GFC6:Tangcalagan vs Melendez 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dealer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dealer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix). Jack Dealer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dealer
vs
Chambers

190 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Dealer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dealer lands a slapping body shot.
Dealer tries to clinch up.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Dealer sprawls well.
Dealer slaps away a takedown attempt from Chambers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chambers shoots in and drives through. Dealer sprawls well.
Jack Dealer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Dealer throws a one two combo.

It looks like Jeffrey Chambers has been cut.

Dealer clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dealer breaks the clinch.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dealer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.

Dealer drops Chambers with a beautiful combination! Chambers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dealer is looking for the KO!

Chambers is rocked!
Dealer shoots in for a double leg but Chambers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chambers is still on wobbly legs! Can Dealer finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dealer is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Dealer circles away and we're back to standing.
Dealer throws a series of punches but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers seems to have recovered his senses.
Chambers shoots in but Dealer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chambers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dealer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dealer misses with a few strikes there.
Chambers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Dealer - just one landing.
A combination from Dealer does no damage.
Chambers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dealer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chambers.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Dealer sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Dealer as Chambers shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dealer as he jumps to the side.
Chambers looks gassed!

Dealer instigates a clinch.

Dealer breaks from the clinch.

Dealer lands a left and a right that send Chambers crashing to the mat, dazed. Dealer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Chambers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dealer pulls Chambers in close to prevent any damage.
Dealer looking for a sweep. Not yet Dealer, not yet.
Chambers postures up in Dealer's guard and throws a big left but Dealer blocks it.
Dealer has Chambers pulled in close to control his posture.
Dealer wants to sweep here but Chambers controlling him for the moment.
Dealer trying to keep a closed guard but Chambers is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Dealer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dealer swivels and escapes.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches up with Dealer, looking for a takedown. Chambers pushes Dealer against the cage but Dealer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses.

Dealer lands a big head kick that sends Chambers tumbling to the mat! Dealer takes a step backwards and waves Chambers back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That has opened up Jeffrey Chambers's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dealer pinned against the cage. Dealer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dealer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chambers but Chambers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chambers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dealer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Chambers's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chambers with a poor takedown
and Dealer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chambers thinking.
Dealer cracks Chambers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Dealer gets a clinch.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Dealer manages to get underhooks.
Chambers wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Dealer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Chambers wants to take the fight to the mat but Dealer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dealer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chambers up against the cage.
Chambers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dealer.

Dealer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dealer's waist but Dealer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chambers off to one side.
Chambers fails with the takedown.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dealer is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Dealer circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.

Oooooh!!! Dealer has knocked Chambers down with a huge combo! Dealer steps away and waves a wobbly Chambers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dealer connects with a body shot that sends Chambers's belly button to the back.
Jack Dealer is winning the standup battle so far.
Dealer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chambers defends it nicely.

Chambers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers prevents Dealer from getting back to his feet.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Dealer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chambers wants to get up but he can't break Dealer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Chambers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dealer, up you get!
Chambers avoids the head kick by Dealer.

Dealer clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to take the fight to the mat but Dealer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dealer is working for takedown but Chambers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dealer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chambers can do to turn this around?
Chambers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dealer is defending well.

Dealer breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Dealer as Chambers shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dealer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chambers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chambers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dealer tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Dealer - just one landing.
Dealer looks for a takedown but Chambers sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dealer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dealer but Dealer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Dealer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Dealer closes the distance and pushes Chambers back into the cage.
Chambers looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dealer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chambers.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dealer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dealer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Chambers's cut.
That's time! Dealer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chambers shoots for a takedown but Dealer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown by Chambers or perhaps it was just good defense by Dealer which made him look bad.
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Dealer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Chambers.
Dealer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Dealer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dealer lands a two punch combo.
Dealer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chambers.

Dealer drops Chambers with a beautiful combination! Chambers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dealer is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dealer throws a head kick that misses.

Dealer gets caught flat footed, as Chambers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Chambers stands up and waves to Dealer to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dealer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chambers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dealer.

Dealer gets caught flat footed, as Chambers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chambers postures up.
Dealer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Dealer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dealer keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Chambers is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dealer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeffrey Chambers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase DeLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen http://youtu.be/tAGnKpE4NCI as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

DeLong
vs
Diaz

165 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chase DeLong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz wants to clinch up but DeLong keeps it at a distance.
DeLong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeLong gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeLong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeLong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz wants to clinch but DeLong slips to the side

and DeLong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
DeLong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing DeLong from controlling successfully.
DeLong throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Diaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeLong dives on top into guard.
DeLong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLong tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position.
DeLong throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
DeLong throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLong postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing DeLong from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeLong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase DeLong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeLong swats away the attempt to clinch by Diaz.

