Post by The Sandman on Nov 20, 2024 0:00:01 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Gilbert Melendez is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Demetrious Johnson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Now Gilbert Melendez put his title in contention against Canuck's Johnson.
Gilbert Melendez has fight Demetrious Johnson 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
And there you go! I would put my money on Gilbert Melendez today.
Gilbert Melendez comes with a 9 fight winning streak.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Keith Peterson.
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Round 1
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Giblert and Canuck's Johnson move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Canuck's Johnson's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Crushing shot to Canuck's Johnson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Giblert tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Good leg kicks from Demetrious Johnson.
Gilbert Melendez defends with ease.
Canuck's Johnson and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
grazes Canuck's Johnson's right cheek.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Canuck's Johnson is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Giblert misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Giblert's abdomen
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Canuck's Johnson's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Left cheek
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Gilbert Melendez moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Canuck's Johnson blocks them effectively.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Canuck's Johnson tries to cover his face,
Canuck's Johnson's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Gilbert Melendez has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez can't prevent his opponent from passing. Canuck's Johnson looks to work from half guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 2
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Canuck's Johnson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gilbert Melendez didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson 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
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 Canuck's Johnson's moves.
Keith Peterson halts the fight to stand up Gilbert Melendez. 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Canuck's Johnson is holding Gilbert Melendez's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gilbert Melendez and Canuck's Johnson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Giblert looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Demetrious Johnson's punches
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's chin with an uppercut while Canuck's Johnson lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Giblert can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
An overhand right from Gilbert Melendez that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Canuck's Johnson moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Solid shot from Demetrious Johnson to the body.
Giblert blocks in time.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson may be in trouble!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson 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
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
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.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Canuck's Johnson's chin
Canuck's Johnson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:00 in the 2 round
A left hook from Giblert
falls short.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Canuck's Johnson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson circles around Giblert
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Canuck's Johnson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Giblert steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Giblert steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Keith Peterson tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Giblert.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Giblert moves forward looking for some action
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Crushing shot to Giblert's body! He's holding his side
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert looks to be in very good shape.
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Gilbert Melendez can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Gilbert Melendez's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Deep breaths from Gilbert Melendez who tries a hammer punch to Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
Canuck's Johnson blocks those punches
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Demetrious Johnson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Giblert covers himself well
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez goes with a looping right hand while Demetrious Johnson jumps back and jabs
Giblert only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Giblert grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Giblert throws a few hammer fists to the face of Demetrious Johnson
Solid shots!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in open guard over Canuck's Johnson
Giblert is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Keith Peterson has seen that!
Keith Peterson takes away one point from Gilbert Melendez for headbutt.
Keith Peterson allows Canuck's Johnson 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 Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Giblert moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Canuck's Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson 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
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert is taking this opportunity to rest.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pavilhão Atlântico (Lisbon, Portugal) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Giblert blocks that.
Demetrious Johnson throws a combo
Giblert punches back but nobody connects.
Gilbert Melendez just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Canuck's Johnson quickly defends.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Superb haymaker by Giblert
Canuck's Johnson manages to move aside
Canuck's Johnson cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Giblert can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Canuck's Johnson throws a lazy kick
Giblert blocks and keeps his distance.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Gilbert Melendez's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Canuck's Johnson.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Gilbert Melendez tries to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
Gilbert Melendez is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Giblert tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Canuck's Johnson struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson 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 Demetrious Johnson
Gilbert Melendez hovers above Canuck's Johnson
Demetrious Johnson stops him from throwing strikes.
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Canuck's Johnson is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Giblert's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Giblert, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Some nice shots from Gilbert Melendez
that stun Canuck's Johnson.
Canuck's Johnson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Giblert moves forward looking for some action
Gilbert Melendez shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Demetrious Johnson tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Giblert is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
As the fight continues it seems that Gilbert Melendez is taking the best of the fight.
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Canuck's Johnson is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The clock says 0:50 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal punches to Canuck's Johnson's face while in the clinch!
Canuck's Johnson can't take many more shots like those!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson pushes Giblert against the cage and tries to work his dirty boxing
Giblert pushes Canuck's Johnson away and circle away
Canuck's Johnson clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
Gilbert Melendez throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Canuck's Johnson's chin! That stops Canuck's Johnson in his tracks!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Canuck's Johnson.
Canuck's Johnson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson is trying to counter now!
Demetrious Johnson positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Giblert covers himself well
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Not a desiderable position that Canuck's Johnson is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He is not able to do it
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gilbert Melendez was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gilbert Melendez and Canuck's Johnson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Canuck's Johnson leads with a punch
Gilbert Melendez evades but whiffs with a counter.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A bunch of leg kicks from Demetrious Johnson
are blocked by Giblert.
Some counter punches against Demetrious Johnson
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Giblert steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demetrious Johnson paws at Giblert.
Giblert answers with solid punches!
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Canuck's Johnson ducks under...
Giblert clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson 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 3:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez was tooling Demetrious Johnson for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Demetrious Johnson lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Canuck's Johnson
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Canuck's Johnson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Canuck's Johnson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Canuck's Johnson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Canuck's Johnson tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Giblert leans and gets Demetrious Johnson's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Canuck's Johnson's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Canuck's Johnson struggles on the ground and tries to break Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Giblert doesn't want to free his opponent and Canuck's Johnson continues in closed guard
Giblert is trying to counter now!
Canuck's Johnson is in closed guard... Giblert tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Keith Peterson has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Giblert launches a furious hook!
That hits Canuck's Johnson's chin like a wrecking ball! Canuck's Johnson loses balance and goes to the mat.
Giblert is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Canuck's Johnson's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
Giblert is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Canuck's Johnson's thigh
Canuck's Johnson checks that kick!
Giblert is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Giblert launches a kick to Canuck's Johnson's thigh
Canuck's Johnson checks that kick!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Giblert is the winner of this round.
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Round 5
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Gilbert Melendez launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Canuck's Johnson blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Demetrious Johnson's cheek! Canuck's Johnson stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Canuck's Johnson's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Canuck's Johnson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Giblert is standing while Canuck's Johnson is on the ground on his back
Gilbert Melendez creates space and allows Demetrious Johnson to stand up.
Demetrious Johnson is on his feet again.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Giblert is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Bang! Canuck's Johnson stops that one with his ribs!
Gilbert Melendez and Canuck's Johnson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Superb haymaker by Giblert
that lands on Canuck's Johnson's face like a cannon ball!
There is a small laceration on Demetrious Johnson's Mouth
Gilbert Melendez circles around Canuck's Johnson
Canuck's Johnson doesn't stop bleeding.
Gilbert Melendez and Canuck's Johnson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Gilbert Melendez is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Canuck's Johnson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Canuck's Johnson's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez has found an opening in the defense of Canuck's Johnson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Canuck's Johnson's ribs.
The ref pulls off Gilbert Melendez! Canuck's Johnson seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Winner is Gilbert Melendez by TKO (Hook) at 1:41 Round 5
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 42/71 (59%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 5/6 (83%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 14/74 (19%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 604 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 20/25 (80%)
Kicks 0/7 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 2/12 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 646 s
Gilbert Melendez defends the Lightweight title!
Started even, but Melendez really woke up around round 4 and ran away with this one.
