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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Lasota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Melendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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165 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Lasota!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Lasota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lasota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasota.
Lasota controlling the pace.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez is looking to control Lasota's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melendez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez is looking for a sweep. Lasota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez gets back to full guard.
Melendez is trying to control the position but Lasota postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lasota showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melendez has a takedown stuffed.
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lasota's waist but Lasota gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melendez moves forwards but Lasota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Lasota counters with a single leg into guard. Melendez didn't expect that.
Lasota throws a big elbow that misses.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lasota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lasota seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasota sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lasota throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lasota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lasota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lasota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melendez's head backwards.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Lasota circles away easily
and Lasota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Melendez's guard.
Lasota 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.
Melendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasota trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lasota 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 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lasota avoids it really well and circles away.
Lasota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lasota avoids the head kick by Melendez.
Melendez gets caught flat footed, as Lasota shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lasota's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Melendez pulls Lasota in close to prevent any damage.
Melendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lasota engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Lasota tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lasota as he jumps to the side.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Lasota counters with a single leg into guard. Melendez didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasota wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Melendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lasota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
Lasota pushing down on Melendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Lasota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Lasota trying to control from half guard but Melendez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasota trying to control the pace.
Lasota wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
Lasota content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Lasota has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Lasota coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lasota.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Lasota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lasota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melendez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melendez prevents Lasota from moving into mount.
Lasota working away.
Melendez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasota is trying to work for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.
Melendez lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lasota 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. This is the final round!
Lasota throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melendez tries to clinch up but Lasota circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez fails with the takedown.
Lasota lands a nice shot to the body.
Lasota stuns Melendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lasota shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Melendez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasota 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.
Lasota trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Lasota is proving a slippery customer.
Lasota not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lasota passes into half guard.
Lasota is thwarting Melendez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lasota prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Lasota controlling the action here.
Melendez missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lasota sprawls well. He's pushed Melendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lasota shoots in and bounces Melendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Lasota looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasota is continuing to stall.
Marcin Lasota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melendez tries to strike from the bottom.
Lasota engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Lasota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lasota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Lasota!
After the fight, Marcin Lasota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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