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GFC 16: Melendez vs. Hillgrund PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Croswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Walus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Matthew Croswell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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153 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Croswell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamil Walus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walus throws a hook but Croswell avoids it easily.
Croswell connects with a single shot there.
Croswell swinging wildly here.
Walus slips a jab from Croswell.
Walus tries to bum rush Croswell with a series of wild strikes but Croswell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Croswell lands with a hook. Walus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Walus throws a nice looking combination but Croswell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walus misses with a few strikes there.
Croswell misses the shot to the body.
Croswell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walus lands with a nice body punch.
Walus moves into range and clinches up with Croswell.
Walus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walus throws a jab but it's blocked by Croswell.
A bone on bone clash there as Walus blocks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croswell drops Walus with a beautiful combination! Walus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Croswell is looking for the KO!
Walus is rocked!
Walus misses with a double jab
and Croswell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walus is still on wobbly legs! Can Croswell finish him?
Croswell misses with a head kick.
Walus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Croswell circles away quickly and effectively.
Croswell stuns Walus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croswell fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Walus out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matthew Croswell!
Matthew Croswell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fadi Rymad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymad comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fadi Rymad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rymad shoots in looking for a takedown but Chambers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rymad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rymad shoots in for a takedown but Chambers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rymad closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rymad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rymad fails with the takedown
so Chambers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fadi Rymad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rymad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chambers has passed into half guard!
Chambers is trying to control the action in half guard but Rymad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rymad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers lands strikes from half guard.
Chambers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chambers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chambers connects with a nice short shot to Rymad's temple.
Chambers wants to work for an arm triangle but Rymad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rymad is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers 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.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rymad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chambers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rymad's head.
Rymad missing with punches from the bottom.
Chambers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers slips a nice elbow through Rymad's hands, connecting with Rymad's forehead.
Chambers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rymad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chambers.
Chambers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chambers lands with a punch from half guard.
Chambers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chambers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chambers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rymad has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chambers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chambers.
Chambers is looking for a kimura but Rymad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Chambers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rymad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rymad is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rymad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chambers on the ground.
Rymad tries to get to full guard but Chambers has control of the leg.
Rymad has hold of Chambers's hands but Chambers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rymad sees it coming and defends easily.
Rymad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Chambers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Rymad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rymad shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rymad was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Rymad has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Chambers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chambers wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rymad doesn't have the hooks in and Chambers manages to turn into his guard.
Rymad looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chambers has picked Rymad up and slammed him! Rymad can't keep hold of the triangle and Chambers manages to pass to side control!
Chambers is trying to get an arm triangle but Rymad is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but Rymad is keeping him busy.
Chambers lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rymad to see if he's OK.
Chambers taking a breather here.
Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rymad to see if he's OK.
Rymad takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chambers scoring with punches from side control.
Rymad is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rymad has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chambers but great work by Rymad.
Chambers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rymad off and has taken his back!
Rymad tries to roll but Chambers sticks to his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rymad is taking damage to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers connects with a big shot to the side of Rymad's head.
Rymad trying to control the action but Chambers just sinks the hooks in.
Chambers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rymad.
Chambers punches Rymad on the ear.
Rymad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chambers gets his way!
Chambers landing with strikes.
Jeffrey Chambers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rymad is covering up but some of the strikes from Chambers are getting through and doing damage.
Chambers is cranking Rymad's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rymad! He's tightened the choke and Rymad is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeffrey Chambers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yabo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Kelly!
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, Tom Yabo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yabo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly shoots in looking for a takedown but Yabo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kelly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yabo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Yabo finds it's target.
Yabo throws a right and a left that Kelly avoids nicely.
Yabo misses with the body kick
and Kelly counters with a shoot takedown. Yabo fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly postures up in Yabo's guard and throws a big left but Yabo blocks it.
Yabo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yabo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kelly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kelly distracts Yabo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yabo is rocked!
Kelly gets to his feet and stands over Yabo, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yabo felt that one! Kelly unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yabo from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rayden Warmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warmaster has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Marcin Najman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rayden Warmaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmaster moves into the clinch.
Najman misses with an elbow strike.
Warmaster working Najman over with knees to the body.
Najman wants to stall.
A knee to the head by Warmaster.
Warmaster is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Najman looks winded!
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!
Warmaster lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Marcin Najman has been cut.
Najman wants to take the fight to the mat but Warmaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warmaster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warmaster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warmaster lands an elbow just above Najman 's eye.
Warmaster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Najman's defenses.
Najman misses with a punch on the inside.
Warmaster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Najman's defenses.
Najman is rocked!
Warmaster pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Najman! Warmaster unloads with more strikes and Najman sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rayden Warmaster!
Rayden Warmaster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tre Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tre Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lex Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
Monroe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee looks winded!
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Monroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Monroe stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
Monroe feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Lee crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tre Monroe!
Tre Monroe decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harald Hillgrund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac ft Notorious B.I.G-If You Ready (Hit Me). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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164 lbs
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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
3 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Hillgrund!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hillgrund throws a shot from downtown. Melendez moves away and avoids it.
Hillgrund looks for the body kick but Melendez saw that one coming.
Melendez blocks a jab.
Hillgrund throws the left hand but Melendez avoids the punch easily.
Hillgrund shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hillgrund misses with a head shot.
Hillgrund punching from mount but Melendez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
BOOM! Hillgrund connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Gilbert Melendez has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Melendez is rocked!
Hillgrund postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Melendez looks a forlorn figure.
Oh Melendez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hillgrund looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Melendez covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harald Hillgrund!
Harald Hillgrund is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Harald Hillgrund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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