Post by The Sandman on Dec 6, 2022 0:02:58 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by "Don't Call Me Ted" while Keith Peterson recites the rules.
Ferocious staredown by Giblert while Keith Peterson recites the rules.
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.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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Dominick Cruz and Gilbert Melendez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. "Don't Call Me Ted" looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert works on the ground with his fingers over "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face
"Don't Call Me Ted" shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
As the fight continues it seems that Gilbert Melendez is taking the best of the fight.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to escape from the full mount...
Giblert struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
Keith Peterson 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Gilbert Melendez
Great move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gilbert Melendez pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" trying to keep the fight at striking range
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends "Don't Call Me Ted" to the mat
Giblert is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Giblert moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Gilbert Melendez
glances off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
Gilbert Melendez is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Giblert rolls and he's now on half guard over Dominick Cruz. Nice reversal.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Giblert sits over his knees and pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg!
"Don't Call Me Ted" closes his legs around Gilbert Melendez's leg. Giblert is not able to move away now!
Keith Peterson 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 2
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Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Giblert doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Giblert pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that "Don't Call Me Ted" is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Gilbert Melendez and "Don't Call Me Ted" engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Giblert evades.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the closed guard of Gilbert Melendez and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
"Don't Call Me Ted" works on the ground with his fingers over Giblert's face
Giblert shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Keith Peterson 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Giblert blocks that. It was easy!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Giblert moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a stiff jab!
Giblert ducks that one.
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" quickly defends.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some counter punches against Gilbert Melendez
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Giblert holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
1:36 Round 3 and Giblert is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the closed guard of Gilbert Melendez and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Giblert!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks Gilbert Melendez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted"'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Giblert looks to work from half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez tries to free his leg
Gilbert Melendez uses some of his skill by jumping out of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert tries to move to full mount!
"Don't Call Me Ted" won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez swings...
...no good.
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Giblert wraps his legs while he holds Dominick Cruz's head... Tight guard!
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Giblert closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. "Don't Call Me Ted" is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is taking this opportunity to rest.
Keith Peterson 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.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "Don't Call Me Ted"'s side.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Giblert blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Giblert is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert tries to open up "Don't Call Me Ted" with a few strikes with his right elbow...
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks a few elbows and now Gilbert Melendez will have to look for another option here.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
Giblert adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez fires an unorthodox punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s torso
that goes wide.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to launch a few punches to Gilbert Melendez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Giblert's defense
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Gilbert Melendez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks Gilbert Melendez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! "Don't Call Me Ted"'s being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Giblert's side.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Giblert uses his strength to keep Giblert at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert tries to escape from the closed guard
Gilbert Melendez any adventage in the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Keith Peterson 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Giblert is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A bunch of leg kicks from Dominick Cruz
are blocked by Giblert.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is the winner of this round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1023 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/29 (34%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/47 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1011 s
I mean...I guess so? Neither did that much of anything, damage-wise, despite some decent stats showing they were trying.
Ferocious staredown by Giblert while Keith Peterson recites the rules.
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.
Dominick Cruz comes with a 4 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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Dominick Cruz and Gilbert Melendez touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. "Don't Call Me Ted" looks to work from half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Dominick Cruz looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Gilbert Melendez.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert works on the ground with his fingers over "Don't Call Me Ted"'s face
"Don't Call Me Ted" shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
As the fight continues it seems that Gilbert Melendez is taking the best of the fight.
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to escape from the full mount...
Giblert struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Gilbert Melendez to his stomach and takes his back!
Keith Peterson 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gilbert Melendez is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Dominick Cruz fakes a punch and launches himself over Gilbert Melendez
Great move by "Don't Call Me Ted" who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Gilbert Melendez pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted" trying to keep the fight at striking range
"Don't Call Me Ted" doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Gilbert Melendez
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gilbert Melendez pushes Dominick Cruz against the fence and tries to hit him with the back of his elbow
one hits, another hits and the third one sends "Don't Call Me Ted" to the mat
Giblert is standing while "Don't Call Me Ted" is on the ground on his back
Giblert moves backwards and gestures for Dominick Cruz to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Dominick Cruz is standing now.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Gilbert Melendez
glances off "Don't Call Me Ted"'s arms.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
Gilbert Melendez is measuring "Don't Call Me Ted" with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
"Don't Call Me Ted" leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
That hit "Don't Call Me Ted" who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Giblert rolls and he's now on half guard over Dominick Cruz. Nice reversal.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
"Don't Call Me Ted" covers himself well
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Giblert sits over his knees and pushes away "Don't Call Me Ted"'s leg!
"Don't Call Me Ted" closes his legs around Gilbert Melendez's leg. Giblert is not able to move away now!
Keith Peterson 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 2
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Giblert studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
"Don't Call Me Ted" jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Dominick Cruz pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Giblert doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Dominick Cruz embrace and tries to move away...
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Giblert pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
"Don't Call Me Ted" holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Keith Peterson separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that "Don't Call Me Ted" is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Brilliant combination from Gilbert Melendez
that forces "Don't Call Me Ted" to try and defend better.