DeLong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Diaz to the ground. DeLong is now in Diaz's guard.
DeLong postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
DeLong with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeLong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeLong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeLong is looking to work some ground and pound but Diaz has wrist control.
Diaz looks gassed!
DeLong throws a big elbow that misses.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeLong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but DeLong slips an elbow through the middle.
DeLong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeLong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeLong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz keeping full guard, as DeLong tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLong trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase DeLong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice takedown defense from DeLong. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.

DeLong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DeLong wants to control for a moment but Diaz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

DeLong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

DeLong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz!
DeLong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chase DeLong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLong punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
DeLong looking to finish with strikes here!
DeLong lands a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLong throws some wild stikes that Diaz manages to avoid easily.
DeLong punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeLong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!

DeLong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.

DeLong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
DeLong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
DeLong lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase DeLong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

DeLong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!

DeLong goes for an armbar but Diaz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diaz.
DeLong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diaz won't allow DeLong to sweep him here.
DeLong keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
DeLong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Diaz wants to control but DeLong is having none of it.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLong punching from mount but Diaz doing a good job of avoiding damage.
DeLong lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
DeLong looking to finish with strikes here!
DeLong unloads with some shots from mount but Diaz bucks and avoids them well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diaz looks a forlorn figure.
DeLong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
DeLong looking to ground and pound but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz avoids a strike by DeLong and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in DeLong's guard! Fantastic escape!
DeLong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diaz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeLong is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! DeLong extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chase DeLong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noriyuki Nayoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nayoui kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is nWo Theme. Tre Monroe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Nayoui
vs
Monroe

190 cm
35
218 lbs
35 - 18 - 0

193 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

KAISER
•• Beast Mode ••

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noriyuki Nayoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe misses with a left hand
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Nayoui counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Nayoui counters with a nice uppercut.
Monroe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nayoui counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nayoui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Monroe. Those never looked like landing.
Nayoui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe 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.
Nice cross by Nayoui.
Monroe throws a hook but Nayoui avoids it easily.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Nayoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nayoui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Nayoui to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Nayoui.

Monroe is rocked!
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Nayoui.
Monroe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nayoui finish him?
Nayoui cracks Monroe with a hook to the temple - Monroe is on wobbly legs here! Nayoui swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Monroe falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nayoui wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noriyuki Nayoui!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Tangcalagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Tangcalagan
vs
Melendez

178 cm
24
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tangcalagan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilbert Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tangcalagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Melendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tangcalagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Tangcalagan avoids them all with ease.
Tangcalagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a right hand to the body.

Tangcalagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Melendez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Melendez keeping moving, preventing Tangcalagan from controlling successfully.

Tangcalagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Tangcalagan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tangcalagan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Melendez scores with a sloppy right hand. Tangcalagan should have avoided that one.
Tangcalagan shoots for a takedown but Melendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tangcalagan shoots in and drives through. Melendez sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tangcalagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tangcalagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melendez's waist but Melendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tangcalagan off to one side.
Tangcalagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melendez swinging wildly here.
Melendez throws a right hand that Tangcalagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Tangcalagan also avoids with ease.
Melendez throws a right and a left that Tangcalagan avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Melendez misses its intended target.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
Melendez tries to bum rush Tangcalagan with a series of wild strikes but Tangcalagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Melendez is fending him off so far but Tangcalagan persists. Nope, Melendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Tangcalagan cracks Melendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.
Tangcalagan blocks a jab.
Tangcalagan fails with a takedown attempt.
Melendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tangcalagan has managed to clinch.

Tangcalagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tangcalagan fails to land the takedown.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Tangcalagan is just out of range.

Tangcalagan drives through and clinches with Melendez against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Melendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tangcalagan has Melendez pressed against the cage, preventing Melendez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tangcalagan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Melendez regains guard.
Melendez is pulling down on Tangcalagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Tangcalagan, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melendez is looking to stand up but Tangcalagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Melendez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tangcalagan is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tangcalagan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from 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 Adrian Tangcalagan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Melendez blocks a jab.
Tangcalagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Melendez scores with a one two! Tangcalagan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Tangcalagan misses.
A right-left combo lands from Melendez.
Tangcalagan tries for a takedown but Melendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tangcalagan shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tangcalagan misses with a takedown attempt
and Melendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tangcalagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan slips under a jab from Melendez.
Some wild striking there from Melendez.
Nice defenses there by Tangcalagan.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez. Tangcalagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Melendez.

