Post by The Sandmen on Nov 28, 2012 16:03:50 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Din Thomas looks very relaxed.
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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Melendez and Thomas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Din Thomas has found an opening in the defense of Melendez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Melendez's ribs.
Thomas is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Din Thomas!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Din Thomas has left Melendez staggered! Din Thomas should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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
Thomas tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Thomas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Thomas
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Din Thomas
Solid shots!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Thomas
Not a desiderable position that Thomas is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Din Thomas looks to counter!
Thomas tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Din Thomas 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Din Thomas
misses its target.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Thomas from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Melendez is swinging for the fences!
Thomas backpedals and creates space. Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thomas is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Melendez's jaw!
Din Thomas fakes a punch and launches himself over Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Thomas and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomas won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Din Thomas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Din Thomas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is countered by Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Melendez from the side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Thomas's moves.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melendez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Melendez is clinching with Thomas.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez grab one of Din Thomas's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Gilbert Melendez throw Thomas to the mat like a ragdoll
Melendez is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Melendez cartwheels towards Thomas!
Thomas fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Din Thomas tries to take advantage...
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
That punishment by Din Thomas has left Melendez staggered! Din Thomas should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Gilbert Melendez looks rattled! Din Thomas sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Din Thomas!
Thomas is standing while Melendez is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez 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
Gilbert Melendez is on his feet again.
Din Thomas throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Din Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Thomas seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Thomas decides to launch some tentative punches
Din Thomas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Din Thomas and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Melendez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Din Thomas!
You can see Gilbert Melendez's head being snapped backwards!
Melendez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Thomas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Din Thomas goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Din Thomas.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Din Thomas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas looks to pass to mount...
Thomas slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Thomas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Din Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Din Thomas manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Din Thomas...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Din Thomas moves to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Din Thomas tries to close the guard.
Thomas put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Thomas tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Din Thomas to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Din Thomas rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez has Thomas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Melendez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Thomas
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Din Thomas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Din Thomas launches a rapid series of punches
taking Melendez from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Thomas is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Din Thomas in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Din Thomas pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thomas jumps and tries to free his leg! Melendez doesn't allow this but Din Thomas is able to get half guard here.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to free his leg...
Melendez doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Din Thomas gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez is not able to stop Melendez ground skills and Din Thomas moves to side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thomas is trying to counter now!
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez's reflexes save him!
Din Thomas wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Melendez!
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.
Din Thomas slightly pushes Melendez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
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.
Melendez and Din Thomas are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Thomas stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Crisp uppercut by Melendez followed by a hard jab
Thomas deflects the blows.
Thomas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomas moves forward looking for some action
Din Thomas shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomas tries to take Gilbert Melendez to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Melendez is with is back on the ground now.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Thomas
He is not able to do it
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas moves on the ground
Thomas cannot take advantage in the ground
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to free his leg...
Din Thomas uses some of his skill by jumping out of Melendez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Din Thomas pushes Gilbert Melendez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Thomas's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gilbert Melendez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Gilbert Melendez breaks that americana attempt!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Din Thomas!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Din Thomas tries to take advantage...
Din Thomas tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Din Thomas rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gilbert Melendez pushes up and slides Din Thomas's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to open Melendez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Din Thomas. Melendez is unable to cover himself now!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to get his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Gilbert Melendez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Thomas is locking that Neck Crank...
Gilbert Melendez easily defends the attempt.
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has given his back to Din Thomas who is trying to get one hook in!
Din Thomas has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Thomas blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Superb haymaker by Thomas
that lands on Melendez's face like a cannon ball!
Melendez has a small cut in his Mouth
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Din Thomas jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Thomas seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomas won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Din Thomas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Thomas's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Thomas doesn't allow him!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to pass to mount...
Thomas slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Thomas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Din Thomas.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas tries to show some ground skills
Din Thomas put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Thomas.
Good job by Thomas blocking and slipping the blows.
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas tries to close the guard.
Thomas put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Thomas secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Din Thomas by Submission (Armbar) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/33 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 743 s
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/42 (76%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Huge win by Thomas. Gilbert was not on his game at all today. Just not at all.
Din Thomas looks very relaxed.
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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Melendez and Thomas move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Din Thomas has found an opening in the defense of Melendez, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Melendez's ribs.
Thomas is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Melendez seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is having a nightmare! Dan Miragliotta watches for the moment he has to end this!
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Din Thomas!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Din Thomas has left Melendez staggered! Din Thomas should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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
Thomas tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Thomas is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Hard blow to Thomas's mid-section, he seems hurt
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Thomas
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Din Thomas
Solid shots!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Thomas
Not a desiderable position that Thomas is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Din Thomas looks to counter!
Thomas tries to close his guard around Melendez
He succeeds!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Din Thomas 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 The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Din Thomas
misses its target.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez launches a rapid series of punches
taking Thomas from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Melendez is swinging for the fences!
Thomas backpedals and creates space. Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he is going to fight!
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Thomas is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Melendez's jaw!
Din Thomas fakes a punch and launches himself over Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Thomas and pushes him away!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomas won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Din Thomas manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Din Thomas keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Thomas is countered by Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Melendez from the side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Thomas's moves.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Melendez tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Melendez is clinching with Thomas.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez grab one of Din Thomas's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Gilbert Melendez throw Thomas to the mat like a ragdoll
Melendez is standing while Thomas is on the ground on his back
Melendez cartwheels towards Thomas!
Thomas fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Din Thomas tries to take advantage...
Din Thomas kicks his legs trying to keep Gilbert Melendez away.
