away.

[@seyumaiayami3536]

@@PoolProblems That dumbass 5 stroke before shooting crap is the most garbage thing brought to the game. You can get down and shoot the shot without chalking 50 times, stroking another 50, then doing it again and missing.

[@justintrudeau5642]

That was a fun match to watch! Thank you Chris and Mika

[@charlesfair1582]

Great job Karl on the interview with Nick and his son! Love to see that !

[@seyumaiayami3536]

Love both of these players.

[@_.Mike.__]

Sharivari chilling in the stands 😎

[@aldywee3752]

Mika will never talk to chris if he lose the match

[@villelahti1390]

He is maybe some kind of an a-hole, but not THAT kind of an a-hole. Nice guy outside the table.

[@jonnycarroll6676]

Mika is 58, just starting to feel old injuries, losing his cool under the pressure not a bad guy just switching the love from the game to what it provides.

[@jasonmiller9738]

⁠@@jonnycarroll6676Mika is only 50.

[@seyumaiayami3536]

@@villelahti1390 With his trainings to others on KZbin he totally seems like it. And, well, related to Selby haha.

[@ficheye00]

That music in the background would drive me crazy.

[@jonavellaneda4803]

It's not boring to watch chris because he plays fast.

[@Cheesewizzzz]

Never forget Mika's attitude that time against Jeff DeLuna...

[@demiro2984]

The ref sided wth mika tho it was very clear he didn't say, I SAID 9 BALL😂

[@robertleeshinkle8446]

Mika totally called the combination lol, also according to the tournament rules, it was the obvious shot he was shooting, De Luna was just trying to get at the table and make a scene out of it. While Mika may have acted childish after his deserved continuance on the table, he deserved to stay at the table.

[@MrArsk4]

I would also be pissed as hell if a PRO would try to make a move like Deluna did

[@WaDqh]

Absolutely

[@godjhaka7376]

​@@robertleeshinkle8446childish immature people act childish and immature.

[@tigeryes1672]

When mika is behind he always had long face .very disrespectful to his opponents...try to move his body when his opponents is ready to shoot.. very shot temper...no sportsmanship at all...

[@MM-yc6gd]

Correct. 👍

[@kaylaschroeder1]

He seems to exude these various immature temperaments through his entire being. Can't even honestly finish this match. Can't stand his energy. Chris seems cool, though. Perhaps I'll find another match with him playing someone else lol.

[@mikepurdon9721]

I love attaching Chris playing

[@ThiccEagle]

Wow if Melling would've potted the 4 from the kick and run out the last rack... that'd really cement him towards the alternate magician

[@Idontpicksides]

He really is amazing, the Current Magician

[@qcinema2783]

P

[@godjhaka7376]

​@@Idontpicksidesyeah SVB is. He did some crazy stuff in recent tournaments.

[@godjhaka7376]

​@@Idontpicksidesthe only current player with "the magician" actively competing IS Chris Melling, who this year signed to Cuetec with the other magician SVB . People call SVB a magician because of what he does but Chris actually has that title officially. It's even on Cuetec website.

[@sethradcliff4042]

Chris's shot at 28:05 is alot harder than it looks, he just makes it looks easy, lol

[@koko2274]

Guys at snooker does a lot of those kind of shot, maybe that's why it's easy for him

[@mykimikes]

I literally fast forwarded all of mikas shots.

[@ichkennemeinennamen1591]

My two best buddies in one match. Love them both so much. Thank you :-)

[@adrianhj7374]

Wow,,,i saw jimmy white in the front seat, he is a legend

[@donovanhaas7315]

Two of my favorite players. Ty for the upload.

[@RollinTrollin]

Mika is one of your favorites? He's a total a hole.

[@Xombologna]

Why is Mika Immonen one of your favourite players? Lmao.

[@zedohsan1390]

@@Xombologna fr lmao, I said 9 ball

[@4smereka]

@@Xombolognahe is still mine as well considering I grew up watching him play and had a influence on me playing the game at a high level. Don’t like his attitude at times but his skills are undeniable and is a nice person away from the table. Met him on multiple occasions

[@Xombologna]

@@4smereka I’ve heard nothing but bad things about him on and off the table and there’s plenty of other players that are more talented than he is with a cue so I don’t get the point.

[@MrMsD77]

Grande giocatore Chris 👍👏👏👏

[@alexwckd]

What a match!

[@ss6er]

did mika switch shafts? i remember he used to use the ignite cf shaft

[@edoedo6976]

Chris Melling Magic

[@jeremygough1387]

I had the honour of playing a frame with Chris back in the 2000s. He was such a good lad.

[@joseluispalaciolopez3937]

Melling is amazing

[@pete-dog]

Is it just me or is the audio at a low level? My tablet is on max volume but I can barely hear the commentary.

[@peterm311]

We keep missing live shots because director keeps playing replays !!!!