Melendez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tangcalagan won't allow Melendez to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez pulls Tangcalagan in close to prevent any damage.
Tangcalagan trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.
Tangcalagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Melendez has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Melendez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tangcalagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tangcalagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Melendez at a distance.
Melendez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tangcalagan rather than just go for the knockout.
Tangcalagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Melendez throws out the jab.
Melendez moves out of range of the body kick from Tangcalagan.
Melendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tangcalagan.
Gilbert Melendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tangcalagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melendez swivels and escapes.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
Melendez with a nice cross.
Nice takedown defense from Melendez. No joy for Tangcalagan on that attempt.
Adrian Tangcalagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Melendez misses.
A left lands for Melendez.
Melendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tangcalagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tangcalagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Melendez is fending him off so far but Tangcalagan persists. Nope, Melendez circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Melendez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tangcalagans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Melendez lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tangcalagan tries to clinch up but Melendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Tangcalagan throws a wild body kick that Melendez sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Melendez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melendez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melendez wants it to stay on the feet.
Tangcalagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.

Tangcalagan moves into range and clinches up with Melendez.

Tangcalagan is trying to trip Melendez. He has hold of a leg but Melendez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tangcalagan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Melendez has Tangcalagan pulled in close to control his posture.
Melendez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melendez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tangcalagan won't allow Melendez to get back to his feet.

Gilbert Melendez has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tangcalagan with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tangcalagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tangcalagan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Melendez checks it well.
Melendez avoids the head kick by Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tangcalagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melendez.
Melendez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tangcalagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melendez connects with a body shot that sends Tangcalagan's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangcalagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Melendez coming out on top.
Tangcalagan has his takedown stuffed
and Melendez counters with a series of strikes. Tangcalagan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Melendez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Melendez works the jab nicely.
Melendez lands with an uppercut that bounces Tangcalagan off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tangcalagan swings for the body but Melendez moves out of range.
Gilbert Melendez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tangcalagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melendez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a two punch combination.
Tangcalagan misses with a double jab.
Tangcalagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Melendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.
A punch combination from Melendez misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan drops his hands momentarily and Melendez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Melendez misses with a body shot.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Tangcalagan avoids them all with ease.
Melendez throws a hook but Tangcalagan blocks it.
Tangcalagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tangcalagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melendez manages to avoid it.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tangcalagan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tangcalagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melendez pinned against the cage. Melendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Melendez really dominated that round.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Tangcalagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melendez pinned against the cage. Melendez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Melendez dips to his left and cracks Tangcalagan with an uppercut!
Tangcalagan slips a straight right by Melendez.
Melendez throws a right and a left that Tangcalagan avoids nicely.
Tangcalagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Melendez is just out of range.
Melendez leaves Tangcalagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Melendez lands with a shot to the body.
Tangcalagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Melendez to score with a decent uppercut.

Tangcalagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Melendez on his heels. He'll look to pass Melendez's guard now, I'm sure.
Melendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tangcalagan is controlling him.
Tangcalagan won't allow Melendez to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adrian Tangcalagan.
Tangcalagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Melendez tries to avoid it but Tangcalagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Melendez to the ground. Melendez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tangcalagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Melendez throws a nice looking combination but Tangcalagan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tangcalagan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Melendez misses with a double jab.
Tangcalagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tangcalagan avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
Adrian Tangcalagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tangcalagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez.
Tangcalagan looks for a takedown but Melendez sprawls well.
Melendez lunges at Tangcalagan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tangcalagan's hand.
Melendez misses with the combination.
Melendez lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tangcalagan slips under a jab from Melendez.
Tangcalagan shoots for a takedown but Melendez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Tangcalagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Melendez misses with a few strikes there.
Melendez throws a series of punches but Tangcalagan moves out of range.
Melendez keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Melendez dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tangcalagan thows a body shot but no joy.
Melendez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tangcalagan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Melendez wants to stand and escape but Tangcalagan is having none of it.
Melendez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Melendez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melendez moves into full mount! Tangcalagan won't be happy about that!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangcalagan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tangcalagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tangcalagan breaks Melendez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tangcalagan trying to control but Melendez is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez has Tangcalagan pulled in close to control his posture.
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Tangcalagan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tangcalagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Adrian Tangcalagan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Melendez throws a right and a left that Tangcalagan avoids nicely.
Melendez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tangcalagan closes the distance and clinches up with Melendez, looking for a takedown. Tangcalagan pushes Melendez against the cage but Melendez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tangcalagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Melendez's waist but Melendez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tangcalagan off to one side.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tangcalagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Tangcalagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tangcalagan circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melendez.
Nice body punch from Melendez.
Tangcalagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Melendez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tangcalagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melendez swats away the attempt to clinch by Tangcalagan.
Melendez misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melendez lands a nice shot to the body.
Tangcalagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Adrian Tangcalagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilbert Melendez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tangcalagan with a poor takedown
and Melendez counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gilbert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Melendez!
Gilbert Melendez is the new lightweight champion!
As Gilbert Melendez got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I was upset that our last fight ended in a draw so I am glad I was able to get the win and the belt!'.