Melendez vs. McGregor

[The Sandmen]

ManMMA Lightweight Championship

Ferocious staredown by Giblert while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Conor McGregor looks very relaxed.
Now Gilbert Melendez put his title in contention against Notorious.
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 Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!


Giblert throws a hook
that hits its mark.


You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez chases Notorious and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Notorious steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
There is a small laceration on Conor McGregor's Right cheek


Nice punch by Conor McGregor
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.


High kick from Conor McGregor!
He misses narrowly!


The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Conor McGregor that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Giblert's stops that one with his face! How is Giblert standing?!
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Nose


Conor McGregor throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Giblert's chin! That stops Giblert in his tracks!
That punishment by Conor McGregor has left Giblert staggered! Conor McGregor should try push forward now and finish this!


The two exchange wildly
Giblert is connecting with a few punches


Giblert avoids a dangerous strike from Notorious
and counters with a solid straight!


Notorious throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!


Giblert dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Notorious tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lightning fast low kick from Notorious!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Giblert hyper-extended his leg


The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Giblert hyper-extended his leg


Conor McGregor jumps in the air and tries a flying knee!
Giblert blocks with his arms and moves laterally looking for a counter


The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Conor McGregor has found an opening in the defense of Giblert, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Giblert is wobbling!
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.


Surprise roundhouse punch by Notorious.
It looks like Giblert was hit by a bus!
Giblert hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Conor McGregor knocks Giblert out cold in a stunning fashion!
Giblert's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!

Winner is Conor McGregor by KO (Punch) at 2:34 Round 1

Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 11/14 (79%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s

Statistics: Conor McGregor
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 0 s


Conor McGregor wins the Lightweight title!


Melendez was just not into this fight. Conor was, and ate Giblert.