Post by The Sandmen on Dec 26, 2012 17:31:02 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jose Aldo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Aldo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a furious hook!
Aldo ducks under and pushes Gilbert Melendez creating some space.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Melendez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Melendez's back to the fence, without delay Aldo charge forward with a flying knee
Melendez side step away confidently
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
Melendez looks to be in very good shape.
Gilbert Melendez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aldo from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aldo ties him up.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
1:46 Round 1 and Melendez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Jose Aldo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Melendez stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Melendez fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Aldo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Melendez with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Aldo blocks and pushes his opponent.
Solid kick to the leg from Gilbert Melendez
Aldo checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Melendez stops that one with his ribs!
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Aldo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Jose Aldo tries a hook to the body
and hits Melendez's ribs hard
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gilbert Melendez just can't get away!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo slightly pushes Melendez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Melendez showing excellent timing, blasts Jose Aldo with a right hand.
Great hook by Gilbert Melendez! Jose Aldo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Gilbert Melendez's head...
Melendez leans out of the way.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Melendez.
Jose Aldo's reflexes save him!
Melendez tries to grapple
He puts Aldo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes Jose Aldo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aldo tries to block Gilbert Melendez punches...
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jose Aldo
Melendez fails to take Aldo down and both man are still clinching
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Melendez's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
Aldo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, Melendez just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Melendez moves aside and dodges.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo pushes off of Gilbert Melendez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Melendez stumbles backwards but Jose Aldo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Aldo towards Gilbert Melendez's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Melendez got to be more careful now
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jose Aldo
well done Aldo falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Gilbert Melendez's head...
It lands flush with Gilbert Melendez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Gilbert Melendez
Aldo checks it.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Melendez throws a lazy kick
Aldo blocks and keeps his distance.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jose Aldo
Great move by Melendez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to Melendez's ribs while in the clinch.
Melendez blocks.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Melendez misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Aldo!
Gilbert Melendez blocks
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jose Aldo paws at Melendez.
Melendez answers with solid punches!
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Aldo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jose Aldo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Melendez
Aldo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo shoots and grab one of Gilbert Melendez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Melendez lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Melendez
Jose Aldo tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aldo looks to work from half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Jose Aldo.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Good looking punches from Jose Aldo on the ground
They could take their toll on Melendez.
Melendez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left cheek
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Melendez
Aldo is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
They're bothering Aldo even though they aren't hurting him.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Aldo control.
Aldo misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Melendez is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Melendez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Melendez hyper-extended his leg
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Aldo.
Jose Aldo and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Gilbert Melendez, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jose Aldo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jose Aldo charges at Melendez throwing flurries left and right.
Gilbert Melendez gets out of the way.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Melendez looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Melendez's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Aldo's guard...
Aldo breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Aldo's guard...
Aldo breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Melendez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Jose Aldo, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Jose Aldo!
Melendez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Melendez has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Gilbert Melendez
miss their mark.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Melendez pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Gilbert Melendez
just misses Aldo.
Aldo follows Gilbert Melendez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aldo needs to stop playing Gilbert Melendez's game or he'll get knocked out!
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Jose Aldo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Melendez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Jose Aldo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Melendez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Melendez moves forward and holds Aldo
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez and Jose Aldo are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jose Aldo is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aldo's ribs.
That hit Aldo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Melendez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo looks to pass to mount...
Aldo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Melendez's Nose is beginning to swell
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Aldo blocks them effectively.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo launches a barrage of elbows over Melendez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Melendez doesn't fight back!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo rolls him over and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Melendez
Aldo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! Aldo has one hook in and keeps working!
Aldo is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Jose Aldo slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Gilbert Melendez's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Jose Aldo by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:34 Round 5
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 32/51 (63%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 19/46 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 11/20 (55%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/51 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 804 s
A good fight to start the night. Gilbert started strong in the back and forth affair. he did more damage early and was "in the lead". He continued strong, but Aldo's push back was a bit stronger, and after about round 2 or 3, Aldo had come most, if not all, of the way back. By round 4 he had taken control of the whole fight and it was just a matter of time before he finished Gilbie.
Jose Aldo doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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.
Jose Aldo comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Aldo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a furious hook!
Aldo ducks under and pushes Gilbert Melendez creating some space.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Melendez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
a series of exchange forces Melendez's back to the fence, without delay Aldo charge forward with a flying knee
Melendez side step away confidently
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Aldo's face
Melendez looks to be in very good shape.
Gilbert Melendez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Aldo from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Jose Aldo's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
Aldo ties him up.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
1:46 Round 1 and Melendez is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Jose Aldo, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Jose Aldo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Aldo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Aldo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Melendez stops that one with his ribs!
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Melendez fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Aldo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Melendez with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Aldo blocks and pushes his opponent.
Solid kick to the leg from Gilbert Melendez
Aldo checks it.
Poorly executed technique. Jose Aldo looks to counter!
Aldo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Melendez stops that one with his ribs!
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Aldo receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Jose Aldo tries a hook to the body
and hits Melendez's ribs hard
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Jose Aldo was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Aldo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Gilbert Melendez just can't get away!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo slightly pushes Melendez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Melendez showing excellent timing, blasts Jose Aldo with a right hand.
Great hook by Gilbert Melendez! Jose Aldo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Gilbert Melendez's head...
Melendez leans out of the way.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 2
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Melendez.
Jose Aldo's reflexes save him!
Melendez tries to grapple
He puts Aldo in a double underhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes Jose Aldo againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Aldo tries to block Gilbert Melendez punches...
