Post by The Sandmen on Jan 18, 2013 18:06:45 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Gilbert Melendez 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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Melendez's chin
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edgar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frankie Edgar's cheek! Edgar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Melendez is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Edgar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Edgar 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.
Melendez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gilbert Melendez shoots and grab both of Frankie Edgar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Melendez lifted Edgar's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frankie Edgar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frankie Edgar doesn't defend himself!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Edgar anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Hard blow to Edgar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Melendez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Edgar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Gilbert Melendez
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
Edgar ducks that one.
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Melendez seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Edgar's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Melendez
Edgar manages to move aside
Inside leg kick from Edgar
that lands on Gilbert Melendez's leg.
Edgar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frankie Edgar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar pushes off of Gilbert Melendez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Melendez stumbles backwards but Frankie Edgar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Melendez steps forward
Frankie Edgar catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frankie Edgar and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Melendez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Edgar from the ground!
Frankie Edgar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Right eye
Middle kick from Melendez.
Edgar receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez and Frankie Edgar are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Edgar stays on his feet
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Edgar grabs Gilbert Melendez
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Right cheek
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to open Melendez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Melendez is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Melendez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez creates enough space to control Frankie Edgar's leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar follows Gilbert Melendez
Melendez fakes a move.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Melendez launches a kick
but Frankie Edgar avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Melendez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edgar is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Melendez
Good punches to Melendez's body.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gilbert Melendez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gilbert Melendez breaks that americana attempt!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edgar is unable to move under Melendez control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
Gilbert Melendez stumbles back.
Edgar fires low kicks
punishing Melendez's legs repeatedly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 3
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You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez paws at Edgar.
Edgar answers with solid punches!
Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Melendez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Melendez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez is not able to stop Melendez ground skills and Frankie Edgar moves to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Melendez's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Frankie Edgar hovers above Melendez
Good punches to Melendez's body.
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gilbert Melendez, who is barely covering up!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Melendez staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Terrible one sided match... Melendez was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Melendez staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Melendez.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Melendez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Melendez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Melendez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Melendez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 2:32 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/37 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 416 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 403 s
Good, even fight early, all Edgar late. Gilbert can take it though. Good toughness shown.
Gilbert Melendez 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.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Frankie Edgar fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Melendez's chin
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edgar blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Frankie Edgar's cheek! Edgar stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Melendez is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Edgar tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Edgar climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Edgar 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.
Melendez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Gilbert Melendez shoots and grab both of Frankie Edgar's leg, attempting to take him down with a Double Leg
Melendez lifted Edgar's off his feet and throws him on the mat
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Frankie Edgar! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Frankie Edgar doesn't defend himself!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
Edgar anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Hard blow to Edgar's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Melendez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Edgar
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Gilbert Melendez
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
Edgar ducks that one.
Frankie Edgar takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Gilbert Melendez and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Melendez seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Melendez launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Edgar's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Melendez
Edgar manages to move aside
Inside leg kick from Edgar
that lands on Gilbert Melendez's leg.
Edgar jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Frankie Edgar pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar pushes off of Gilbert Melendez and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Melendez stumbles backwards but Frankie Edgar chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Melendez steps forward
Frankie Edgar catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Frankie Edgar and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Melendez dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Edgar from the ground!
Frankie Edgar tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Right eye
Middle kick from Melendez.
Edgar receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Edgar tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edgar is clinching with Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Edgar is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez and Frankie Edgar are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Edgar stays on his feet
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Edgar grabs Gilbert Melendez
He lifts him up and slams him hard to the mat!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Right cheek
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to open Melendez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Melendez is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Melendez's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez creates enough space to control Frankie Edgar's leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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 Blue Cross Arena (Rochester, NY) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar follows Gilbert Melendez
Melendez fakes a move.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Melendez launches a kick
but Frankie Edgar avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Melendez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Edgar is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Melendez
Good punches to Melendez's body.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gilbert Melendez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Gilbert Melendez breaks that americana attempt!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has Edgar controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Edgar is unable to move under Melendez control.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Edgar's moves.
Mario Yamasaki has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
Gilbert Melendez stumbles back.
Edgar fires low kicks
punishing Melendez's legs repeatedly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edgar.
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Round 3
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You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez paws at Edgar.
Edgar answers with solid punches!
Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Melendez blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Melendez is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez is not able to stop Melendez ground skills and Frankie Edgar moves to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Frankie Edgar!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Melendez's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Frankie Edgar hovers above Melendez
Good punches to Melendez's body.
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gilbert Melendez, who is barely covering up!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Melendez staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez
Terrible one sided match... Melendez was not ready to fight a fighter of Frankie Edgar caliber.
Edgar tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! Edgar has one hook in and keeps working!
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Melendez staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Edgar has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Melendez.
Nicely done! Edgar now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Edgar is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Melendez, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Edgar moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Melendez
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Frankie Edgar fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
The ref pulls off Frankie Edgar! Melendez seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Melendez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 2:32 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 20/28 (71%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 4/6 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/37 (86%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 416 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 14/23 (61%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/15 (47%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 403 s
Good, even fight early, all Edgar late. Gilbert can take it though. Good toughness shown.