Post by The Sandmen on May 7, 2012 16:17:12 GMT -5
Gray Maynard! Gray Maynard! This is what the people are chanting here.
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Gray Maynard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Several good body shots
land on Melendez.
Solid jabs from Gray Maynard.
Melendez defends.
Maynard showing excellent timing, blasts Gilbert Melendez with a right hand.
Melendez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Gilbert Melendez
puts Maynard in a world of hurt!
A wicked punch by Gray Maynard
goes awry.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Brilliant combination from Gray Maynard
that forces Melendez to try and defend better.
Melendez's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Melendez's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Maynard steps forward
Gilbert Melendez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Gray Maynard and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maynard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maynard gets hold of a leg and trips Melendez to the mat!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Maynard
Gray Maynard stops him from throwing strikes.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Melendez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Maynard's face!
Maynard's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Maynard steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Maynard blocks and pushes his opponent.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gray Maynard!
Melendez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maynard into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Melendez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Melendez fires a barrage of punches at Maynard's head!
This is bad! Melendez is just pounding on Gray Maynard's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Melendez has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Maynard's face while in the clinch!
Maynard can't take many more shots like those!
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Melendez's Left eye is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard tries to open Melendez's guard...
Melendez breaks the lock and covers himself from Maynard's punches
Maynard misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Melendez measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gray Maynard is in Melendez open guard now
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maynard misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Melendez's head!
The punches go wide.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maynard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maynard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gray Maynard
well done Maynard falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Maynard is on the ground on his back
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Maynard's guard.
Maynard didn't see that coming. Melendez is in open guard over Maynard now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
You can see Maynard's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Melendez tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Gilbert Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard can't continue fighting. John McCarthy doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/36 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Constant pressure on Maynard's eye socket finished this one. Instead of fighting like a man, Melendez fought like a weasel, and destroyed Gray's ability to see, for the TKO. Gray doesn't mind tough, because he didn't really show up tonight anyways. But then again, he kinda did though, with the takedowns and such. That said, I am still very eagerly watching the futures of these two warriors. Some good stuff in the LW division here on ManMMA.
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Gray Maynard looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Gray Maynard touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Several good body shots
land on Melendez.
Solid jabs from Gray Maynard.
Melendez defends.
Maynard showing excellent timing, blasts Gilbert Melendez with a right hand.
Melendez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Maynard clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
A furious flurry of punches from Gilbert Melendez
puts Maynard in a world of hurt!
A wicked punch by Gray Maynard
goes awry.
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gray Maynard embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Melendez who put distance between them
Brilliant combination from Gray Maynard
that forces Melendez to try and defend better.
Melendez's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Melendez's Forehead is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Maynard steps forward
Gilbert Melendez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Gray Maynard and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Maynard's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Maynard moves forward looking for some action
Gray Maynard shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Maynard gets hold of a leg and trips Melendez to the mat!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Maynard
Gray Maynard stops him from throwing strikes.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Melendez tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Maynard
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Gray Maynard's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Maynard's face!
Maynard's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Maynard steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Maynard blocks and pushes his opponent.
Maynard is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gray Maynard!
Melendez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Gray Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maynard into his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Maynard is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gray Maynard!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Melendez is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Melendez fires a barrage of punches at Maynard's head!
This is bad! Melendez is just pounding on Gray Maynard's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Gray Maynard doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Gray Maynard
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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Maynard tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Melendez has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Maynard tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Gray Maynard launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Maynard trying to keep the fight at striking range
Maynard doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Maynard's face while in the clinch!
Maynard can't take many more shots like those!
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez's cornermen are worried about his safety if he continues clinching with Gray Maynard.
Gray Maynard fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground
Melendez's Left eye is beginning to swell
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard tries to open Melendez's guard...
Melendez breaks the lock and covers himself from Maynard's punches
Maynard misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maynard is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Gray Maynard uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
Melendez measures the resilience of Maynard's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Maynard's side.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard is looking to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gray Maynard is in closed guard over Melendez
Maynard struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gray Maynard is in Melendez open guard now
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Maynard moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Maynard misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Maynard's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Maynard tries to cover his face,
Maynard has a small cut in his Left cheek
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Maynard fires a barrage of punches at Melendez's head!
The punches go wide.
Gray Maynard is in open guard over Melendez
Gray Maynard 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
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Gray Maynard. 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.
Gray Maynard moves forward looking for some grappling action
Maynard has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Maynard is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Gray Maynard
well done Maynard falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Maynard is on the ground on his back
Gray Maynard is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Maynard's guard.
Maynard didn't see that coming. Melendez is in open guard over Maynard now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Maynard's Right eye is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
You can see Maynard's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Maynard's face with those brutal elbows! Maynard needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Maynard's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Gray Maynard's Right cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Gray Maynard continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maynard tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Maynard
Melendez tries to jump to side mount.
Gray Maynard closed his guard around Gilbert Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Gray Maynard
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Gray Maynard, who is barely covering up!
Gray Maynard can't continue fighting. John McCarthy doesn't allow him to continue fighting with his swollen right eye!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Swollen eye) at 4:11 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/5 (80%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 28/36 (78%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 306 s
Statistics: Gray Maynard
Punches 9/16 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/6 (33%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/18 (33%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 318 s
Constant pressure on Maynard's eye socket finished this one. Instead of fighting like a man, Melendez fought like a weasel, and destroyed Gray's ability to see, for the TKO. Gray doesn't mind tough, because he didn't really show up tonight anyways. But then again, he kinda did though, with the takedowns and such. That said, I am still very eagerly watching the futures of these two warriors. Some good stuff in the LW division here on ManMMA.