[@Tedsterlab]

Mika is the only player that makes Earl Strickland look like a gentleman..

[@physika]

Rack 15 very good sportsmanship by Chris Melling. 👍

[@88888gerald]

silk is smoooth....almost as smooth as chris melling...

[@pjtyra2106]

Melling is looking good! Physically.

[@PartyLikeIts1776]

28:04 the commentators totally ignored that shot. That was a phenomenal shot!

[@mtd7576]

Chris Melling đánh giải mà vui quá ta

[@devonshire56]

Matchroom, can you find more annoying background music ?????

[@horstleimeister2082]

Did no one see the deflection of the cueball caused by Mika´s hand at 48:33??? ... Willingly or not, this action would lose the game immediately!

[@hendrikmuller-gerbes145]

no its not..he just caused a foul, which has given his opponent ball in hand..

[@davidahrens2841]

at these guy's level, one seemingly insignificant error will sink you

[@ronaldfullerton1954]

You would think these pros would remember the day when killing the que ball in the center of the table on the break gives you shot opportunities and prevents scratching

[@pate8544]

Lovely Interview with Nick van den Berg and his son starting 54:15

[@T-Tuohy]

Why is the sound quality so low? Unbelievably low, barely audible.

[@MrKinghuman]

never liked mika much. but back in the days, he had the best game utilizing a draw shot for position.. he was accuarate to a T when drawing the ball for position.

[@dannypowell594]

Melling is clutch asf

[@ManilaIce311]

Jeff!!!!!!!!!

[@gordonmax5623]

SAMA2 SAMA MASTERRRRR

[@jlukas25784]

dmn what was the score, wash out ?

[@Onelchannel16]

permainan yang sangat sengit... tetap fokus pada setiap pukulan nya❤

[@bryanbarnes8997]

Mika is over hitting,safes ran out and balls were made that hooked him.He is one of the best !

[@dengseasons5188]

What shaft mika use

[@jaypisme2343]

At 1:34:50 should have been more speed the ball spreads more at soft speed. Who am I to question the magician. Those two before that was incredible!

[@robertvasquez1845]

I think he took that into consideration. Just unlucky. Hella kicks tho

[@TheJohnCooperShow]

49:50 is Phil getting confused here? He seems to think mellings next shot is the green

[@johnburgon1631]

Great to watch, the only negative is the idiotic music background

[@charlesfair1582]

These two great players have “been there before “ which is why they play so much faster than most. Why does the camera stay on the player after the break,not showing the table at all.? Exactly when we want to see the layout. Also would be interested in hearing all the current scores on the other matches but I can’t understand the announcer. These guys need to enunciate much better for us “english” speakers. Great match !

[@godjhaka7376]

First rack mika played like a n00b.

[@poolking36]

It's a 9 x 4.5 karl

[@zikajosef]

Mika stand up before Chris play the 9ball. 52:27

[@MrTargetU]

I follow Mika for the drama! ('drama' with Karl's accent)

[@lauriek1000]

Never seen Chris ever miss a ball before, even in a snooker 😲

[@rogerscottcathey]

Wonder what referees get paid annually. I did a search and it was all only snooker ref info...

[@poolplayer322]

@Sharivi in the background.

[@shayne.7770]

I'm not one to hate on players...but after seeing mika play in person and after seeing his recent behavior it's really making me not like him more and more. It just seems like he acts like a baby if he doesn't get his way and also even standing up to call a ref before chris' jumpshot (even tho he chose not to jump) just seemed disrespectful to me. It gives off an inherent distrust and lack of respect that you are worried your opponent will cheat

[@jamesoloughlin536]

So sad two quality players like this having to play in front of 20 ppl

[@billysikes1374]

Mika should really get a 9 to 5

[@wadefallat7683]

Seems a wee bit too much time in between a few shots. Is that just me?

[@zikajosef]

48:33 Mika touch at foul the moving cue ball.!!!

[@JeffMTX]

What happened with that shot?

[@zikajosef]

When you make a foul, you must not touch the cue ball that is in motion. The ball can change the position on the table. @@JeffMTX

[@JeffMTX]

@@zikajosef I didnt see any foul on his 3-ball shot (?)

[@zikajosef]

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[@zikajosef]

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[@hulkbaptista7185]

😮

[@lysm8332]

How much Melling take to accept lost voluntary ?

[@ceciliogranale7025]

Senior division 😊

[@seyumaiayami3536]

sucks getting old bro, gotta play somewhere.

[@bootypounderzzz4313]

So no one is gonna talk about how Immonen tapped the cue ball then quickly hit it right on the 9 ball .

[@JuusoDartsFinland]

Which rack?

[@bootypounderzzz4313]

@@JuusoDartsFinlandend of 3rd I think . Look closely and you’ll see the ball move then him just quickly shooting it in after that

[@ambo675]

Yes!!¡!! I said nine ball😂😂😂😋🤫🧐🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭😝🤪

[@sociologie4507]

ya but unforced errors at crucual times is a killer....

