Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2019

#R1##TD#
Carmo gets the takedown into side control.
Carmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Meikalainen is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meikalainen tries to bench press Carmo off him but Carmo keeps the position.
Carmo advances to full mount.
Carmo unloads with some shots from mount but Meikalainen bucks and avoids them well.
Meikalainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carmo breaks from Meikalainen's wrist control and lands an elbow. #SUB#
Carmo has hold of Meikalainen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Meikalainen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Carmo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB#
Carmo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Meikalainen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Meikalainen and Carmo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Carmo tries for a kimura but Meikalainen is defending well. #T1#
Meikalainen taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Carmo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Carmo working the strikes but Meikalainen uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Meikalainen wants to improve his position but Carmo is controlling well.
Carmo is taking a breather. Meikalainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Meikalainen wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carmo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meikalainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Carmo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meikalainen keeps working.
Carmo stalling. #SUB#
Carmo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meikalainen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carmo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meikalainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Meikalainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carmo won't allow Meikalainen to sweep him here.
Carmo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meikalainen lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
Carmo fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Meikalainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
A body shot lands from Carmo.
Carmo goes for a takedown attempt but Meikalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Carmo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carmo lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Meikalainen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meikalainen throws the left hand but Carmo avoids the punch easily.
Carmo feinted with a counter takedown.
Carmo swinging wildly here.
Meikalainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meikalainen thumps Carmo with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmo works Meikalainen's body with a nice hook.
Meikalainen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Carmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Carmo keeps the fight on the outside.
Meikalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Carmo connects with a right hand. Meikalainen shakes it off.
Meikalainen tries to clinch up but Carmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Carmo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meikalainen swings for the body but Carmo moves out of range.
Carmo lands a nice shot to the body.
Meikalainen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carmo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Meikalainen! Carmo dives in looking to finish! Meikalainen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Lucio Francisco Carmo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Batoru FC 9
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A leg kick checked by Wright.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wright. That's going to slow Meikalainen down.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen walks into a jab.
Meikalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Meikalainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wright, pushing him back against the cage.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meikalainen.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen is trying to stall.
Meikalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright gets through Meikalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen. #T2#
Wright blocking some punches.
Meikalainen lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Rohan Wright has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meikalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wright can turn it around.
Wright has Meikalainen pressed against the cage.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wright is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Meikalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
Wright misses with some punches.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meikalainen up against the cage.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Wright gets an underhook and turns Meikalainen into the cage.#T4#
Wright working aggressively here.
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Meikalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
A body shot lands from Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meikalainen stalling the fight.
Meikalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rohan Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Meikalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Meikalainen pushes Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
Meikalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wright.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen stalling.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Meikalainen up against the cage.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Wright. #T1#
Meikalainen misses with some punches.
Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Meikalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen blocking some punches.
Meikalainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Meikalainen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen slows down the pace here.
Meikalainen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
Meikalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Rohan Wright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Wright being controlled against the cage.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Meikalainen is stalling here.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Meikalainen's ribcage. Meikalainen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meikalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Wright misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from Wright.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rohan Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rohan Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Meikalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meikalainen misses the jab.
A left and a right from Wright both land. Nice combination.
and Wright counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Meikalainen! He's just covering up as Wright starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rohan Wright!

Event: Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Meikalainen connects with a right hand. Fortier shakes it off.
Fortier tries to score with a low kick but Meikalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Meikalainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little feinted left hand from Meikalainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meikalainen moves out of range as Fortier throws a body kick.
Fortier swings for the body but Meikalainen moves out of range.
Meikalainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Meikalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meikalainen lands with a nice body punch.
Fortier scores with a push kick.
Meikalainen avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Fortier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Meikalainen doesn't seem phased though.
Fortier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortier scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Matti Meikalainen has been cut.
Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fortier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meikalainen's head.
Meikalainen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fortier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meikalainen has time to react.#T1#
Fortier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fortier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meikalainen.
Fortier throws out a counter right but Meikalainen avoids it with no problem.
Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Meikalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fortier throws a body kick that misses.
Fortier misses with a body punch #CL#
and Meikalainen counters by clinching up.
Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meikalainen stalling against the cage. #BC2#
Fortier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meikalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD2#
Fortier drops Meikalainen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meikalainen looks back up at him and smiles so Fortier waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Meikalainen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meikalainen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fortier counters with a good low kick that Meikalainen was not able to check.
Oh Meikalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Fortier measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Meikalainen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Samson Fortier!
Samson Fortier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2018

#R1#
Abbot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meikalainen takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Meikalainen instigates a clinch.
Meikalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
Abbot is trying to pull guard but Meikalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Abbot can't break the clinch.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abbot's elbow.
Meikalainen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meikalainen has Abbot pushed against the cage.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen just leaning against Abbot, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Abbot.
