Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2017 8:00:59 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Joachim Hansen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Joachim Hansen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hansen steps forward
Gilbert Melendez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hansen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
Shovel hook by Gilbert Melendez
tags Hansen.
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Hansen is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez looks to be in very good shape.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Joachim Hansen in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Melendez
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Joachim Hansen is in Melendez open guard now
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Hansen tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hansen tries to cover his face,
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Joachim Hansen pushes Melendez's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hansen who is in full mount! Melendez is in trouble now!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Joachim Hansen tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Melendez is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Hansen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melendez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hansen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Hansen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Joachim Hansen in his guard...
Joachim Hansen rolls him over and takes his back!
Hansen is in rear mount over Melendez
Joachim Hansen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Melendez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joachim Hansen unil he can pull his arm free! Hansen lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Joachim Hansen blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hansen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Joachim Hansen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Joachim Hansen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Hansen's ribs.
Hansen blocks those punches
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Melendez
Hansen is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joachim Hansen
Solid shots!
Hansen has a small cut in his Mouth
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Melendez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hansen struggles and frees his leg!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Melendez.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Hansen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Hansen is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Hansen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Melendez struggles... Joachim Hansen is unable to take him down
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Hansen just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hansen is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hansen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Melendez jumps and tries to free his leg! Hansen doesn't allow this but Gilbert Melendez is able to get half guard here.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Hansen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Joachim Hansen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Melendez blocks them effectively.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joachim Hansen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Joachim Hansen to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Hansen.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Melendez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hansen from the side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hansen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez tries to open up Joachim Hansen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hansen in the side of the head
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joachim Hansen.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Melendez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Superb haymaker by Melendez
that lands on Hansen's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Mouth
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Hansen
Good punches to Hansen's body.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hansen tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Joachim Hansen goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Hansen seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hansen misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
That one almost breaks Hansen's chin! He is knocked down!
Hansen has a small cut in his Chin
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
Melendez is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hansen tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Melendez dodges that
Melendez is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Hansen climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Joachim Hansen throws a looping right hand...
Melendez moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Hansen's face!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Joachim Hansen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
Melendez is in rear mount over Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melendez is in rear mount over Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Melendez throws his leg over and Joachim Hansen is in serious trouble! Gilbert Melendez extends his hips and Joachim Hansen is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by Submission (Armbar) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 28/45 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 577 s
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/22 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 598 s
Giblert brought it all for this one. Hansen brought most of it, but all beats most.
Joachim Hansen is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Joachim Hansen touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hansen steps forward
Gilbert Melendez catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Hansen's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
Shovel hook by Gilbert Melendez
tags Hansen.
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Left eye
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Hansen is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez looks to be in very good shape.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Joachim Hansen in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Melendez
As the fight continues it seems that Joachim Hansen is taking the best of the fight.
Hansen struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Joachim Hansen is in Melendez open guard now
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Hansen tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Joachim Hansen to fight back!
Hansen moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hansen tries to cover his face,
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Melendez
Joachim Hansen pushes Melendez's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Hansen who is in full mount! Melendez is in trouble now!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Joachim Hansen tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Melendez is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Hansen tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Melendez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Hansen blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Joachim Hansen tries to better his position on the ground...
Hansen is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Joachim Hansen is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Joachim Hansen in his guard...
Joachim Hansen rolls him over and takes his back!
Hansen is in rear mount over Melendez
Joachim Hansen isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Melendez locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Joachim Hansen unil he can pull his arm free! Hansen lost his dominant position.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Joachim Hansen blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Joachim Hansen is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hansen fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Joachim Hansen wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Joachim Hansen can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Hansen's ribs.
Hansen blocks those punches
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Melendez
Hansen is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Joachim Hansen!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Joachim Hansen gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Joachim Hansen
Solid shots!
Hansen has a small cut in his Mouth
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Melendez tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hansen struggles and frees his leg!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Melendez.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries a middle kick
Hansen blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Hansen is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Hansen grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Melendez struggles... Joachim Hansen is unable to take him down
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Hansen just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hansen is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Chin
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Hansen is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Joachim Hansen against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Melendez jumps and tries to free his leg! Hansen doesn't allow this but Gilbert Melendez is able to get half guard here.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Hansen
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez leans back...
He clobbers Joachim Hansen's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Hansen launches a few weak punches
Melendez blocks them effectively.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Joachim Hansen can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Joachim Hansen to open his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
Melendez is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Hansen.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Hansen
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 Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Melendez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Hansen from the side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hansen's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez tries to open up Joachim Hansen's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hansen in the side of the head
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Joachim Hansen.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hansen goes down.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen 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.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Melendez tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Hansen
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Melendez is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
Superb haymaker by Melendez
that lands on Hansen's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Mouth
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Hansen clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Hansen
Good punches to Hansen's body.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Hansen tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen 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.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Hansen
Hansen tries to close his guard around Melendez
He is not able to do it
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Joachim Hansen goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Hansen seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Joachim Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hansen misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Melendez wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Sick uppercut from the clinch by Gilbert Melendez!
That one almost breaks Hansen's chin! He is knocked down!
Hansen has a small cut in his Chin
Joachim Hansen seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
Melendez is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hansen tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Melendez dodges that
Melendez is standing while Hansen is on the ground on his back
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Melendez moves backwards and gestures for Joachim Hansen to stand up.
Hansen climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Joachim Hansen throws a looping right hand...
Melendez moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez is holding Joachim Hansen's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Hansen's face!
Hansen's Forehead is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Joachim Hansen doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Melendez's moves.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
Melendez is in rear mount over Hansen
You can see Hansen's blood making stains in the mat.
Hansen measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melendez is in rear mount over Hansen
Joachim Hansen is a bloody mess!
Gilbert Melendez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Melendez throws his leg over and Joachim Hansen is in serious trouble! Gilbert Melendez extends his hips and Joachim Hansen is forced to tapout to the crafty armbar!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by Submission (Armbar) at 3:27 Round 3
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 12/18 (67%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 28/45 (62%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 577 s
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 3/9 (33%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/22 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 598 s
Giblert brought it all for this one. Hansen brought most of it, but all beats most.