Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2015 22:07:15 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Ferocious staredown by Melendez while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Melendez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar works on the ground with his fingers over Melendez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frankie Edgar for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Melendez time to recover... 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.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
Melendez anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Edgar is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over 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.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
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
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Melendez's face!
Gilbert Melendez blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Melendez's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Gilbert Melendez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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.
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
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez rolls over himself and stands up while Frankie Edgar rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
The clock says 3:10 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.
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Melendez loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Brutal punches to Edgar's face while in the clinch!
Edgar can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez is launching some bone breaking punches to Edgar's ribs while in the clinch.
Edgar blocks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Melendez catches an ankle and Edgar is tripped to the mat!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 4:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
Edgar blocks those punches
Melendez misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melendez has a small cut in his Nose
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Melendez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Melendez's ribs.
That hit Melendez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Melendez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Melendez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid low kick from Gilbert Melendez.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edgar hyper-extended his left leg
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a few punches and advance towards Edgar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frankie Edgar lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Frankie Edgar is on his feet again.
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edgar pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Edgar's guard...
Edgar breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Some big punches are landing!
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Melendez seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Melendez tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Frankie Edgar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gilbert Melendez is on his back after that attempt
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
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
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Melendez measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar goes for an armbar!
Edgar is locking that Armbar...
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Frankie Edgar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar launches a body shot
Melendez evades.
Melendez misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Melendez moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar struggles a bit before breaking Melendez's attemp of grappling
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Edgar and Melendez circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
Gilbert Melendez stumbles back.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Melendez may be in trouble!
Edgar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edgar moves forward and holds Melendez
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frankie Edgar just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Frankie Edgar and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Edgar manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Frankie Edgar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Melendez's stops that one with his face! How is Melendez standing?!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Melendez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edgar misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frankie Edgar storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Melendez's face!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Melendez was not intelligently defending himself!
Melendez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 2:04 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 381 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 8/27 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Decent fight. True.
Ferocious staredown by Melendez while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Melendez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar works on the ground with his fingers over Melendez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Frankie Edgar for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti allows Melendez time to recover... 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.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edgar won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar is looking to end this fight with strikes
Melendez anticipates his moves and avoids danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Edgar is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over 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.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
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
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Melendez's face!
Gilbert Melendez blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Melendez's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Gilbert Melendez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Edgar 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!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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.
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
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.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
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.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez rolls over himself and stands up while Frankie Edgar rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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.
The clock says 3:10 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.
Melendez doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Frankie Edgar embrace and tries to move away...
Frankie Edgar pushes Melendez forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Melendez loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Brutal punches to Edgar's face while in the clinch!
Edgar can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez is launching some bone breaking punches to Edgar's ribs while in the clinch.
Edgar blocks.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Melendez catches an ankle and Edgar is tripped to the mat!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Edgar can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 4:15 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
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
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
Edgar blocks those punches
Melendez misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Melendez has a small cut in his Nose
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Melendez's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Melendez's ribs.
That hit Melendez who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Melendez moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Edgar with a double overhooks!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Melendez launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Edgar with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Solid low kick from Gilbert Melendez.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Edgar hyper-extended his left leg
Frankie Edgar tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Frankie Edgar who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a few punches and advance towards Edgar trying to take him down with a Advancing Leg Sweep
Frankie Edgar lose his balance and falls hard on the mat
Melendez is standing while Edgar is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez steps back and allows Edgar to get back to his feet.
Frankie Edgar is on his feet again.
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edgar pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
Edgar receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Gilbert Melendez attempts a sweep single...
Gilbert Melendez catches Frankie Edgar's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Edgar's guard...
Edgar breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Edgar
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Some big punches are landing!
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Melendez seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Melendez tries to grapple
He puts Edgar in a double underhook!
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Gilbert Melendez pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar tries to take Gilbert Melendez down... Melendez stumbles backwards and Frankie Edgar launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Melendez's jaw!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gilbert Melendez is on his back after that attempt
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
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
The clock says 3:25 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Edgar moves on the ground
Frankie Edgar moves to side mount
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
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
Melendez measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edgar blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Edgar goes for an armbar!
Edgar is locking that Armbar...
Gilbert Melendez breaks the lock and pushes away Frankie Edgar, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Frankie Edgar. 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 Araneta Coliseum (Quezon City, Philippines) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar launches a body shot
Melendez evades.
Melendez misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edgar throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Melendez moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar struggles a bit before breaking Melendez's attemp of grappling
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Edgar and Melendez circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Edgar followed by a hard jab
Gilbert Melendez stumbles back.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Melendez may be in trouble!
Edgar wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Edgar moves forward and holds Melendez
Gilbert Melendez pushes away Edgar trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edgar doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Frankie Edgar just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez grapple with Frankie Edgar and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
Edgar manage to maintain his balances and avoid the takedown
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
An overhand right from Frankie Edgar that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Melendez's stops that one with his face! How is Melendez standing?!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
Crushing shot to Melendez's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Melendez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edgar misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Frankie Edgar storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Melendez
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Edgar struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Melendez
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Melendez's face!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Melendez was not intelligently defending himself!
Melendez has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 2:04 Round 3
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 15/20 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/45 (58%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 381 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 8/13 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/13 (54%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 8/27 (30%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 367 s
Decent fight. True.