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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase DeLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac ft Notorious B.I.G-If You Ready (Hit Me). This should be a great matchup!
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175 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
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165 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase DeLong! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! DeLong with a lazy takedown attempt and Melendez counters with a one-two to the body. DeLong tries to move into range but Melendez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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It looks like Chase DeLong has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. DeLong has his takedown stuffed and Melendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chase DeLong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. DeLong misses with a takedown and Melendez counters with a lovely shot to the body. Gilbert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase DeLong. DeLong has his takedown stuffed and Melendez counters with a nice uppercut. DeLong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. DeLong misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a nice right hand that sends DeLong toppling to the canvas! DeLong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Melendez finish him?!
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DeLong is rocked! DeLong doesn't succeed with the takedown and Melendez counters with a right hand from hell and DeLong is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilbert Melendez! Gilbert Melendez retains his lightweight title! Gilbert Melendez made sure to mention his sponsor, CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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