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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Melendez is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia shoots and misses
and Melendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Melendez pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
Melendez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
Melendez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia controlling the position.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Melendez is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia 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.
Melendez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia 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.
Melendez is stalling in the full guard.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Melendez defends well.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking to stand up but Garcia won't let him.
Garcia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melendez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Melendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melendez is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melendez pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters by moving into the clinch.
Melendez breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Melendez.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Garcia's guard.
Melendez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Melendez to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melendez is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Melendez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Melendez avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Melendez maintains control.
Garcia wants to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Garcia regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves into full guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez pushes down on Garcia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melendez wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia wants to control but Melendez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Melendez there.
Melendez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
Melendez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Melendez wants to stand up but Garcia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Melendez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Melendez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Melendez is in Garcia's guard.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia 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.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Melendez from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Melendez wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has his foot on Melendez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Melendez works his way back into a safe position though.
Melendez wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melendez wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Garcia looking for subs off his back but Melendez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melendez pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Melendez seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Melendez.
I think Melendez 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Melendez!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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