Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2017 20:20:16 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Takanori Gomi glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Gilbert Melendez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Now Takanori Gomi put his title in contention against Giblert.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Giblert seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Gilbert Melendez jabs at Gomi
hitting his chest.
Hard blow to Gomi's mid-section, he seems hurt
Quick hook by Gilbert Melendez
glances off Gomi's arms.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Takanori Gomi tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Takanori Gomi
that forces Giblert to try and defend better.
A wicked punch by Takanori Gomi
goes awry.
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Gomi launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Giblert with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
Giblert is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Giblert has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Takanori Gomi jumps back and jabs
Giblert only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Gilbert Melendez throws a combo
Takanori Gomi ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Giblert swings again, only to get countered once more! Giblert is looking bad here!
Giblert's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Giblert has a small cut in his Right eye
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Takanori Gomi just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Giblert may be in trouble!
Brilliant combination from Takanori Gomi
that forces Giblert to try and defend better.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Takanori Gomi circles around Giblert
Takanori Gomi tries a hook to the body
but Giblert manages to dodge it
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Giblert moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Gomi with a double overhooks!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Giblert throws a body kick.
Blocked by Gomi.
Gomi begins to launch a barrage of punches over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez is smart enough to duck backwards
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Gomi is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gomi's Right cheek is beginning to swell
A right hand from Takanori Gomi
surprises Giblert!
Giblert's Right cheek is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Gilbert Melendez is taking the best of the fight.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Gomi.
Gomi pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Incredible haymaker from Takanori Gomi!
You can see Gilbert Melendez's head being snapped backwards!
Takanori Gomi's mind is definitely in the fight, Giblert just got nailed! Takanori Gomi saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Giblert is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
Takanori Gomi throws a looping right hand...
Giblert moves aside and dodges.
Takanori Gomi gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Takanori Gomi's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Giblert.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Gomi
Takanori Gomi launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Giblert tries to cover his face,
Giblert can't see anything with that swollen left eye.
Winner is Takanori Gomi by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 3:39 Round 1
Statistics: Takanori Gomi
Punches 20/35 (57%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 9 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 7/13 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 9 s
Takanori Gomi defends the Lightweight title!
He's scared. And he probably should be. Can anyone protect him?