Aldo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Aldo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jose Aldo
Melendez fails to take Aldo down and both man are still clinching
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Melendez's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Aldo looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Aldo is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
Aldo seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jose Aldo's mind is definitely in the fight, Melendez just got nailed! Jose Aldo saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Melendez moves aside and dodges.
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.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Aldo pushes off of Gilbert Melendez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Melendez stumbles backwards but Jose Aldo chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
a flying knee from Aldo towards Gilbert Melendez's face
hits it, what a strike surely that hurts, Melendez got to be more careful now
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Aldo with uppercuts!
Aldo is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Aldo is unable to escape!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jose Aldo
well done Aldo falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo launches an up-kick intended for Gilbert Melendez's head...
It lands flush with Gilbert Melendez's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Jose Aldo kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Aldo tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Melendez is standing while Aldo is on the ground on his back
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Jose Aldo to stand up.
Aldo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Solid kick to the leg from Gilbert Melendez
Aldo checks it.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Melendez throws a lazy kick
Aldo blocks and keeps his distance.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Jose Aldo
Great move by Melendez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Aldo is launching some bone breaking punches to Melendez's ribs while in the clinch.
Melendez blocks.
Jose Aldo gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez is holding Jose Aldo's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jose Aldo loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo tries to show some ground skills
Jose Aldo put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Melendez misses a step and Jose Aldo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Jose Aldo's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Good front kick from Aldo!
Gilbert Melendez blocks
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jose Aldo paws at Melendez.
Melendez answers with solid punches!
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Aldo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Jose Aldo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Melendez
Aldo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jose Aldo shoots and grab one of Gilbert Melendez's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Melendez lose his balance and falls to the mat
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Melendez
Jose Aldo tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Aldo looks to work from half guard.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jose Aldo is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Jose Aldo is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Aldo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Aldo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Aldo is trying to counter now!
Aldo tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Jose Aldo.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Good looking punches from Jose Aldo on the ground
They could take their toll on Melendez.
Melendez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Aldo tries to cover his face,
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Left cheek
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Aldo tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jose Aldo embrace and tries to move away...
Jose Aldo pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jose Aldo fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Jose Aldo is in closed guard over Melendez
Aldo is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jose Aldo!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
They're bothering Aldo even though they aren't hurting him.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Aldo 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 full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Melendez drills Jose Aldo's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Aldo's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Aldo has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jose Aldo's Right cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jose Aldo
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jose Aldo tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Aldo
Aldo has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Melendez is unable to move under Aldo control.
Aldo misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Aldo's face!
Melendez is in rear mount over Aldo
Jose Aldo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aldo launches a furious low kick!
Melendez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Melendez hyper-extended his leg
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Aldo.
Jose Aldo and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Gilbert Melendez, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jose Aldo closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Jose Aldo charges at Melendez throwing flurries left and right.
Gilbert Melendez gets out of the way.
Aldo clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Aldo goes down.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Jose Aldo can't prevent his opponent from passing. Melendez looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Aldo launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Melendez's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Aldo's guard...
Aldo breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Aldo misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Aldo's guard...
Aldo breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Aldo's face!
Aldo's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Aldo throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Jose Aldo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Melendez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Melendez's being punished here!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo goes for an armbar!
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Jose Aldo, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jose Aldo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Jose Aldo!
Melendez is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Melendez has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Aldo doesn't stop bleeding.
Some nice shots from Gilbert Melendez
miss their mark.
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jose Aldo's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Aldo.
Melendez pushes Jose Aldo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A furious flurry of punches from Gilbert Melendez
just misses Aldo.
Aldo follows Gilbert Melendez
only to get counter punched in a big way! Aldo needs to stop playing Gilbert Melendez's game or he'll get knocked out!
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jose Aldo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Jose Aldo's guard...
Jose Aldo has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Jose Aldo is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Jose Aldo aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Melendez's Forehead is beginning to swell
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Aldo's cheek from the guard.
Jose Aldo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Jose Aldo to fight back!
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Melendez wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Melendez moves forward and holds Aldo
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez and Jose Aldo are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jose Aldo is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Crushing shot to Aldo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jose Aldo
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Jose Aldo...
Jose Aldo sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Aldo is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see the foul!
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Melendez tries to stand up!
Aldo doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Aldo
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Jose Aldo 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 half guard over Aldo
Jose Aldo attempts to move to full guard
Jose Aldo manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Aldo
Melendez is in closed guard... Aldo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Aldo's ribs.
That hit Aldo who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Jose Aldo is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Jose Aldo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Melendez's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Jose Aldo is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo looks to pass to mount...
Aldo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Aldo gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Melendez's Nose is beginning to swell
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Aldo blocks them effectively.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
You can see Aldo's blood making stains in the mat.
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Aldo tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jose Aldo controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Aldo launches a barrage of elbows over Melendez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Melendez doesn't fight back!
Jose Aldo is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jose Aldo is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Jose Aldo in his guard...
Jose Aldo rolls him over and takes his back!
Aldo is in rear mount over Melendez
Aldo tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! Aldo has one hook in and keeps working!
Aldo is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Jose Aldo slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Gilbert Melendez's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Jose Aldo by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:34 Round 5
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 32/51 (63%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 6/10 (60%)
Takedowns 5/7 (71%)
GnP strikes 19/46 (41%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 718 s
Statistics: Jose Aldo
Punches 11/24 (46%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 11/20 (55%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 42/51 (82%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 804 s
A good fight to start the night. Gilbert started strong in the back and forth affair. he did more damage early and was "in the lead". He continued strong, but Aldo's push back was a bit stronger, and after about round 2 or 3, Aldo had come most, if not all, of the way back. By round 4 he had taken control of the whole fight and it was just a matter of time before he finished Gilbie.