Post by The Sandmen on Nov 3, 2016 15:44:28 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Gilbert Melendez is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Michael Chandler is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
And here we go with the title fight!
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Melendez throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
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 Chandler
Melendez moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Chandler
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Chandler tries to cover his face,
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Chandler's ribs.
Chandler blocks those punches
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Chandler's side.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Michael Chandler wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Chandler drills Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Melendez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Chandler positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Melendez's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Chandler launches a barrage of elbows over Melendez's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Melendez doesn't fight back!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left cheek
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Chandler throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Melendez has a small cut in his Chin
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and shows Michael Chandler a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Melendez uses his forearms to block the impact!
Chandler clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Chandler doesn't allow him!
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Chandler is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Middle kick from Melendez.
The kick just misses.
Chandler tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chandler launches a furious hook!
That hits Melendez's chin like a wrecking ball! Melendez loses balance and goes to the mat.
Melendez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
That punishment by Michael Chandler has left Melendez staggered! Michael Chandler should try push forward now and finish this!
Chandler is standing while Melendez is on the ground on his back
You can see Melendez's blood making stains in the mat.
Michael Chandler decides to jump inside Melendez's guard.
Melendez didn't see that coming. Chandler is in open guard over Melendez now.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Michael Chandler forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Chandler moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Good looking punches from Michael Chandler on the ground
deflected by Melendez.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler fakes some punches
Melendez ties him up.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Melendez measures the resilience of Chandler's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Chandler blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Chandler 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!
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Melendez is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Chandler is in rear mount over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler throws his leg over Gilbert Melendez's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Michael Chandler's rear naked choke attempt!
Gilbert Melendez frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Michael Chandler and ends up on top!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Chandler
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Michael Chandler launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Melendez tries to cover his face,
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Melendez!
Chandler stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Melendez blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Melendez stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Chandler is standing while Melendez is on the ground on his back
Michael Chandler creates space and allows Gilbert Melendez to stand up.
Gilbert Melendez is on his feet again.
Chandler is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to show some ground skills
Chandler uses his strength to keep Chandler at a disadvantage
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler leans back...
He clobbers Gilbert Melendez's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Melendez's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Melendez has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Melendez's ribs.
Melendez is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez doesn't stop bleeding.
Michael Chandler tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Michael Chandler manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Chandler works on the ground with his fingers over Melendez's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Chandler tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Melendez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Michael Chandler moves to better his position on the ground...
Michael Chandler viciously slams hammer blows to Melendez's face!
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Chandler tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Michael Chandler controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Chandler 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!
Melendez's Chin is beginning to swell
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Michael Chandler in his guard...
Michael Chandler keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michael Chandler is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler storms over Melendez with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Chandler doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Melendez's face with his elbows!
Melendez can't see anything with that swollen right eye.
Winner is Michael Chandler by TKO (Stoppage - Swollen Eye) at 3:27 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 3/3 (100%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 414 s
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 30/48 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Michael Chandler wins the Lightweight title!
Wow, so CHandler comes in retro elite Chandler form. Melendez started doing his thing early, kicking some rear, but Chandler adjusted quickly (I think from ground reversal of some sort) and took over via GnP, then went down to town on Giblert. Bam.