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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nines Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Melendez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El Coo Cooi . Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Label Society - Overlord. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nines Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Melendez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
It looks like Xavier Melendez has been cut.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Melendez saw that one coming.
Rodriguez cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Melendez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Melendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez walks into a jab.
Melendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Melendez throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Melendez's corner calls for a 1-2. Melendez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Melendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Good exchange - Rodriguez coming out on top.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Melendez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Rodriguez.
Melendez looks for the body kick but Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Nines Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Melendez moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nines Rodriguez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rodriguez as he jumps to the side.
Melendez dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez controls Melendez momentarily but Melendez frees himself.
Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nines Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Melendez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodriguez.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodriguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Melendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Melendez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodriguez tries to buck Melendez off but Melendez is having none of it.
Rodriguez wants to control but Melendez postures up.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Melendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is staying tight to Rodriguez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Melendez wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Xavier Melendez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Melendez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Melendez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rodriguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melendez checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Melendez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Melendez throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Melendez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Melendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Melendez is out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Melendez moves out of range.
Nines Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Melendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Melendez tries to clinch up
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez scores with a hook to the body. Melendez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melendez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nines Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xavier Melendez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez throws a jab when Melendez was well out of range.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez dives in and scores a takedown into Rodriguez's guard.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Melendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Melendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier Melendez.
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Melendez's ribs.
Good shot there by Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melendez moves away.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Melendez slips the punch.
Melendez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Melendez's ribcage but misses.
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rodriguez.
Nines Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez sizes up Melendez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Melendez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping body kick lands there for Melendez.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Melendez right on the button with a cross.
Xavier Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries to clinch up.
Melendez cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Melendez throws a body kick.
Melendez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab by Rodriguez.
Xavier Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Xavier Melendez.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nines Rodriguez!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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