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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giblert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyrie Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giblert Melendez !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyrie Perry!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perry.
Perry throws the left hand but Melendez avoids the punch easily.
Melendez looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Perry throws a right hand that misses
and Melendez counters with a thumping low kick.
Melendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perry's head backwards.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melendez .
Perry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Melendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Melendez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melendez tries to avoid it but Perry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melendez to the ground. Melendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Melendez counters with a quick kick to the body but Perry blocks it.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melendez counters with an outside leg kick.
Melendez 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Perry under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Perry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Perry.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melendez .
Melendez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Perry misses.
It looked like Melendez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perry.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Perry misses with an uppercut
and Melendez counters with a nice body shot.
Perry throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melendez .
Perry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melendez .
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 throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Melendez misses
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perry has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Melendez 's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Perry.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Melendez looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range.
Giblert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez . Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perry cracks Melendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melendez moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a shoulder strike.
Perry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Melendez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Melendez working aggressively here.
Perry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melendez moves away.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
Perry jabs Melendez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Perry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perry crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Melendez - the referee stops the clock and Perry gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Melendez . Perry manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Perry blocks the body kick.
Perry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Perry thuds a left hand into Melendez 's body.
Melendez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Perry misses.
Melendez is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Perry should have avoided that one.
Perry misses the shot to the body.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Melendez misses with a body punch
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melendez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giblert Melendez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Melendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
Perry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perry showed some decent athleticism there.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Melendez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez 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.
Perry controlling from the top position.
Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melendez seems keen to control Perry's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Melendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kyrie Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry lands a nice looking body shot.
Melendez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt - Melendez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melendez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Perry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Melendez tried to counter with a leg kick but Perry avoided it.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Perry.
Perry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Perry looks for a takedown but Melendez sprawls well.
Perry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Melendez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Melendez tries to get out of the position.
An elbow from Perry crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Perry.
Melendez wants to control but Perry postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking for a sweep.
Perry wants to control but Melendez is keeping him busy.
Perry looking to control but instead Melendez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Perry trying to control the action but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melendez won't allow Perry to pass to mount.
Melendez is pressing down on Perry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perry.
Melendez misses with a hook to the body
and Perry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melendez .
Melendez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perry defending well as Melendez loads up on a big left hand.
Perry is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Melendez is looking to wear down Perry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Melendez is looking to chop away at Perry's legs.
Melendez tries to land a front kick but Perry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Melendez on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Melendez is looking to reverse the position.
Perry staying calm.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Melendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is letting Perry control him for a moment.
Perry throws a strike aimed at the side of Melendez 's head but Melendez avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perry creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Melendez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Perry working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
Melendez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Perry's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Perry is keen to just control but Melendez is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Perry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Melendez .
Melendez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Melendez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perry checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Giblert Melendez is winning the standup battle so far.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melendez moves away.
Perry blocks a jab.
Perry throws a big shot that misses.
Melendez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Melendez throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily.
Melendez moves forwards but Perry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perry is in Melendez 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melendez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Perry manages to get himself to full guard.
Melendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Melendez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Perry counters with a right hand to the body.
Melendez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melendez moves forwards but Perry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Perry. Beautiful body shot.
Perry throws a jab when Melendez was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez misses the body punch
and Perry counters with a stiff right hand.
Melendez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Melendez as he avoids it easily.
Melendez throws a leg kick which misses Perry's front leg but catches the back leg as Perry tries to avoid it.
Perry shoots and misses
enabling Melendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Melendez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perry on the side of the head.
Perry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Melendez .
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry.
And Perry tries to counter it with a takedown but Melendez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Melendez misses with a jab to the body
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perry misses with an uppercut. Melendez saw that one coming.
Melendez is looking to counter the offense by Perry and move into the clinch.
Melendez tries to sprawl but Perry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is controlling Perry's trapped leg to prevent Perry from advancing to side control.
Melendez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Melendez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Perry is keen to just control but Melendez is a slippery customer.
Perry is looking to advance position but Melendez won't allow it.
Melendez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perry takes a swing at Melendez 's ribcage but misses.
Melendez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Melendez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perry throws out the jab.
Melendez throws a leg kick that misses.
Melendez feints and then cracks Perry's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Perry down.
Melendez misses with a body shot
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Perry.
A jab lands there for Melendez .
Perry bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melendez 's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melendez !
Melendez is trying to control Perry's posture but Perry avoids it.
An elbow from Perry crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Perry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melendez keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice cross by Perry.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melendez clinches with his opponent.
Perry is working for takedown but Melendez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Melendez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Melendez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Perry as the two fighters clinch.
Perry misses with a punch on the inside.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melendez has him pressed against the cage.
Perry is trying to drag Melendez to the mat but Melendez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Melendez lands a body shot.
Perry tries to stall but Melendez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Melendez prevents the takedown attempt.
Giblert Melendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Perry.
Melendez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Perry wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Melendez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Melendez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perry.
Melendez has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Melendez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melendez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lands a hook that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Perry taking a breather.
Perry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melendez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Melendez lands a shot to the body.
Perry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Melendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Melendez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Melendez pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melendez .
Melendez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perry blocks a body shot from Melendez .
Melendez makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Perry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Giblert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses.
Perry throws a hook to the side of Melendez 's head but Melendez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Melendez counters with a right hand to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Perry blocks the leg kick.
Perry cracks Melendez with an open hand slap.
Perry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melendez swivels and escapes.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry ducks right into an uppercut from Melendez .
Melendez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melendez connects with a leg kick. Perry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perry checks a leg kick.
Perry tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Melendez defends well and Perry ends up having to push Melendez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Melendez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Perry is trying to control the action in half guard but Melendez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giblert Melendez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Perry 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyrie Perry!
Kyrie Perry is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Kyrie Perry stared into the camera and said 'Overwhelmed with tears kyrie takes the mic, "Thank my whole team for helping me on this journey. It took over 3 years but we finally did it! This win and this belt is dedicated to all of you. We number one baby!!!'.
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