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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Killian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rod Melendez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Kyler Killian!
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, Rod Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez tries to clinch but Killian moves out of range.
Killian misses with a head kick.
Killian shoots in for a takedown but Melendez shows good takedown defense.
Killian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Melendez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Melendez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killian is fending him off so far but Melendez persists. Nope, Killian circles away and we're back to standing.
Killian throws a lazy head kick
and Melendez counters with a slapping leg kick.
A combination from Melendez does no damage.
Good leg kick by Killian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Killian fails with a takedown attempt.
Killian wants to clinch
and Melendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Melendez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killian working for a triangle but Melendez defends it easily.
Killian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Melendez stacks Killian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Melendez!
Killian is looking to regain half guard here but Melendez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Killian is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Melendez off and has taken his back!
Killian working for a choke but Melendez is defending well.
Killian working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Killian is looking for a rear naked choke here but Melendez reverses the position brilliantly into Killian's guard!
Melendez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Melendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez landing with the ground and pound.
Melendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Melendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melendez preventing the sweep.
Melendez is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Killian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Melendez is looking to defend but Killian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Melendez! Killian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Melendez taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyler Killian!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
63% |
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