Post by The Sandmen on Dec 15, 2015 17:48:53 GMT -5
B.J. Penn doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Melendez!
Melendez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from B.J. Penn.
Even nicer blocks from Melendez.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Melendez with a double overhooks!
B.J. Penn 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 1:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. cannot take advantage in the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
B.J. Penn pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing B.J. Penn improve his position.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. 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.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez won't budge, forcing B.J. to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Melendez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Melendez jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Gilbert Melendez is able to get half guard here.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
Melendez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
Melendez sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
Gilbert Melendez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez tries to launch a few punches to B.J. Penn
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting B.J.'s defense
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez catch B.J. Penn's left arm and tries a kimura
B.J. Penn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Melendez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Melendez's face while in the clinch!
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on B.J..
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez fires an unorthodox punch to B.J.'s torso
that hits its mark.
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
B.J. moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulverizing punch to Melendez's head!
Melendez slips the punch.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez grapple with B.J. Penn and tries a Inner leg Sweep
B.J. Penn managed to maintain his balances and move away from Melendez
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
B.J. blocks.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gilbert Melendez is on his back after that attempt
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Melendez deflects the blows.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Melendez open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
B.J. blocks them effectively.
Melendez misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Melendez doesn't want to free his opponent and B.J. continues in closed guard
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Melendez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Gilbert Melendez is unable to take him down
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
Melendez follows B.J. Penn
B.J. fakes a move.
Melendez launches a flurry of punches
B.J. slips out of danger.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Melendez has a small cut in his Left eye
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to improve position.
Melendez adjusts and closes his guard.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Melendez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Melendez tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gilbert Melendez! He is reversed and nor B.J. Penn is on half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gilbert Melendez slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Melendez breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez and B.J. are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
B.J. Penn isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Melendez breaks free.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Melendez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. delivers a few accurate elbows!
Melendez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left eye
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
B.J. Penn throws his leg over Gilbert Melendez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from B.J. Penn's rear naked choke attempt!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Rear Naked Choke from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into B.J. Penn and ends up on top!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
Melendez is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under Melendez control.
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! B.J. has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
B.J. 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! B.J. now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
B.J. Penn slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Melendez struggles to free himself
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
B.J. is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez pulls down on B.J. Penn's hand and staves off danger
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
B.J. tries to end this with a RNC!
Melendez is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Gilbert Melendez is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (RNC) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 17/33 (52%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/46 (39%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Wow, so up until the 4th round, Gilbie fought like a legit. Penn had enough of that in the 4th though, but still. Melendez fought really well against Penn here.
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
B.J. looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by B.J..
A right hand from B.J. Penn
surprises Melendez!
Melendez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Nice punches from B.J. Penn.
Even nicer blocks from Melendez.
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Melendez with a double overhooks!
B.J. Penn 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 1:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
B.J. moves on the ground
B.J. cannot take advantage in the ground
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
B.J. Penn pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing B.J. Penn improve his position.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. 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.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
B.J. Penn realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez won't budge, forcing B.J. to pull guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Melendez tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez pushes B.J. Penn against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Melendez jumps and tries to free his leg! B.J. doesn't allow this but Gilbert Melendez is able to get half guard here.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
Melendez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over B.J.
Melendez sits over his knees and pushes away B.J.'s leg!
Gilbert Melendez is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! B.J.'s being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez tries to launch a few punches to B.J. Penn
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting B.J.'s defense
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over B.J. Penn
Melendez catch B.J. Penn's left arm and tries a kimura
B.J. Penn holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Poorly executed technique. B.J. Penn looks to counter!
B.J. is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Melendez's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up B.J. Penn. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
B.J. uses his forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for B.J. Penn, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
B.J. Penn is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
B.J. Penn moves forward looking for some grappling action
B.J. has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Melendez's face while in the clinch!
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
B.J. clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Several good body shots
land on B.J..
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez fires an unorthodox punch to B.J.'s torso
that hits its mark.
B.J. throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
B.J. blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Some big punches are landing!
B.J. has a small cut in his Chin
B.J. moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulverizing punch to Melendez's head!
