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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollis Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emunn Samvesu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hollis Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samvesu tries to sprawl but Melendez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ground and pound from Melendez.
Samvesu trying to hold on to Melendez's head to control him but Melendez postures up.
Samvesu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samvesu is trying to maintain the position but Melendez is very close to passing his half guard.
Samvesu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samvesu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Samvesu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Melendez stands and throws Samvesu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Samvesu is trying to improve his position.
Samvesu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samvesu tries to get out of the position.
Melendez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Melendez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Samvesu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Samvesu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Melendez.
Melendez is working for a guillotine from mount but Samvesu frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position but Melendez isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Samvesu is having none of it.
Samvesu is desperately trying to improve his position but Melendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Melendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samvesu is looking to escape.
Samvesu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Samvesu is squirming around, avoiding Melendez's attempts to control the action.
Samvesu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melendez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Samvesu is desperately trying to improve his position but Melendez has a good base and remains in mount.
Melendez fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Samvesu can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Melendez tries to control but Samvesu wriggling away.
Samvesu is working to get back to half guard.
Samvesu regains half guard.
Melendez wants to stand up but Samvesu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Melendez prevents Samvesu from improving his position.
Samvesu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
Samvesu looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Samvesu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Samvesu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samvesu is holding on to half guard well.
Melendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Samvesu defends it well.
Samvesu wants to improve his position but Melendez is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samvesu is working hard here to advance position.
Melendez is looking to take a break and control but Samvesu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Melendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Samvesu missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Samvesu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Samvesu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Samvesu keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Melendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Samvesu is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Samvesu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samvesu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
Samvesu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samvesu trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
Melendez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Samvesu looking for a sweep. Not yet Samvesu, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Samvesu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samvesu keeping moving, preventing Melendez from controlling successfully.
Samvesu throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Samvesu is trying to control the position but Melendez postures up.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Samvesu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samvesu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samvesu throwing short punches from the bottom.
Samvesu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Melendez is now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is trying to control the action in half guard but Samvesu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Melendez is pressing down on Samvesu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samvesu is holding on for now.
Samvesu actively working from the bottom here.
Melendez is looking to advance position but Samvesu won't allow it.
Samvesu wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy.
Samvesu looking for submissions off his back.
Samvesu is breathing heavily.
Samvesu is defending against the submission attempts here by Melendez.
Samvesu is looking for a sweep. Melendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Samvesu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Samvesu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samvesu is refusing to be controlled, as Melendez sits in half guard.
Melendez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hollis Melendez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Melendez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Melendez tries for a kimura but Samvesu is defending well.
Samvesu tries to bench press Melendez off him but Melendez keeps the position.
Samvesu gets back to half guard.
Samvesu is trying to get back to full guard.
Samvesu works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
Samvesu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samvesu can't keep his opponent in guard - Melendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Melendez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Samvesu tries to lock up and control but Melendez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samvesu is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samvesu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu tries to buck Melendez off but Melendez is having none of it.
Samvesu is not content to let Melendez control the position.
Samvesu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samvesu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Samvesu tries to roll over but Melendez keeps him under control.
Melendez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samvesu is looking to escape.
Melendez looking for a guillotine from mount but Samvesu is having none of it.
Samvesu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Melendez is trying to take his opponent's back.
Samvesu is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Melendez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Melendez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Samvesu is holding on tight.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position but Melendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Melendez wants to stand but Samvesu is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Melendez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Samvesu is holding on tight.
Samvesu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Melendez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez wants to get back to his feet but Samvesu is holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Samvesu wants to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Samvesu is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Melendez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Samvesu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position but Melendez isn't that keen on the idea.
Samvesu wants to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melendez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Melendez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Samvesu is surviving well by controlling Melendez's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samvesu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Melendez tries to control but Samvesu wriggling away.
Samvesu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Melendez is looking to work his way around to Samvesu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Samvesu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Melendez is working for a guillotine from mount but Samvesu frees his head quite easily.
Melendez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is controlling an arm, preventing Melendez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hollis Melendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samvesu regains half guard.
Melendez moves into full mount! Samvesu won't be happy about that!
Samvesu wants to try and get back to his feet.
Melendez mounts Samvesu! Really nice guard pass there!
Samvesu tries to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Melendez breaks from Samvesu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu wants to hold on but Melendez pushes him away.
Melendez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Samvesu is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Samvesu is looking to escape.
Samvesu is trying to escape the mount.
Melendez lands a heavy elbow.
Samvesu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Melendez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Samvesu is holding on tight.
Melendez is working for a guillotine from mount but Samvesu frees his head quite easily.
Melendez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Samvesu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Samvesu is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
Melendez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samvesu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez working away.
Samvesu is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hollis Melendez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Melendez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Hollis Melendez!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Hollis Melendez!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Hollis Melendez!
Hollis Melendez wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hollis Melendez waved his t-shirt featuring Dragon's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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RATING
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