Post by The Sandman on Oct 25, 2021 17:19:14 GMT -5
Gilbert Melendez looks very relaxed.
Demetrious Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gilbert Melendez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse 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
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Giblert is able to break the lock.
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. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Demetrious Johnson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mighty Mouse jumps and tries to free his leg! Giblert doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse 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...
Demetrious Johnson forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Giblert
Good punches to Giblert's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
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. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Mighty Mouse blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around 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
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse'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
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse succeeds
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Mighty Mouse is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Giblert breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mighty Mouse pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Gilbert Melendez
misses its target.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Giblert feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Giblert misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Giblert may be in trouble!
Giblert's Nose is beginning to swell
Some counter punches against Gilbert Melendez
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Mighty Mouse manages to dodge it
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse ducks under...
Pulverizing punch to Mighty Mouse's head!
Mighty Mouse slips the punch.
Giblert misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good movement from Mighty Mouse
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Mighty Mouse 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.
Gilbert Melendez and Mighty Mouse engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
whizzes past Mighty Mouse.
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demetrious Johnson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Some nice shots from Gilbert Melendez
miss their mark.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Giblert throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Giblert to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Giblert hyper-extended his left leg
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Demetrious Johnson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
0:22 Round 3 and Mighty Mouse is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse 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.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
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 can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Giblert from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Gilbert Melendez has received.
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punches from Gilbert Melendez.
Even nicer blocks from Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Giblert's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Mighty Mouse with punches
Mighty Mouse avoids getting cornered.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse 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
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Mighty Mouse 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!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Mighty Mouse is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Giblert's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Giblert struggles to free himself
Mighty Mouse is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Giblert can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demetrious Johnson!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mighty Mouse's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Giblert is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 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...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Mighty Mouse with punches
Mighty Mouse avoids getting cornered.
Giblert and Mighty Mouse circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Gilbert Melendez
goes nowhere.
Mighty Mouse has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse ducks under...
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Giblert avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson tries a middle kick
Giblert blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Giblert's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Mighty Mouse.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mighty Mouse and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Giblert launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mighty Mouse with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse steps forward
Giblert feints.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
A solid combination from Demetrious Johnson
connects with Giblert.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Giblert's right thigh
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Giblert goes to the body...
his punches graze Mighty Mouse's arm.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Giblert's left thigh
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Demetrious Johnson has left Giblert staggered! Demetrious Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Giblert struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Giblert breaks the lock.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Mighty Mouse 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!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from Mighty Mouse!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mighty Mouse moves forward looking for some action
Demetrious Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Giblert trying to keep the fight at striking range
Giblert stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
Low kick by Gilbert Melendez to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mighty Mouse 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 tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Mighty Mouse secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (leglock) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 4/57 (7%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/31 (6%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 39/48 (81%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
Those upgrades helped DJ coast to a clean victory here over the Giblert!
Demetrious Johnson is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Gilbert Melendez is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
Demetrious Johnson comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse is holding Gilbert Melendez's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Gilbert Melendez shows great balance while pushing away Demetrious Johnson
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Demetrious Johnson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse 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
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
Giblert is able to break the lock.
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. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse sits over his knees and pushes away Giblert's leg!
Demetrious Johnson is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
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 gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mighty Mouse's ribs.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson pushes Gilbert Melendez against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Mighty Mouse jumps and tries to free his leg! Giblert doesn't allow this but Demetrious Johnson is able to get half guard here.
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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to open Giblert's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Demetrious Johnson. Giblert is unable to cover himself now!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Gilbert Melendez attempts to move to full guard
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse 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...
Demetrious Johnson forces Gilbert Melendez to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Giblert
Good punches to Giblert's body.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Mighty Mouse struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson is cooling the fight on the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Gilbert Melendez attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Gilbert Melendez manages to switch to full guard.
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. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert launches a few weak punches
Mighty Mouse blocks them effectively.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around 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
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse'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
Mighty Mouse tries to move to full mount
Mighty Mouse succeeds
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez tries to roll to his side and trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Not a desiderable position that Mighty Mouse is in now. Gilbert Melendez is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Giblert breaks the lock showing some skills...
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Gilbert Melendez to fight back!
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mighty Mouse pushes Gilbert Melendez and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A right hand from Gilbert Melendez
misses its target.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Mighty Mouse moves backwards and Gilbert Melendez is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Giblert feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
Giblert misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Giblert may be in trouble!
Giblert's Nose is beginning to swell
Some counter punches against Gilbert Melendez
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gilbert Melendez tries a hook to the body
but Mighty Mouse manages to dodge it
Bone shattering straight right hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse ducks under...
Pulverizing punch to Mighty Mouse's head!
Mighty Mouse slips the punch.
Giblert misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good movement from Mighty Mouse
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Mighty Mouse 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.
