Post by The Sandmen on Oct 9, 2012 16:30:29 GMT -5
Miguel Torres doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Gilbert Melendez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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Torres and Melendez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Torres's face while in the clinch!
Torres can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch to Miguel Torres ribs and the tries to trip him
Torres loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Melendez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gilbert Melendez's eyes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Melendez's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes off of Miguel Torres and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Torres stumbles backwards but Gilbert Melendez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Gilbert Melendez struggles a bit before breaking Torres's attemp of grappling
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Torres rolls and he's now on half guard over Gilbert Melendez. Nice reversal.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Melendez's leg!
Miguel Torres is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Melendez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Melendez leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Melendez has a small cut in his Right eye
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Melendez with punches
Melendez reels from the strikes.
Melendez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's 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 Torres
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Melendez just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Torres 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.
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Torres 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
They're bothering Torres even though they aren't hurting him.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
that nearly tags Melendez.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez leans back...
Torres eyes him warily.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Miguel Torres to open his guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Melendez pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Melendez looks to work from half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Torres blocks with confidence
Torres is trying to counter now!
Melendez steps forward
Torres feints.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Low kick by Miguel Torres to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Torres.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Torres
that goes awry.
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Torres seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Torres throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Melendez's defense muffles the blows.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Melendez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
Torres's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Torres's face with those brutal elbows! Torres needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres hooks Melendez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gilbert Melendez manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Crushing shot to Torres's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to show some ground skills
Gilbert Melendez put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Melendez put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Melendez with punches
Melendez reels from the strikes.
Melendez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Melendez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Melendez is wobbling!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miguel Torres's cheek! Torres stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Right cheek
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Melendez just needs another plan now.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Melendez to try something else.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres 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
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Torres is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Body shots by Miguel Torres
Solid blows to Melendez's abdomen.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Gilbert Melendez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez slightly pushes Torres into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Melendez
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Melendez's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Torres launches a hook to the body
Gilbert Melendez moves aside looking for a counter...
Torres misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Torres with punches
Torres avoids getting cornered.
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Solid shot from Miguel Torres to the body.
Melendez blocks in time.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and counters with a solid straight!
Torres has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Miguel Torres has received.
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Melendez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Torres misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Gilbert Melendez moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Torres just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Torres is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Melendez tries to jump to side mount.
Miguel Torres closed his guard around Gilbert Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Torres's face!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres 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 full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Miguel Torres, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Miguel Torres, who is barely covering up!
Torres's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Torres staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Miguel Torres is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Torres is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Torres has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by Injury (Broken cheekbone) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 857 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 8/25 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 60/100 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 804 s
Not a bad fight really. Lots of long bursts of minimal damage, and lots of almost back and forth, but Gilbert kinda took this fight about half way through then finished up shop after capitalizing on some early damage.
Gilbert Melendez raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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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Torres and Melendez move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Gilbert Melendez who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Torres's face while in the clinch!
Torres can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch to Miguel Torres ribs and the tries to trip him
Torres loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres is launching some bone breaking punches to Melendez's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Gilbert Melendez's eyes.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Melendez's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes off of Miguel Torres and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Torres stumbles backwards but Gilbert Melendez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Miguel Torres
well done Torres falls hard on the mat
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez creates space and allows Miguel Torres to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Miguel Torres is standing now.
Torres is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Gilbert Melendez struggles a bit before breaking Torres's attemp of grappling
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Torres's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Torres rolls and he's now on half guard over Gilbert Melendez. Nice reversal.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Torres sits over his knees and pushes away Melendez's leg!
Miguel Torres is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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.
Miguel Torres takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Melendez decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Melendez's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Torres is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Miguel Torres in his guard.
Miguel Torres keeps control and remains in side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Torres decides to launch some tentative punches
Miguel Torres takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Melendez leads with a punch
Miguel Torres avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Melendez has a small cut in his Right eye
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Melendez with punches
Melendez reels from the strikes.
Melendez's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's 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 Torres
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres attempts a triangle from bottom! Gilbert Melendez slips out. Torres quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Gilbert Melendez slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Melendez just needs another plan now.
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Torres 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.
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Torres 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.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Pitty-pat punches from Melendez
They're bothering Torres even though they aren't hurting him.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Torres
Torres is taking this opportunity to rest.
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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Nice punch by Miguel Torres
that nearly tags Melendez.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Melendez looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Miguel Torres's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Torres.
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Miguel Torres didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Torres tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez leans back...
Torres eyes him warily.
Torres is trying to counter now!
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez looks to posture up and open Miguel Torres's guard...
Gilbert Melendez forces Miguel Torres to open his guard.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Miguel Torres overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Melendez pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez tries to open Torres's guard...
Torres breaks the lock and covers himself from Melendez's punches
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Miguel Torres can't prevent his opponent from passing. Melendez looks to work from half guard.
