Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2014 16:37:09 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Jim Miller glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Miller 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
Jim Miller is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jim Miller looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Melendez
Jim Miller pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Melendez doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Jim Miller tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Jim Miller passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Miller is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Miller leans back...
Melendez eyes him warily.
Miller misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Melendez!
Jim Miller blocks
Melendez moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Miller's thigh!
Miller hyper-extended his leg
Jim Miller tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jim Miller who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez and Jim Miller are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jim Miller is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Miller
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Miller's face!
Miller's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Miller
Melendez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miller from the side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Jim Miller...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Good looking punches from Gilbert Melendez on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
Miller's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jim Miller shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jim Miller breaks that americana attempt!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miller is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Miller's face!
Miller seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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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.
Jim Miller fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Melendez loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Brutal punches to Miller's face while in the clinch!
Miller can't take many more shots like those!
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes Jim Miller against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Miller's chin! His legs are wobbling!
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Miller staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miller with uppercuts!
Miller is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miller is unable to escape!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miller has a small cut in his Right eye
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Melendez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Melendez struggles and protects himself.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Melendez and Jim Miller are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jim Miller is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Miller's face!
This is over! That impact from Gilbert Melendez has left Miller laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Forehead
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by KO (GnP) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/12 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/14 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Dilbert Pretendez brought some legit skillz here, and Jim fought average at best, leading to a relatively smooth first round win for Gilb.
Jim Miller glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Miller 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
Jim Miller is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Jim Miller looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Melendez
Jim Miller pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Melendez doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Jim Miller tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Jim Miller passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Miller is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Melendez
Miller leans back...
Melendez eyes him warily.
Miller misses a step and Gilbert Melendez sees an opportunity to counter him!
Miller is in closed guard... Melendez tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina) are cheering for the fighters.
Good front kick from Melendez!
Jim Miller blocks
Melendez moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Miller's thigh!
Miller hyper-extended his leg
Jim Miller tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Jim Miller who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez and Jim Miller are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jim Miller is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Melendez's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
Melendez slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Melendez throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jim Miller
Solid shots!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Left cheek
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Miller
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Miller's face!
Miller's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over Miller
Melendez tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Miller from the side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Jim Miller...
Gilbert Melendez slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Good looking punches from Gilbert Melendez on the ground
They could take their toll on Miller.
Miller's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Jim Miller shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Jim Miller breaks that americana attempt!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Melendez is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Miller is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Miller's face!
Miller seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Melendez.
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Round 2
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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.
Jim Miller fakes a punch to Gilbert Melendez ribs and the tries to trip him
Melendez loses balance for a moment but he remains on his feet after a small struggle.
Jim Miller gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Brutal punches to Miller's face while in the clinch!
Miller can't take many more shots like those!
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Melendez pushes Jim Miller against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Miller's chin! His legs are wobbling!
That punishment by Gilbert Melendez has left Miller staggered! Gilbert Melendez should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez is absolutely terrifying with his power in the clinch, and is violently punishing Miller with uppercuts!
Miller is taking more than he can endure. This could end soon if Miller is unable to escape!
Miller's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Miller has a small cut in his Right eye
Jim Miller tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Melendez is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Miller launches a few hard punches to Gilbert Melendez's ribs!
Melendez struggles and protects himself.
Melendez is trying to counter now!
Melendez and Jim Miller are cliched up against the cage. Melendez steps for a throw
Jim Miller is flat on his back. great Judo technique shown!
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Jim Miller
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Jim Miller
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez viciously slams hammer blows to Miller's face!
This is over! That impact from Gilbert Melendez has left Miller laying flat on the mat!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Forehead
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by KO (GnP) at 1:17 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 10/12 (83%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/14 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 272 s
Dilbert Pretendez brought some legit skillz here, and Jim fought average at best, leading to a relatively smooth first round win for Gilb.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!