Post by The Sandman on Aug 27, 2022 0:22:24 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Frankie Edgar looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, The Answer just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Answer moves aside and dodges.
The Answer tries to grapple
He puts Giblert in a double underhook!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away The Answer trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Answer doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar shoots and grab Gilbert Melendez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Giblert sprawl and remain on his feet
Mark Smith separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Frankie Edgar
grazes Giblert's left cheek.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Gilbert Melendez moves aside looking for a counter...
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
1:41 Round 1 and The Answer is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Gilbert Melendez stops him from throwing strikes.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Answer throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Blocked by Giblert.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Gilbert Melendez
goes awry.
The Answer pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Answer decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Answer moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Answer.
Crushing shot to Giblert's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Gilbert Melendez stops him from throwing strikes.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar storms over Giblert with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Answer doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Giblert's face with his elbows!
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
Good job by Giblert blocking and slipping the blows.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Frankie Edgar moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Giblert.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frankie Edgar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
misses badly. Giblert slips and falls!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Answer is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
The Answer moves backwards and gestures for Gilbert Melendez to stand up.
Gilbert Melendez is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is measuring Giblert with his jab.
Giblert isn't fazed.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar throws a combo
Gilbert Melendez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Answer swings again, only to get countered once more! The Answer is looking bad here!
The Answer's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Answer 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 The Answer.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to move to full mount
The Answer succeeds
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Giblert's face with those brutal elbows! Giblert needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Gilbert Melendez and The Answer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Answer 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 The Answer.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Giblert.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Giblert doesn't want to free his opponent and The Answer continues in closed guard
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer works on the ground with his fingers over Giblert's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mark Smith saw it!
Mark Smith allows Giblert time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Answer looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
The Answer is on the receiving end of a great combo by Giblert.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Answer.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Giblert tries to cover his face,
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
Giblert tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Answer struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Giblert tries to get a side mount...
The Answer wraps his leg around Gilbert Melendez leg and prevents him from moving.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez tries to free his leg...
Gilbert Melendez uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Answer's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Giblert tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar creates enough space to control Gilbert Melendez's leg.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Giblert has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Giblert launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Answer is covering himself! Giblert tries to force the situation and The Answer clumsily gives his back!
Giblert is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer has Giblert 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 Frankie Edgar
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Answer's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Answer tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Giblert in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Giblert tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Answer may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The Answer tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert is in closed guard... The Answer tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Giblert tries to escape from the closed guard
Giblert succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
The Answer ties him up.
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Answer is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Giblert's face with those brutal elbows! Giblert needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Good punches to Giblert's body.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mark Smith 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.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Answer looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Answer who is in full mount! Giblert is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Giblert has a small cut in his Forehead
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Giblert is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Answer is wobbling!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg...
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Giblert's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer fires a barrage of punches at Giblert's head!
This is bad! The Answer is just pounding on Gilbert Melendez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Giblert's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Giblert's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Giblert staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is having a nightmare! Mark Smith watches for the moment he has to end this!
Giblert's Left eye is beginning to swell
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Frankie Edgar has received.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
They could take their toll on Giblert.
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
The Answer tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Giblert's face!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Giblert...
A lot of them are hitting Giblert's face
Giblert's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Giblert has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
The Answer tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/41 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1142 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 124/184 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1135 s
I see.
Frankie Edgar looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
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 Mark Smith.
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Round 1
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Gilbert Melendez and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gilbert Melendez's mind is definitely in the fight, The Answer just got nailed! Gilbert Melendez saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
The Answer moves aside and dodges.
The Answer tries to grapple
He puts Giblert in a double underhook!
Gilbert Melendez pushes away The Answer trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Answer doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Frankie Edgar shoots and grab Gilbert Melendez's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Giblert sprawl and remain on his feet
Mark Smith separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Frankie Edgar
grazes Giblert's left cheek.
The Answer launches a hook to the body
Gilbert Melendez moves aside looking for a counter...
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gilbert Melendez jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
1:41 Round 1 and The Answer is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert blocks Frankie Edgar's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Frankie Edgar manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Gilbert Melendez stops him from throwing strikes.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
The Answer throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Blocked by Giblert.
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A wicked punch by Gilbert Melendez
goes awry.
The Answer pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Answer decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Answer moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Answer.
Crushing shot to Giblert's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Gilbert Melendez stops him from throwing strikes.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar storms over Giblert with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
The Answer doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Giblert's face with his elbows!
