Post by The Sandmen on Mar 23, 2015 20:46:56 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Edson Barboza looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edson fires low kicks
punishing Melendez's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Melendez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Gilbert Melendez's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza shoots and grab Gilbert Melendez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Edson scoop up Gilbert Melendez's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Melendez to the mat
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Melendez
Edson is in open guard over Melendez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Melendez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez attempts a triangle from bottom! Edson Barboza slips out. Melendez quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Edson Barboza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Edson Barboza blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 closed guard over Edson
Edson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza tries to close the guard.
Edson put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Edson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Gilbert Melendez!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Edson Barboza!
Melendez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Solid low kick from Gilbert Melendez.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edson throws a low kick
Gilbert Melendez blocks.
Melendez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edson's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Edson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Edson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gilbert Melendez. Edson is unable to cover himself now!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Melendez.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Melendez's face
Melendez has a small cut in his Mouth
2:06 Round 2 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Gilbert Melendez with a right hand.
Melendez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Melendez steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is opening up on Edson and raining down combinations!
Edson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza's mind is definitely in the fight, Melendez just got nailed! Edson Barboza saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Melendez is going to have a headache after this one.
Melendez throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Edson's defense muffles the blows.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Melendez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Edson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melendez is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Melendez's neck!
Melendez pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Edson's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez tries to escape from closed guard...
Melendez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson has a small cut in his Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edson's face!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Gilbert Melendez on the ground
They could take their toll on Edson.
Edson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Edson staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Melendez who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Edson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The ref pulls off Gilbert Melendez! Edson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (GnP) at 1:32 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/33 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 350 s
Edson won early, but Gilbert's championship spirit fought back and got the winning done.
Edson Barboza looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Edson Barboza touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edson fires low kicks
punishing Melendez's legs repeatedly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Edson Barboza tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Melendez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Gilbert Melendez's ribs shows the damage! Edson Barboza is working his opponent ribs!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edson tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza shoots and grab Gilbert Melendez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Edson scoop up Gilbert Melendez's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Melendez to the mat
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Melendez
Edson is in open guard over Melendez... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Melendez rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Edson misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez attempts a triangle from bottom! Edson Barboza slips out. Melendez quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Edson Barboza slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Edson Barboza blocks and steps away.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza 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 closed guard over Edson
Edson shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edson fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Edson's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Edson Barboza.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza tries to close the guard.
Edson put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Edson Barboza gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Edson Barboza, who is barely covering up!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Edson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Edson Barboza. 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 Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible haymaker from Gilbert Melendez!
You can see Edson Barboza's head being snapped backwards!
Edson has a small cut in his Right eye
Edson steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Melendez jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Gilbert Melendez pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez takes a break to breathe while holding Edson Barboza.
Dan Miragliotta sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Edson Barboza!
Melendez is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez and Edson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Solid low kick from Gilbert Melendez.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edson throws a low kick
Gilbert Melendez blocks.
Melendez is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edson's jaw!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Edson Barboza's punches
Edson is on the receiving end of a great combo by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Edson Barboza's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Edson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Gilbert Melendez. Edson is unable to cover himself now!
Edson's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Good looking punches from Edson Barboza on the ground
They could take their toll on Melendez.
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edson tries to cover his face,
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edson tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ethias Arena (Hasselt, Belgium) are cheering for the fighters.
Edson Barboza tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Melendez's face
Melendez has a small cut in his Mouth
2:06 Round 2 and Edson is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Edson pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Gilbert Melendez with a right hand.
Melendez steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Edson blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Melendez steps backwards away from Edson Barboza. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is opening up on Edson and raining down combinations!
Edson doesn't look worried as he defends.
Poorly executed technique. Edson Barboza looks to counter!
Edson Barboza's mind is definitely in the fight, Melendez just got nailed! Edson Barboza saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Melendez is going to have a headache after this one.
Melendez throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Edson's defense muffles the blows.
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Gilbert Melendez takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Edson Barboza
Great move by Melendez who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Edson Barboza
well done Edson falls hard on the mat
Hard blow to Edson's mid-section, he seems hurt
Melendez is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Edson's guard.
Edson did not see that coming! Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson now.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Edson Barboza manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson has a small cut in his Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Edson Barboza manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Melendez's neck!
Melendez pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Edson doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Edson's face with those brutal elbows! Edson needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
The cutman is working on Edson's face.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Edson Barboza's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Edson Barboza is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edson
Melendez tries to escape from closed guard...
Melendez struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Edson Barboza's Right eye
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson has a small cut in his Left eye
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edson's face!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza is a bloody mess!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Edson Barboza's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Edson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Good looking punches from Gilbert Melendez on the ground
They could take their toll on Edson.
Edson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Edson staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Edson
Gilbert Melendez pushes Edson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Melendez who is in full mount! Edson is in trouble now!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Edson.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The ref pulls off Gilbert Melendez! Edson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (GnP) at 1:32 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 7/21 (33%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 28/33 (85%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 338 s
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 7/10 (70%)
Kicks 3/4 (75%)
Clinch strikes 5/10 (50%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 5/12 (42%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 350 s
Edson won early, but Gilbert's championship spirit fought back and got the winning done.