[@harper626]

must not be using shot clock.

[@ThePoolTryHard]

Did Mika actually stomp his foot?

[@charlesfair1582]

The commentators bias for their countryman is a bit open. I guess that must be ok. I don’t know. As for Chris’s perfect pause on his back stroke,that was used Famously by the “Riffleman” , Buddy Hall for more than 50 Years. I see many instructors even teach it now, and all at least refer to it. I can recall when most players And ,instructors thought it to be an abolition, and were just short of ridiculing Buddy. Buddy and his “Pause” is now one of the most revered of Players ever. Miss ya Buddy

[@MengingatALLAH]

Im not gonna watch fully this. 1 question, is there any Drama That Mika bring here ? Mail me

[@jaypisme2343]

At 1:27:33 those little shots make me miss cue more than a huge draw.

[@godjhaka7376]

That's quite unfortunate. sounds like you need to work on your stroke.

[@jaypisme2343]

@@godjhaka7376 thanks man I’m sure I do but I mis cue more like that than anything but thanks for the words of encouragement lol

[@jaypisme2343]

@@godjhaka7376 it’s the ones that you don’t think you will miss cue is when it happens. I’m sure it never happened to you.

[@jaypisme2343]

@@godjhaka7376 I’m sure Chris needs to work on his stroke too you could beat him easy lol

[@Butternuttsss]

I watch all of Mika’s matches. I love to see him lose. I can’t believe Chris blew it.

[@kimp8079]

Mika draws like none other. He plays all or nothing. Because of this, position play is a little so and so, so he gets angry, bacause of "bad luck". He really should be called "Cry Baby" or "Earls lost brother" instead of "Ice Man". But, yes, very entertaining when he is "on" with a fast play.

[@brettrock278]

People play bank pool, how about kick pool?

[@Aflictionzs]

Man I love hearing Karl commentate matches but the other guy man… just always disappointments me with his perspective

[@thomasd1779]

Nettes Match aber „incredible“ ist was ganz anderes.

[@jahbrake9791]

Anyone else notice Mika's improved cadence and preshot routine?... actually fun to watch and i used to hate him

[@LaVerdad65]

Im peeing and im pooing

[@josephnewcomb5670]

MIKA GAMES SEEM TO HAVE FALLEN DOWN SOME :(

[@rogerscottcathey]

Fantastic, because no one wants to see an angry man showing up in the parking garage wearing his brass knuckles . . to get even . . .

[@rogerscottcathey]

Ye gads that muzak!

[@user-hy1rv5is5x]

Mika es una persona muy pedante. No deberían de permitirle jugar en ningún lado

[@barmouthbridge8772]

49.51 "and the positional aspect of the shot is nothing sort of world class." it's actually funny what these plant pots spout.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

Mika is an awesome player, who often has a hard time playing better than his bad luck.

[@robdetuinman2]

It's his mental state. Negative thoughts in his head makes every unlucky moment seem way bigger. That affects his play

[@2in2Crypto]

hep hey his srtill playing mika. liberty aarhus peter f nilsen. he sayd i was a god player. mika mika mika

[@charlesfair1582]

Nice cover- up by one commenter for his buddy. Thought he was shooting the six while the five was still on the table. Don’t feel bad. We all still get “CONFUSED “ by Matchroom’s PURPLE five ball ! Come on “ Enemy “, How bout just paying attention and admitting that the “ PURPLE “ five was an horrible mistake. Put the colors back proper and problem solved.Otherwise this mistake looks as if it may follow you to your grave. It just keeps on popping up.(And always will) It is just WRONG!

[@gravedigger1960]

Chris got robbed !

[@Ben-he4jx]

lol mika can kma.

[@BryanO92]

So there must be something about the rules I don't know because I don't understand how Melling's shot at 1:09:54 is legal. He appears to be hitting the wrong ball, and then he gets another shot without potting anything.

[@nickturner2813]

You're right, you don't know 9-ball rules. Perfectly legal shot.

[@BryanO92]

​@@nickturner2813Just checked APA rule 9b Fouls Resulting in Ball in Hand. "Failure to hit the correct ball first (the correct ball is always the lowest numbered ball on the table)"

[@nickturner2813]

@@BryanO92 Try looking up the WPA "push out after the break" rule.

[@seyumaiayami3536]

Seemed to be a push shot and given back to Chris. Mika could have taken it.

[@kaylaschroeder1]

@@BryanO92 Not an APA format match. Different rules. Otherwise, you'd be right. Nick Turner has it correct.

[@organizedchaosmark]

I forgot how much I dislike watching Mika play.. he is such a sourpuss. I get that there’s a lot of pressure, but it’s entirely miserable to watch.