Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2022 14:54:11 GMT -5
Max Holloway looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Gilbert Melendez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Max Holloway has fight Gilbert Melendez 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gilbert Melendez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Giblert throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez swings...
...no good.
Gilbert Melendez is measuring Maximus The Blessed with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Giblert launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tremendous strikes from Giblert!
Some big punches are landing!
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Max Holloway paws at Giblert.
Giblert answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Nose
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Mouth
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Giblert!
Giblert's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Giblert pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Giblert is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Maximus The Blessed stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Gilbert Melendez is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Maximus The Blessed is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags Giblert.
Giblert pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Max Holloway jabs at Giblert
hitting his chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Gilbert Melendez.
Even nicer blocks from Maximus The Blessed.
Giblert showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left cheek
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert 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
Giblert climbs to his feet and is standing now.
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gilbert Melendez is opening up on Maximus The Blessed and raining down combinations!
Maximus The Blessed doesn't look worried as he defends.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert follows Max Holloway
only to get counter punched in a big way! Giblert needs to stop playing Max Holloway's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Giblert tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Max Holloway looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
Maximus The Blessed shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over Giblert
Pitty-pat punches from Maximus The Blessed
They're bothering Giblert even though they aren't hurting him.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Giblert has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under Giblert control.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
The cutman is working on Giblert's face.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Maximus The Blessed manages to dodge it
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Maximus The Blessed measures the resilience of Giblert's chin with an uppercut while Giblert lands some great crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Maximus The Blessed is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Giblert followed by a hard jab
Maximus The Blessed deflects the blows.
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
misses badly. Giblert slips and falls!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and gestures for Gilbert Melendez to stand up.
Giblert climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Giblert is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to Giblert's face!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Giblert's chin! That stops Giblert in his tracks!
Giblert's Left eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway was tooling Gilbert Melendez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gilbert Melendez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
whizzes past Maximus The Blessed.
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Giblert from the ground!
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Giblert's chin! That stops Giblert in his tracks!
Max Holloway closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Max Holloway
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Maximus The Blessed is in open guard over Giblert... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
Giblert struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Giblert rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. 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.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to grapple
He puts Giblert in a double underhook!
Giblert doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Giblert forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Max Holloway pushes away Giblert and breaks the clinch.
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Giblert, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Giblert is wobbling!
Giblert's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows Giblert to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Gilbert Melendez is standing now.
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed steps forward
Giblert feints.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
Gilbert Melendez throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Giblert swings again, only to get countered once more! Giblert is looking bad here!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Giblert seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Giblert from the ground!
Giblert throws a lazy kick
Maximus The Blessed dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The ref pulls off Max Holloway! Giblert seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left cheek
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punch) at 3:18 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 43/52 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 23/51 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 233 s
Max...TO THE MAX!!!
Gilbert Melendez looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Max Holloway has fight Gilbert Melendez 1 times. He has won 1 of them.
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Gilbert Melendez comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Giblert throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Maximus The Blessed ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gilbert Melendez swings...
...no good.
Gilbert Melendez is measuring Maximus The Blessed with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Giblert launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Tremendous strikes from Giblert!
Some big punches are landing!
Gilbert Melendez seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Max Holloway paws at Giblert.
Giblert answers with solid punches!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Nose
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Mouth
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises Giblert!
Giblert's Mouth is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Giblert pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Max Holloway!
Giblert is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Maximus The Blessed stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Gilbert Melendez is coming in again!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Maximus The Blessed is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Shovel hook by Max Holloway
tags Giblert.
Giblert pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Max Holloway jabs at Giblert
hitting his chest.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
A solid combination from Gilbert Melendez
mostly hits air.
Maximus The Blessed is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Max Holloway has to be confident that he won that round.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Max Holloway.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Gilbert Melendez.
Even nicer blocks from Maximus The Blessed.
Giblert showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Maximus The Blessed steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left cheek
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert 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
Giblert climbs to his feet and is standing now.