Melendez slips the punch.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
B.J. tries to grapple
He puts Melendez in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez grapple with B.J. Penn and tries a Inner leg Sweep
B.J. Penn managed to maintain his balances and move away from Melendez
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
B.J. moves forward looking for some action
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Melendez launches a furious low kick!
B.J. blocks.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off B.J. with punches
B.J. reels from the strikes.
B.J. jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
B.J. Penn pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Gilbert Melendez is on his back after that attempt
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
B.J. throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Crisp uppercut by B.J. followed by a hard jab
Melendez deflects the blows.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
B.J. won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn is in Melendez open guard now
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn tries to finish with a leg lock!
Melendez is able to break the lock.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He succeeds!
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
B.J. blocks them effectively.
Melendez misses a step and B.J. Penn sees an opportunity to counter him!
B.J. struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Melendez doesn't want to free his opponent and B.J. continues in closed guard
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
B.J. Penn fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Melendez grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
B.J. struggles... Gilbert Melendez is unable to take him down
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and B.J. Penn tries to take advantage...
Melendez follows B.J. Penn
B.J. fakes a move.
Melendez launches a flurry of punches
B.J. slips out of danger.
The two exchange wildly
B.J. is connecting with a few punches
Melendez has a small cut in his Left eye
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as B.J. can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
B.J. grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by B.J. Penn
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to improve position.
Melendez adjusts and closes his guard.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Melendez can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
B.J. Penn keeps good control and remains in half guard.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. B.J. Penn is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
B.J. Penn isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to B.J.'s cheek from the guard.
B.J. Penn uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez throws an uppercut
B.J. slips it.
B.J. is trying to counter now!
B.J. Penn shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull B.J. into his guard.
B.J. Penn is in closed guard over Melendez
B.J. tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches B.J..
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Melendez tries to escape from closed guard...
B.J. waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Gilbert Melendez! He is reversed and nor B.J. Penn is on half guard!
B.J. Penn is in half guard over Melendez
B.J. Penn tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
B.J. Penn manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to turn in and scramble out. B.J. Penn timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Gilbert Melendez slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to B.J.'s ribs.
B.J. blocks those punches
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Melendez breaks free.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap B.J. Penn in his guard.
B.J. Penn keeps control and remains in side mount.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez and B.J. are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
B.J. Penn isolates Gilbert Melendez's right arm looking for an armbar...
Gilbert Melendez manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! B.J. Penn lost his dominant position.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
B.J. blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
B.J. misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez measures the resilience of B.J.'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in B.J.'s side.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Melendez's face!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Not a desiderable position that B.J. is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. Penn goes for an americana!
Melendez breaks free.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
B.J. shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Melendez pushes B.J. Penn forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
B.J. Penn is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki 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.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gilbert Melendez has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
B.J. launches a furious low kick!
Melendez receives a hard blow on his right leg!
B.J. Penn tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez goes down.
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around B.J.
He is not able to do it
B.J. Penn is in open guard over Melendez
B.J. delivers a few accurate elbows!
Melendez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left eye
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
B.J. Penn throws his leg over Gilbert Melendez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from B.J. Penn's rear naked choke attempt!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That Rear Naked Choke from B.J. Penn appears to be unbreakable
Gilbert Melendez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into B.J. Penn and ends up on top!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over B.J.
B.J. Penn 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 B.J.
Melendez is in closed guard... B.J. tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
B.J. Penn is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
B.J. Penn rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has B.J. controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
B.J. is unable to move under Melendez control.
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez
B.J. sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
B.J. tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Melendez! B.J. has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
Melendez tries to stand up!
B.J. doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with one hook in
B.J. 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! B.J. now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
B.J. Penn slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Melendez struggles to free himself
Melendez's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
B.J. is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
Gilbert Melendez pulls down on B.J. Penn's hand and staves off danger
B.J. is in rear mount over Melendez with two hooks in
B.J. tries to end this with a RNC!
Melendez is turning blue as the iron lock is closed around his neck. Gilbert Melendez is blacking out and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is B.J. Penn by Submission (RNC) at 3:20 Round 4
Statistics: B.J. Penn
Punches 17/33 (52%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 7/10 (70%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 19/32 (59%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 18/46 (39%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 684 s
Wow, so up until the 4th round, Gilbie fought like a legit. Penn had enough of that in the 4th though, but still. Melendez fought really well against Penn here.