Gilbert Melendez and Mighty Mouse engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Demetrious Johnson is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Giblert's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A punch from Gilbert Melendez
whizzes past Mighty Mouse.
Gilbert Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Demetrious Johnson jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Some nice shots from Gilbert Melendez
miss their mark.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Gilbert Melendez moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Giblert throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Gilbert Melendez gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Demetrious Johnson
that forces Giblert to try and defend better.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson and Giblert engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Giblert launches a hook to the body
Demetrious Johnson moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Giblert hyper-extended his left leg
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Demetrious Johnson, but it's close.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
0:22 Round 3 and Mighty Mouse is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Giblert goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson aggressively and repeatedly punches Giblert.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse 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.
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
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 can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Giblert measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Giblert from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Nice beating Gilbert Melendez has received.
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Demetrious Johnson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Josh Rosenthal 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 Century Lotus Stadium (Foshan, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Low kick by Demetrious Johnson to maintain his distance.
That hits Gilbert Melendez's ankle
Gilbert Melendez is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice punches from Gilbert Melendez.
Even nicer blocks from Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Mighty Mouse steps backwards away from Gilbert Melendez. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
and hits Giblert's ribs hard
Bone shattering straight left hand from Demetrious Johnson!
Giblert is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Mighty Mouse with punches
Mighty Mouse avoids getting cornered.
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse 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
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Demetrious Johnson moves to side mount
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson looks to mount Gilbert Melendez...
Demetrious Johnson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson 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! Josh Rosenthal knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Gilbert Melendez's Forehead
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Mighty Mouse 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!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Demetrious Johnson doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse suddenly holds Gilbert Melendez's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar looks tight...
Mighty Mouse is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Giblert's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Giblert struggles to free himself
Mighty Mouse is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert struggles to free himself
Giblert Hyper-extended his arm
That Armbar looks tight...
Giblert can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Demetrious Johnson!
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Giblert positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Mighty Mouse's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gilbert Melendez is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Giblert is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Gilbert Melendez!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Gilbert Melendez
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 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...
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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Gilbert Melendez is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Gilbert Melendez attempts to cut off Mighty Mouse with punches
Mighty Mouse avoids getting cornered.
Giblert and Mighty Mouse circle around the center of the cage.
Shovel hook by Gilbert Melendez
goes nowhere.
Mighty Mouse has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse ducks under...
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Giblert avoids a dangerous strike from Mighty Mouse
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson tries a middle kick
Giblert blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Giblert's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Nice punch by Gilbert Melendez
that nearly tags Mighty Mouse.
The two exchange wildly
Mighty Mouse is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Mighty Mouse studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Demetrious Johnson takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Mighty Mouse and Giblert circle around the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Giblert launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Mighty Mouse with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Giblert decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 3:00 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse steps forward
Giblert feints.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
A solid combination from Demetrious Johnson
connects with Giblert.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Giblert's right thigh
Giblert hyper-extended his leg
The clock says 3:30 in the 4 round
Giblert goes to the body...
his punches graze Mighty Mouse's arm.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Gilbert Melendez takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Demetrious Johnson moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Giblert's left thigh
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Gilbert Melendez is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Hard blow to Giblert's mid-section, he seems hurt
That punishment by Demetrious Johnson has left Giblert staggered! Demetrious Johnson should try push forward now and finish this!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Gilbert Melendez's guard...
Demetrious Johnson manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Giblert seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
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.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Giblert
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Giblert's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Giblert struggles to free himself
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Giblert struggles to free himself
Mighty Mouse is locking that kimura...
Crippling lock!
Giblert breaks the lock.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Giblert tries to stand up!
Mighty Mouse doesn't allow him!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Gilbert Melendez
Mighty Mouse 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!
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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Brutal combination from Gilbert Melendez!
Mighty Mouse moves aside and dodges.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Gilbert Melendez fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Lightning fast low kick from Mighty Mouse!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Mighty Mouse moves forward looking for some action
Demetrious Johnson shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Gilbert Melendez tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Mighty Mouse is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Demetrious Johnson pushes away Giblert trying to keep the fight at striking range
Giblert stumbles backwards and Demetrious Johnson circles to get the center of the cage
Low kick by Gilbert Melendez to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gilbert Melendez fakes a move and moves laterally.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Mighty Mouse decides to launch some tentative punches
Demetrious Johnson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mighty Mouse 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 tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Giblert
Giblert tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish with a leg lock!
Punishing hold!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Mighty Mouse secures the lock while Gilbert Melendez refuses to tap... Josh Rosenthal jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (leglock) at 3:07 Round 5
Statistics: Gilbert Melendez
Punches 4/57 (7%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 2/31 (6%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 39/48 (81%)
Kicks 6/6 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 26/31 (84%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 609 s
Those upgrades helped DJ coast to a clean victory here over the Giblert!