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
Good job by Giblert blocking and slipping the blows.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Frankie Edgar moves to half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Answer grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Giblert.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Frankie Edgar 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
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
A high kick from Gilbert Melendez
misses badly. Giblert slips and falls!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The Answer is standing while Giblert is on the ground on his back
The Answer moves backwards and gestures for Gilbert Melendez to stand up.
Gilbert Melendez is on his feet again.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is measuring Giblert with his jab.
Giblert isn't fazed.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar throws a combo
Gilbert Melendez ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! The Answer swings again, only to get countered once more! The Answer is looking bad here!
The Answer's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Answer 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 The Answer.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to move to full mount
The Answer succeeds
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer throws a few hammer fists to the face of Gilbert Melendez
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Giblert's face with those brutal elbows! Giblert needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Mark Smith separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Gilbert Melendez and The Answer engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The Answer 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 The Answer.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
deflected by Giblert.
Poorly executed technique. Gilbert Melendez looks to counter!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Answer tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Giblert's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert is trying to counter now!
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 1:45 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar tries to roll on the ground...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to escape from the closed guard
Frankie Edgar any adventage in the ground.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Frankie Edgar uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Giblert doesn't want to free his opponent and The Answer continues in closed guard
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Gilbert Melendez tries to take advantage...
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Mark Smith stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer works on the ground with his fingers over Giblert's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mark Smith saw it!
Mark Smith allows Giblert time to recover... 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Answer looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Gilbert Melendez's punches
The Answer is on the receiving end of a great combo by Giblert.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Answer.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Giblert
The Answer is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Giblert tries to cover his face,
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Frankie Edgar
Giblert tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The Answer struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Giblert tries to get a side mount...
The Answer wraps his leg around Gilbert Melendez leg and prevents him from moving.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez tries to free his leg...
Gilbert Melendez uses some of his skill by jumping out of The Answer's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Giblert tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Frankie Edgar creates enough space to control Gilbert Melendez's leg.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Giblert has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Giblert launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
The Answer is covering himself! Giblert tries to force the situation and The Answer clumsily gives his back!
Giblert is in rear mount over The Answer
The Answer has Giblert 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 Frankie Edgar
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
The Answer's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Giblert misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Answer tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Giblert in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over The Answer
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Giblert tries to cover his face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Answer may be in trouble!
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Frankie Edgar!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to jump to side mount.
Gilbert Melendez jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez moves to better his position on the ground...
Gilbert Melendez wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
The Answer tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Giblert is in closed guard... The Answer tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Giblert tries to escape from the closed guard
Giblert succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over The Answer
Gilbert Melendez fakes some punches
The Answer ties him up.
Mark Smith 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The Answer is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Giblert's face with those brutal elbows! Giblert needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to The Answer's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar hovers above Giblert
Good punches to Giblert's body.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mark Smith 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.
Frankie Edgar tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Giblert is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around The Answer
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Answer looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Answer who is in full mount! Giblert is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Giblert has a small cut in his Forehead
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:55 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Mark Smith tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Giblert is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of The Answer, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! The Answer is wobbling!
The Answer fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer launches a barrage of elbows over Giblert's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Giblert doesn't fight back!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Giblert
The Answer tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Giblert
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg...
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Giblert's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
The Answer doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer tries to open up Giblert with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Giblert is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer fires a barrage of punches at Giblert's head!
This is bad! The Answer is just pounding on Gilbert Melendez's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Giblert's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar Sees his opportunity to finish this fight on the ground and swarms all over Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Giblert's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That punishment by Frankie Edgar has left Giblert staggered! Frankie Edgar should try push forward now and finish this!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is having a nightmare! Mark Smith watches for the moment he has to end this!
Giblert's Left eye is beginning to swell
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Giblert's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Mark Smith knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Frankie Edgar has received.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The Answer gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Gilbert Melendez! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Gilbert Melendez doesn't defend himself!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Giblert's ribs.
Giblert is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of The Answer's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
The Answer blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
They could take their toll on Giblert.
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Chin
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
The Answer tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar 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 The Answer's moves.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar moves to better his position on the ground...
Frankie Edgar viciously slams hammer blows to Giblert's face!
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert doesn't stop bleeding.
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Frankie Edgar tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Frankie Edgar. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
Frankie Edgar throws a flurry of punches at Giblert...
A lot of them are hitting Giblert's face
Giblert's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Giblert has a small cut in his Right cheek
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is a bloody mess!
The Answer tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Gilbert Melendez efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
The Answer positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Giblert's being punished here!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Frankie Edgar by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 22/29 (76%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 6/41 (15%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1142 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 11/19 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 124/184 (67%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1135 s
I see.