Gilbert Melendez takes a kick to the body.
That punishment by Din Thomas has left Melendez staggered! Din Thomas should try push forward now and finish this!
Dan Miragliotta tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Gilbert Melendez looks rattled! Din Thomas sees his opportunity to finish the fight and launches an aggressive flurry of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a brutal beating and falls to the mat! The ref could stop this fight at any moment.
Gilbert Melendez seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Din Thomas!
Thomas is standing while Melendez is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez 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
Gilbert Melendez is on his feet again.
Din Thomas throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Din Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Thomas seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Thomas decides to launch some tentative punches
Din Thomas takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Din Thomas and Melendez engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Melendez ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Incredible haymaker from Din Thomas!
You can see Gilbert Melendez's head being snapped backwards!
Melendez's Left eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Melendez cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Thomas can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Din Thomas goes for the suplex...
Wow, incredible!
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez closed his guard around Din Thomas.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to escape from the full mount...
Din Thomas is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas looks to pass to mount...
Thomas slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Thomas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Din Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Din Thomas manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass Din Thomas's guard...
Gilbert Melendez manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Din Thomas...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Din Thomas
Din Thomas tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Din Thomas moves to half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Din Thomas tries to close the guard.
Thomas put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas aggressively and repeatedly punches Melendez.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Thomas's side.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Thomas tries to counter Melendez's moves on the ground.
Melendez clumsily fails here and it's time for Din Thomas to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Din Thomas rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Melendez has Thomas controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Melendez manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Thomas
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Not a desiderable position that Melendez is in now. Din Thomas is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Din Thomas launches a rapid series of punches
taking Melendez from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
Thomas is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Din Thomas in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Din Thomas pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Thomas jumps and tries to free his leg! Melendez doesn't allow this but Din Thomas is able to get half guard here.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to free his leg...
Melendez doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Din Thomas gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gilbert Melendez is not able to stop Melendez ground skills and Din Thomas moves to side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Thomas is trying to counter now!
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Dan Miragliotta 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 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez's reflexes save him!
Din Thomas wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Melendez!
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.
Din Thomas slightly pushes Melendez into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
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.
Melendez and Din Thomas are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Thomas stays on his feet
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Crisp uppercut by Melendez followed by a hard jab
Thomas deflects the blows.
Thomas tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Thomas moves forward looking for some action
Din Thomas shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Thomas tries to take Gilbert Melendez to the ground from the clinch...
Nicely done! Melendez is with is back on the ground now.
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Melendez tries to close his guard around Thomas
He is not able to do it
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas moves on the ground
Thomas cannot take advantage in the ground
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in open guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to free his leg...
Din Thomas uses some of his skill by jumping out of Melendez's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Thomas's cheek from the guard.
Din Thomas uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Din Thomas slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Din Thomas pushes Gilbert Melendez down and prevents his attempts to escape
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas isolates Gilbert Melendez's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Gilbert Melendez is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Thomas's ribs.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Gilbert Melendez shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
That Americana from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Gilbert Melendez breaks that americana attempt!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Melendez can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Din Thomas!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez measures the resilience of Thomas's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Thomas blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Din Thomas tries to take advantage...
Din Thomas tries to better his position on the ground...
Thomas is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Din Thomas in his guard...
Din Thomas rolls him over and takes his back!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas slides his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Gilbert Melendez pushes up and slides Din Thomas's arm over his chin.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to open Melendez's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Din Thomas. Melendez is unable to cover himself now!
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Din Thomas tries to get his arm under Gilbert Melendez's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Gilbert Melendez's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
That Neck Crank from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
Melendez struggles to free himself
Thomas is locking that Neck Crank...
Gilbert Melendez easily defends the attempt.
Thomas is in rear mount over Melendez
Melendez has given his back to Din Thomas who is trying to get one hook in!
Din Thomas has one hook in!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Thomas looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Melendez is on the receiving end of a great combo by Thomas.
Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Thomas blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Superb haymaker by Thomas
that lands on Melendez's face like a cannon ball!
Melendez has a small cut in his Mouth
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Din Thomas jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Thomas seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gilbert Melendez tries to bring the fight to the ground
Thomas won't budge, forcing Melendez to pull guard.
Din Thomas is in closed guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Din Thomas fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to open up Gilbert Melendez's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Melendez in the side of the head
Din Thomas is in half guard over Melendez
Thomas tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez 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 Thomas's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Melendez tries to stand up!
Thomas doesn't allow him!
Din Thomas is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Din Thomas looks to pass to mount...
Thomas slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
Melendez's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar from Din Thomas appears to be unbreakable
Melendez hold his own hand and breaks Thomas's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Din Thomas.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Din Thomas
Thomas tries to show some ground skills
Din Thomas put Melendez in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Thomas
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Thomas.
Good job by Thomas blocking and slipping the blows.
Melendez misses a step and Din Thomas sees an opportunity to counter him!
Din Thomas tries to close the guard.
Thomas put Gilbert Melendez in closed guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Thomas
Melendez is in closed guard... Thomas tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Din Thomas is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Thomas goes for an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
That Armbar looks tight...
Melendez struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Thomas is locking that Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Melendez's eyes...
Thomas secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Dan Miragliotta jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Din Thomas by Submission (Armbar) at 3:08 Round 4
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 14/22 (64%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 12/33 (36%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 743 s
Statistics: Din Thomas
Punches 27/37 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 32/42 (76%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 738 s
Huge win by Thomas. Gilbert was not on his game at all today. Just not at all.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!