Gilbert Melendez and "Don't Call Me Ted" engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Dominick Cruz launches a body shot
Giblert evades.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
"Don't Call Me Ted" ducks under...
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and moves laterally.
Dominick Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull "Don't Call Me Ted" into his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaths deeply while on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the closed guard of Gilbert Melendez and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to show some ground skills
"Don't Call Me Ted" uses his strength to keep "Don't Call Me Ted" at a disadvantage
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
"Don't Call Me Ted" works on the ground with his fingers over Giblert's face
Giblert shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Dominick Cruz to fight back!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Gilbert Melendez takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Keith Peterson 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Dominick Cruz fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Giblert blocks that. It was easy!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Giblert moves backwards and Dominick Cruz is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" launches a stiff jab!
Giblert ducks that one.
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Dominick Cruz moves aside looking for a counter...
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" quickly defends.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some counter punches against Gilbert Melendez
land while he's on his bicycle.
Gilbert Melendez tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
"Don't Call Me Ted" studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Dominick Cruz attempts a sweep single...
Dominick Cruz catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by "Don't Call Me Ted".
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
Giblert holds Dominick Cruz's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert is taking this opportunity to rest.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz passes momentarily but Gilbert Melendez regains full guard.
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
1:36 Round 3 and Giblert is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz tries to better his position on the ground...
"Don't Call Me Ted" breaks the closed guard of Gilbert Melendez and moves to half guard
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Dominick Cruz keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from Giblert!
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks with confidence
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
"Don't Call Me Ted" grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Giblert tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s cheek from the guard.
Dominick Cruz uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Gilbert Melendez holds Dominick Cruz and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks Gilbert Melendez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move on the ground and shows Gilbert Melendez a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! "Don't Call Me Ted"'s forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Keith Peterson knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Dominick Cruz gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Giblert looks to work from half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Gilbert Melendez tries to free his leg
Gilbert Melendez uses some of his skill by jumping out of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert tries to move to full mount!
"Don't Call Me Ted" won't allow him to take this position easily.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez looks to pass to mount...
"Don't Call Me Ted" creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez swings...
...no good.
Dominick Cruz 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
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He is not able to do it
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gilbert Melendez struggles not allowing Dominick Cruz improve his position.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to move to full mount
"Don't Call Me Ted"'s ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz pushes Giblert's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Giblert wraps his legs while he holds Dominick Cruz's head... Tight guard!
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Giblert launches a few weak punches
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks them effectively.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Giblert closes his legs around Dominick Cruz's leg. "Don't Call Me Ted" is not able to move away now!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is taking this opportunity to rest.
Keith Peterson 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.
Dominick Cruz tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert won't budge, forcing "Don't Call Me Ted" to pull guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in "Don't Call Me Ted"'s side.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Dominick Cruz in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Giblert blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Giblert is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert tries to open up "Don't Call Me Ted" with a few strikes with his right elbow...
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks a few elbows and now Gilbert Melendez will have to look for another option here.
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Dominick Cruz forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to improve position.
Giblert adjusts and closes his guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Gilbert Melendez.
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Round 5
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The clock says 0:10 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez fires an unorthodox punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s torso
that goes wide.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to launch a few punches to Gilbert Melendez
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Giblert's defense
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Dominick Cruz in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks those punches
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around "Don't Call Me Ted"
He succeeds!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
Dominick Cruz looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Giblert
"Don't Call Me Ted" is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Dominick Cruz!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz tries to roll to his side and trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to escape from the full mount...
Gilbert Melendez is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against "Don't Call Me Ted"'s ribs.
"Don't Call Me Ted" blocks Gilbert Melendez's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to trap Gilbert Melendez in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez keeps control and remains in side mount.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! "Don't Call Me Ted"'s being punished here!
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" measures the resilience of Giblert's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Giblert's side.
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
"Don't Call Me Ted" tries to show some ground skills
Giblert uses his strength to keep Giblert at a disadvantage
Gilbert Melendez is in side mount over Dominick Cruz
Gilbert Melendez looks to mount Dominick Cruz...
Dominick Cruz sees an opening and locks his opponent in half guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in half guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert is in closed guard... "Don't Call Me Ted" tries to roll on the ground!
Gilbert Melendez uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Giblert's cheek from the guard.
Gilbert Melendez uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Giblert tries to escape from the closed guard
Gilbert Melendez any adventage in the ground.
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over "Don't Call Me Ted"
Dominick Cruz overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Giblert pulls his arm out of danger.
Keith Peterson 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 Olympic Stadium (Montreal, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
Brilliant combination from Dominick Cruz
Giblert is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A bunch of leg kicks from Dominick Cruz
are blocked by Giblert.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
"Don't Call Me Ted" is the winner of this round.
Winner is Dominick Cruz by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/2 (0%)
Takedowns 11/12 (92%)
GnP strikes 3/10 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1023 s
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 10/29 (34%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/10 (30%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/47 (21%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1011 s
I mean...I guess so? Neither did that much of anything, damage-wise, despite some decent stats showing they were trying.
