Post by The Sandmen on Jan 11, 2016 9:49:21 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Michael Chiesa glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa passes his leg around Gilbert Melendez's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Melendez works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chiesa is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gilbert Melendez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Chiesa locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Gilbert Melendez unil he can pull his arm free! Melendez lost his dominant position.
Melendez misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Melendez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Melendez has one hook in and keeps working!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
Melendez ducks under...
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
connects with Chiesa.
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Chiesa
and counters with a solid straight!
Chiesa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez launches a body shot
Chiesa evades.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Chiesa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chiesa's guard...
Gilbert Melendez is in Chiesa open guard now
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Chiesa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Gilbert Melendez to maintain his distance.
That hits Michael Chiesa's ankle
Chiesa hyper-extended his leg
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
Chiesa seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
Melendez steps forward
Chiesa feints.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Gilbert Melendez
surprises Chiesa!
Chiesa's Nose is beginning to swell
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Chiesa!
Nice move by Melendez who clinches and pushes Chiesa against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
Chiesa's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chiesa seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez pushes off of Michael Chiesa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chiesa stumbles backwards but Gilbert Melendez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Chiesa was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Punches) at 1:18 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/19 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
WOw, Melendez came in on point and out-pointed Chiesa...to a (technical) knockout victoire.
Michael Chiesa glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa passes his leg around Gilbert Melendez's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Melendez works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez delivers a few accurate elbows!
Chiesa is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to stand up!
Melendez doesn't allow him!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gilbert Melendez isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Chiesa locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Gilbert Melendez unil he can pull his arm free! Melendez lost his dominant position.
Melendez misses a step and Michael Chiesa sees an opportunity to counter him!
Chiesa has Melendez controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chiesa's Right eye
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Melendez is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Chiesa's ribs.
Chiesa is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa
Melendez tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Melendez has one hook in and keeps working!
Melendez is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Chiesa tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. 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 Ginásio Ibirapuera (São Paulo, Brazil) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight right hand from Michael Chiesa!
Melendez ducks under...
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
connects with Chiesa.
Melendez avoids a dangerous strike from Chiesa
and counters with a solid straight!
Chiesa's Mouth is beginning to swell
Gilbert Melendez launches a body shot
Chiesa evades.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Melendez fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Melendez moves on the ground
Gilbert Melendez moves to side mount
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to show some ground skills
Melendez uses his strength to keep Melendez at a disadvantage
Chiesa clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Chiesa ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa measures the resilience of Melendez's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Melendez blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gilbert Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chiesa is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Melendez into his guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Chiesa
Not a desiderable position that Chiesa is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Melendez struggles on the ground and tries to break Michael Chiesa's guard...
Gilbert Melendez is in Chiesa open guard now
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Chiesa
Gilbert Melendez aggressively and repeatedly punches Chiesa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 2
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Low kick by Gilbert Melendez to maintain his distance.
That hits Michael Chiesa's ankle
Chiesa hyper-extended his leg
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
Chiesa seems staggered and Gilbert Melendez runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
that forces Chiesa to try and defend better.
Melendez steps forward
Chiesa feints.
Melendez tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A right hand from Gilbert Melendez
surprises Chiesa!
Chiesa's Nose is beginning to swell
Chiesa seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and launches himself over Chiesa!
Nice move by Melendez who clinches and pushes Chiesa against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Michael Chiesa's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Melendez is throwing a flurry of punches!
Michael Chiesa just can't get away!
Chiesa's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Michael Chiesa seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Gilbert Melendez!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Melendez pushes off of Michael Chiesa and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Chiesa stumbles backwards but Gilbert Melendez chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! Chiesa was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Punches) at 1:18 Round 2
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 11/15 (73%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 16/19 (84%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 0/4 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/11 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
WOw, Melendez came in on point and out-pointed Chiesa...to a (technical) knockout victoire.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!