Post by The Sandmen on Aug 7, 2012 14:00:00 GMT -5
Jamie Varner is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Jamie Varner and Gilbert Melendez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Varner may be in trouble!
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Varner sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Jamie Varner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Hard blow to Varner's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Varner
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Jamie Varner's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Jamie Varner to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Jamie Varner's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Chin
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Melendez tries to cover his face,
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Melendez's side.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jamie Varner's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Varner has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner breaths deeply while on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Melendez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Varner
Melendez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Varner is covering himself! Melendez tries to force the situation and Varner clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Varner control.
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Varner control.
Varner misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Varner.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Varner has a small cut in his Right cheek
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Varner stops that one with his ribs!
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jamie Varner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jamie Varner just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal punches to Varner's face while in the clinch!
Varner can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Varner hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Gilbert Melendez caliber.
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jamie Varner, who is barely covering up!
Varner has a small cut in his Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Gilbert Melendez caliber.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jamie Varner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jamie Varner doesn't defend himself!
Varner's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jamie Varner.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Melendez launches a furious hook!
That hits Varner's chin like a wrecking ball! Varner loses balance and goes to the mat.
Melendez is standing while Varner is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jamie Varner to stand up.
Varner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Melendez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Varner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jamie Varner's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Varner was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (GnP) at 1:16 Round 2
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
All Gilbert. Rumour has it Jamie is battling a heroine addiction, which is resulting in his inconsistency here. Toughness would be his friend, as would heroine resistance.
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Jamie Varner and Gilbert Melendez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Varner may be in trouble!
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Varner sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Jamie Varner's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Hard blow to Varner's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Varner
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Jamie Varner's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Jamie Varner to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Jamie Varner's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Chin
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Jamie Varner launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Melendez tries to cover his face,
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Melendez's side.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Varner clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jamie Varner's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Varner has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Varner breaths deeply while on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Varner
Melendez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Varner
Melendez launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Varner is covering himself! Melendez tries to force the situation and Varner clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Varner control.
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Varner control.
Varner misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Varner.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Varner has a small cut in his Right cheek
Melendez is in rear mount over Varner
Varner is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jamie Varner doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a hook to the body
Bang! Varner stops that one with his ribs!
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Jamie Varner's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jamie Varner just can't get away!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal punches to Varner's face while in the clinch!
Varner can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Varner hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Gilbert Melendez caliber.
Jamie Varner is a bloody mess!
Varner tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jamie Varner, who is barely covering up!
Varner has a small cut in his Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Terrible one sided match... Varner was not ready to fight a fighter of Gilbert Melendez caliber.
Varner doesn't stop bleeding.
Jamie Varner attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jamie Varner! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jamie Varner doesn't defend himself!
Varner's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jamie Varner.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Melendez launches a furious hook!
That hits Varner's chin like a wrecking ball! Varner loses balance and goes to the mat.
Melendez is standing while Varner is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jamie Varner to stand up.
Varner climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Jamie Varner continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Melendez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Varner with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Jamie Varner and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jamie Varner
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jamie Varner's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Varner was not intelligently defending himself!
There is a small laceration on Jamie Varner's Nose
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (GnP) at 1:16 Round 2
Statistics: Jamie Varner
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/7 (57%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 172 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 16/18 (89%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 163 s
All Gilbert. Rumour has it Jamie is battling a heroine addiction, which is resulting in his inconsistency here. Toughness would be his friend, as would heroine resistance.