PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jokke Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mela comes to the cage accompanied by Da Rockwilder . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Mela
vs
Flodder

170 cm
32
144 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

169 cm
30
135 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vitality
[CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « SFL ↑ 5x160Q

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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jokke Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder cracks Mela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flodder slaps away a takedown attempt from Mela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Mela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flodder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mela counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flodder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flodder misses with a straight left.
Flodder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mela shoots in looking for a takedown but Flodder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mela avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mela walks into a jab.
Mela misses with a body shot.
Mela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flodder but Flodder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Flodder throws a series of punches but Mela avoids them all with ease.
Flodder misses with a double jab
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder misses with a double jab
and Mela counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mela swings for the body but Flodder moves out of range.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mela is defended easily by Flodder.
Mela scores with a jab.
Flodder throws a nice looking combination but Mela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flodder was well out of range. Poor timing from Mela.
Flodder feints a jab promting Mela to slip. Flodder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Flodder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flodder lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Mela is rocked!
Mela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Mela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mela seems to have got his legs back now.
Mela is looking to wear down Flodder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flodder loads up on a big right hand but Mela slips the punch.

Mela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mela 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.
Flodder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flodder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flodder is trying to keep Mela in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flodder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mela is controlling him.
Mela wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
Mela is looking to advance position but Flodder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder controlling from the full mount.
Flodder avoids the attempt from Mela to control.
Mela tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flodder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mela can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flodder wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet but Mela is holding on tight.
Mela tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Flodder stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flodder throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Mela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mela throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Flodder misses the target.
Flodder tries to bum rush Mela with a series of wild strikes but Mela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kees Flodder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flodder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mela.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Flodder. Those never looked like landing.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flodder defends it nicely.
Kees Flodder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder stuffs the takedown.
Mela connects with a body shot that sends Flodder's belly button to the back.
Flodder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kees Flodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mela circles away quickly and effectively.
Mela walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Flodder does no damage.
Mela shoots in but Flodder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flodder throws an overhand right that lands on Mela's shoulder, as Mela tries to avoid the shot.
Mela shoots for a takedown but Flodder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Flodder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Flodder tries to improve position but can't.

Mela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.

Mela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flodder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flodder is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela trying to control the position but Flodder is working away.
Flodder struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flodder stops Mela from passing to mount.
Flodder can't do much from the bottom here.

Mela tries for a kimura but Flodder is defending well.
Flodder is not content to let Mela control the position.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Mela tries for a kimura but Flodder is defending well.
Flodder is looking for a sweep.
Mela wants to control but Flodder is keeping him busy.

Mela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flodder, who protects the arm well.
Mela working away.
Mela trying to control the action but Flodder is working from the bottom.

Mela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flodder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is controlling Mela's trapped leg to prevent Mela from advancing to side control.
Mela prevents Flodder from improving his position.

Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flodder wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flodder gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jokke Mela will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Flodder swinging wildly here.
Mela shoots in for a takedown but Flodder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Mela scores with a jab to the body.
Mela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flodder.
Mela shoots in looking for a takedown. Flodder tries to sprawl out of it but Mela keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flodder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flodder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flodder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mela circles away quickly and effectively.
Flodder throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Mela. Beautiful body shot.
Mela lands a nice hook to Flodder's body. Flodder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Flodder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder throws a lazy right hand but Mela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mela looks for a takedown but Flodder sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jokke Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mela.
Mela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flodder.
Flodder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Flodder scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Flodder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Flodder looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Flodder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela won't allow Flodder to get back to his feet.
Mela is pushing down on Flodder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flodder is fighting to maintain full guard but Mela has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mela 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Flodder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flodder wants to get back to full guard.

Mela is working for a submission of some sort.
Flodder is refusing to be controlled, as Mela sits in half guard.

Mela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Flodder is trying to stand up here but Mela is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flodder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mela.
Flodder pushes Mela off looking to stand but Mela dives back in and keeps control.
Flodder is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mela scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flodder tries to roll over but Mela keeps him under control.

Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flodder pushes Mela off and gets back to his feet.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flodder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flodder.
Flodder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flodder manages to avoid it.
Mela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flodder circles away.
Flodder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Mela just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flodder avoids the body shot from Mela.
Mela dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Mela takes a swing at Flodder's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jokke Mela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jokke Mela!
Jokke Mela took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'When I was a kid, I asked God for a bike, but I knew God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.'.