As the fight continues it seems that Max Holloway is taking the best of the fight.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Maximus The Blessed and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez and Maximus The Blessed engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gilbert Melendez is opening up on Maximus The Blessed and raining down combinations!
Maximus The Blessed doesn't look worried as he defends.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Maximus The Blessed studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Max Holloway moves aside looking for a counter...
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Giblert follows Max Holloway
only to get counter punched in a big way! Giblert needs to stop playing Max Holloway's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
Max Holloway shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Maximus The Blessed into his guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed tries to escape from closed guard...
Maximus The Blessed struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Max Holloway looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Giblert tries to escape from the full mount...
Max Holloway is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Max Holloway in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed breaths deeply while on the ground
Max Holloway is in half guard over Giblert
Max Holloway tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Max Holloway looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Max Holloway slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert works on the ground with his fingers over Maximus The Blessed's face
Maximus The Blessed shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Max Holloway is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Max Holloway in his guard...
Max Holloway rolls him over and takes his back!
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over Giblert
Pitty-pat punches from Maximus The Blessed
They're bothering Giblert even though they aren't hurting him.
Maximus The Blessed is in rear mount over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Giblert has Maximus The Blessed controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Maximus The Blessed is unable to move under Giblert control.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Giblert
Max Holloway looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Max Holloway forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Max Holloway.
The cutman is working on Giblert's face.
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Round 3
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Maximus The Blessed manages to dodge it
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Maximus The Blessed measures the resilience of Giblert's chin with an uppercut while Giblert lands some great crosses.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Not a desiderable position that Maximus The Blessed is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Crisp uppercut by Giblert followed by a hard jab
Maximus The Blessed deflects the blows.
Maximus The Blessed seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
misses badly. Giblert slips and falls!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and gestures for Gilbert Melendez to stand up.
Giblert climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Maximus The Blessed looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
Giblert is on the receiving end of a great combo by Maximus The Blessed.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Giblert moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Max Holloway swings...
hard impact to Giblert's face!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Giblert's chin! That stops Giblert in his tracks!
Giblert's Left eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway was tooling Gilbert Melendez for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Gilbert Melendez lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
whizzes past Maximus The Blessed.
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Giblert from the ground!
Max Holloway throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Giblert's chin! That stops Giblert in his tracks!
Max Holloway closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Max Holloway.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Maximus The Blessed grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Max Holloway
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert measures the resilience of Maximus The Blessed's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Maximus The Blessed blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Maximus The Blessed
He is not able to do it
Max Holloway is in open guard over Giblert
Maximus The Blessed is in open guard over Giblert... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
You can see the pain reflected in Giblert's eyes...
Maximus The Blessed is locking that Kneebar...
That Kneebar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
Giblert struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Max Holloway appears to be unbreakable
Giblert rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. 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.
Maximus The Blessed moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Maximus The Blessed tries to grapple
He puts Giblert in a double underhook!
Giblert doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Max Holloway pushes Giblert forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
Max Holloway pushes away Giblert and breaks the clinch.
Giblert misses a step and Max Holloway sees an opportunity to counter him!
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Giblert, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Giblert is wobbling!
Giblert's Chin is beginning to swell
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Maximus The Blessed is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway steps back and allows Giblert to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Gilbert Melendez is standing now.
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
Maximus The Blessed steps forward
Giblert feints.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
You can see Giblert's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
rocks Giblert!
Superb haymaker by Maximus The Blessed
that lands on Giblert's face like a cannon ball!
Gilbert Melendez throws a combo
Max Holloway ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Giblert swings again, only to get countered once more! Giblert is looking bad here!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Gilbert Melendez jumps back and jabs
Giblert seems staggered and Max Holloway runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Maximus The Blessed dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Giblert from the ground!
Giblert throws a lazy kick
Maximus The Blessed dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Giblert blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Gilbert Melendez's cheek! Giblert stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The ref pulls off Max Holloway! Giblert seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Left cheek
Winner is Max Holloway by TKO (Punch) at 3:18 Round 4
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 43/52 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 2/3 (67%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 199 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 23/51 (45%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 233 s
Max...TO THE MAX!!!