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Melendez!
Torres blocks with confidence
Torres is trying to counter now!
Melendez steps forward
Torres feints.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Low kick by Miguel Torres to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Torres.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Inside leg kick from Torres
that goes awry.
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Miguel Torres jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Torres seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Torres throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Melendez's defense muffles the blows.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for some grappling action
Melendez has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Torres doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Gilbert Melendez embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Torres who put distance between them
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Not a desiderable position that Torres is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Miguel Torres...
Miguel Torres takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) is cheering him!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
Torres's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Gilbert Melendez throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Torres's face with those brutal elbows! Torres needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres 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
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Miguel Torres. 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 Allstate Arena (Rosemont, Il) are cheering for the fighters.
Torres fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Torres
He is not able to do it
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Torres looks to work from half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres hooks Melendez's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Gilbert Melendez manages to kick Torres away and scrambles on top!
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Crushing shot to Torres's body! He's holding his side
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Torres breaths deeply while on the ground
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Miguel Torres manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to show some ground skills
Gilbert Melendez put Torres in half guard.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Melendez put Miguel Torres in closed guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in closed guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Torres tries to escape from closed guard...
Torres struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Torres tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 4
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Miguel Torres attempts to cut off Melendez with punches
Melendez reels from the strikes.
Melendez's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres shows great balance while pushing away Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Miguel Torres has found an opening in the defense of Melendez, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Melendez is wobbling!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Torres blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Miguel Torres's cheek! Torres stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Right cheek
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Melendez decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Torres's guard.
Torres tries to fight back with his feet and Melendez just needs another plan now.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Torres tries to hit Gilbert Melendez with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Melendez steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez decides to jump inside Torres's guard.
Torres fights back with his feet, forcing Melendez to try something else.
Melendez is standing while Torres is on the ground on his back
Miguel Torres 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
Torres climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Torres is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Torres tries to move to full mount!
Melendez won't allow him to take this position easily.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Miguel Torres looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Miguel Torres slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Body shots by Miguel Torres
Solid blows to Melendez's abdomen.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Torres's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Torres's side.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll on the ground...
Torres knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Miguel Torres doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Torres tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Torres suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Miguel Torres!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
Torres holds Gilbert Melendez arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Miguel Torres tries to take advantage...
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Miguel Torres keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Miguel Torres in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Miguel Torres is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Miguel Torres uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Miguel Torres looks to counter!
Torres tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Torres moves forward looking for some action
Miguel Torres shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Gilbert Melendez slightly pushes Torres into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres leans forwards and tries to grapple with Melendez
Torres shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Torres is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Torres struggles and launches a few punches to Melendez's head
Nothing from this... Miguel Torres seems frustrated.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Torres launches a hook to the body
Gilbert Melendez moves aside looking for a counter...
Torres misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Torres with punches
Torres avoids getting cornered.
Miguel Torres is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Solid shot from Miguel Torres to the body.
Melendez blocks in time.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Torres
and counters with a solid straight!
Torres has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Miguel Torres tries to bring the fight to the ground
Melendez won't budge, forcing Torres to pull guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Torres
Melendez is in closed guard... Torres tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Miguel Torres has received.
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Melendez struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Torres misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Torres's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Torres tries to cover his face,
Miguel Torres is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Melendez tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Miguel Torres is in half guard over Melendez
Miguel Torres tries to free his leg
Gilbert Melendez moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, Torres just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Torres is going to have a headache after this one.
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Chin
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Shovel hook by Miguel Torres
goes nowhere.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez is holding Miguel Torres's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Miguel Torres loses balance and goes to the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Miguel Torres manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Torres
Melendez tries to jump to side mount.
Miguel Torres closed his guard around Gilbert Melendez.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Torres's face!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Torres tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Gilbert Melendez doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Miguel Torres! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Miguel Torres doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Nose
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Miguel Torres is a bloody mess!
Miguel Torres 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 full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Miguel Torres, who is barely covering up!
There is a small laceration on Miguel Torres's Left cheek
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Miguel Torres, who is barely covering up!
Torres's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Torres has a small cut in his Right eye
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Torres staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Miguel Torres
Melendez knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Miguel Torres is having a nightmare! Mario Yamasaki watches for the moment he has to end this!
Torres is out! He has a broken cheekbone!
Torres has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by Injury (Broken cheekbone) at 2:31 Round 5
Statistics: Miguel Torres
Punches 23/38 (61%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 2/2 (100%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 857 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 8/25 (32%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 8/12 (67%)
Takedowns 6/9 (67%)
GnP strikes 60/100 (60%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 804 s
Not a bad fight really. Lots of long bursts of minimal damage, and lots of almost back and forth, but Gilbert kinda took this fight about half way through then finished up shop after capitalizing on some early damage.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!