Meikalainen content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen. #TD#
Abbot has Meikalainen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Abbot pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Meikalainen tumbling to the mat - Abbot dives into Meikalainen's guard.
Meikalainen pulls Abbot in close to his closed guard and prevents Abbot from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abbot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meikalainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abbot wants to control from the top but Meikalainen keeps moving.
Meikalainen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abbot is one step ahead there.
Meikalainen is looking to stand up but Abbot isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Abbot wants to control from the top but Meikalainen keeps moving.
Meikalainen has Abbot pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abbot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meikalainen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbot.
Meikalainen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abbot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meikalainen misses with a combination
and Abbot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meikalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Abbot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meikalainen lands with a cross.
Abbot swinging wildly here. #T3#
Meikalainen scores with a hook to the body. Abbot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Abbot misses its intended target.
Abbot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meikalainen.
A cross from Meikalainen lands.
Meikalainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abbot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abbot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meikalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbot.
Abbot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meikalainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Abbot is breathing heavily.
Meikalainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Abbot tries to keep at a distance but Meikalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meikalainen lands with a left to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Meikalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Meikalainen as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Meikalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meikalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#
Tony Abbot's cut is getting worse.
Meikalainen misses with a body punch.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
Meikalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Meikalainen lands a shot to the body.
Meikalainen cracks Abbot with a nice body shot.
Meikalainen lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Abbot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meikalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Abbot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Meikalainen.
Abbot has a couple of punches blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abbot goes for a takedown attempt but Meikalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abbot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meikalainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Abbot finds it's target.
Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abbot.#CL2#
Meikalainen moves into the clinch.
Meikalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Abbot backwards.
Meikalainen can't find room to land a body shot as Abbot controls the action. #T1#
A short right from Meikalainen on the inside.
Meikalainen blocking some punches.
Abbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Abbot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abbot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Meikalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abbot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meikalainen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abbot is working for takedown but Meikalainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Abbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbot is looking for a takedown.
Abbot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meikalainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.#CUT2#
Tony Abbot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meikalainen has Abbot pushed against the cage.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abbot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
Abbot looking for a takedown.
Abbot tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meikalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Abbot throws a punch but it's blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
Meikalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abbot prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen just leaning against Abbot, taking a breather. #T3#
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Abbot avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
Abbot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Abbot.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen stalls.
Meikalainen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.
Abbot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abbot tries to score a body lock takedown but Meikalainen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Meikalainen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
Abbot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abbot changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meikalainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abbot throws a hook but Meikalainen avoids it easily.
Meikalainen cracks Abbot with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matti Meikalainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Matti Meikalainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Lupe 11
Date: Jul 08, 2018

#R1#
Meikalainen lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Taras Shevchenko has been cut.
Meikalainen stuns Shevchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meikalainen connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Meikalainen forces Shevchenko back against the cage and clinches.
Shevchenko fails to pull guard.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko leaning against his opponent.
Shevchenko effectively controlling the action here.
Shevchenko receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Meikalainen misses with the head strike.
Meikalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shevchenkos head.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Meikalainen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Shevchenko goes for a takedown attempt but Meikalainen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meikalainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shevchenko. Meikalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shevchenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Meikalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko is trying to drag Meikalainen to the mat but Meikalainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Shevchenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Shevchenko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shevchenko is struggling to control the position.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taras Shevchenko.
Shevchenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meikalainen to score with a decent uppercut.
Shevchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Meikalainen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matti Meikalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meikalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Shevchenko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a big shot that misses.
Meikalainen throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Meikalainen misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Meikalainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Meikalainen is struggling to control the position.
Shevchenko is pushing Meikalainen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meikalainen.
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko is working for takedown but Meikalainen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meikalainen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meikalainen stalls.
Shevchenko fails to pull guard. #T4#
Meikalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shevchenko up against the cage.
Shevchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meikalainen is working Shevchenko over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Shevchenko throws a head punch that misses.
Shevchenko can't get the takedown.
Shevchenko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch.
Shevchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Meikalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Shevchenko misses with a looping right.
Shevchenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meikalainen is looking to counter punch.
Shevchenko looks to land a left hand but Meikalainen moved out of range nicely.
Meikalainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Shevchenko misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shevchenko throws out a loose jab but Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meikalainen moves out of range as Shevchenko strikes.#CL#
Meikalainen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen lands with a left to the head.
Shevchenko looking to stall.
Shevchenko blocking some punches.
Shevchenko being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meikalainen.
The referee calls for Shevchenko to work.
The referee calls for Shevchenko to work.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shevchenko is stalling here.
Shevchenko being controlled against the cage.
Meikalainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Meikalainen.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shevchenko's elbow.
Shevchenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meikalainen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shevchenko stalling. #TD2#
Shevchenko pulls guard.
Meikalainen trying to control but Shevchenko is working from the bottom.
Meikalainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shevchenko keeping moving, preventing Meikalainen from controlling successfully.
Meikalainen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meikalainen preventing the sweep.
Shevchenko is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Meikalainen slips nicely into half guard.
Meikalainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meikalainen trying to control the action but Shevchenko is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shevchenko actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meikalainen blocks the strikes from Shevchenko.
Meikalainen prevents Shevchenko from improving his position.
Meikalainen is trying to control the action in half guard but Shevchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meikalainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shevchenko won't allow Meikalainen to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shevchenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meikalainen pulls his head out easily.
Meikalainen trying to control the action but Shevchenko is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meikalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shevchenko can do to turn this around?
Shevchenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meikalainen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Meikalainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meikalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Shevchenko controls his hands.
Shevchenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shevchenko wants a takedown but no success here.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
Meikalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shevchenko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taras Shevchenko's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shevchenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meikalainen defending well as Shevchenko loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Meikalainen rushes Shevchenko and presses him up against the cage.
Meikalainen tries to throw a body punch but Shevchenko avoids it by throwing Meikalainen back against the cage.
Meikalainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Meikalainen avoids the elbow strike from Shevchenko, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meikalainen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
That has opened up Taras Shevchenko's cut even more.
Meikalainen is working Shevchenko over against the cage.
Meikalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shevchenko up against the cage.
Meikalainen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen just leaning against Shevchenko, taking a breather.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Matti Meikalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Meikalainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shevchenko slows down the pace here.
Meikalainen leaning against his opponent.
Meikalainen is trying to maintain a safe position but Shevchenko gets an underhook and turns Meikalainen into the cage.
Shevchenko blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko is trying to stall.
Meikalainen stalls.
Shevchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shevchenko.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meikalainen as Shevchenko tries to tie him up.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Meikalainen lands with a light punch inside.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shevchenko as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
Meikalainen lands a left hand.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Taras Shevchenko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Meikalainen throws a head punch that misses.
Meikalainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Shevchenko. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Meikalainen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meikalainen scores with a hook to the body.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Shevchenko prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Shevchenko tries to pull guard but Meikalainen won't allow it.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taras Shevchenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meikalainen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shevchenko taking a breather.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Shevchenko manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T4#
Meikalainen lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Meikalainen. #CUT#
Taras Shevchenko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meikalainen misses with a body punch.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matti Meikalainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Taras Shevchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shevchenko just leaning against Meikalainen, taking a breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matti Meikalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meikalainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matti Meikalainen!
Matti Meikalainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 495
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Fenix loads up on a big right hand but Meikalainen slips the punch.
Meikalainen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fenix throws out a loose jab but Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Meikalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Fenix avoids the head kick by Meikalainen.
Fenix checks a leg kick.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen misses with a body shot
and Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Meikalainen misses #TD2#
and Fenix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meikalainen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meikalainen is trying to get back to half guard.
Fenix landing strikes.
Meikalainen is looking for a sweep.
Meikalainen defending against the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Fenix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meikalainen is trying to control Fenix's posture but Fenix avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fenix working the head with strikes. #T1#
Meikalainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fenix tries to score with some ground and pound. Meikalainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fenix tries to score with some ground and pound. Meikalainen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fenix landing strikes.
Meikalainen dodges the ground and pound from Fenix.
Fenix landing strikes.
Meikalainen tries to bench press Fenix off him but Fenix keeps the position.
Meikalainen is working hard here to advance position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Meikalainen struggling a bit here.#T2#
Fenix cracks Meikalainen with a big elbow.
Fenix lands a few punches from side control.
Meikalainen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Meikalainen is pushing Fenix's head away, looking to escape. Fenix manages to hold on to the position though.
Fenix lands a nice forearm strike.
Who's going to make the next move?
Meikalainen manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fenix is working for a kimura but Meikalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
Meikalainen tries to roll over but Fenix keeps him under control.
Meikalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fenix.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Meikalainen is trying to maintain the position but Fenix is very close to passing his half guard.
Meikalainen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Meikalainen gets full guard.
Meikalainen looking to control.
Meikalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Fenix chips away with some ground and pound.
Meikalainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fenix.
Fenix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meikalainen seems keen to control Fenix's posture.
Fenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Meikalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Meikalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meikalainen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fenix stopping the sweep attempt from Meikalainen.
Fenix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fenix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fenix stopping the sweep attempt from Meikalainen.
Fenix postures up.
Fenix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meikalainen thows a leg kick but Fenix checks it
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meikalainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fenix wants to counter with a clinch but Meikalainen pushes him away.
Fenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Meikalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Fenix's shoulder, as Fenix tries to avoid the shot.
Meikalainen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Meikalainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Fenix counters with a shoot takedown. Meikalainen fights it but they end up in guard.
Fenix postures up.
Meikalainen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fenix wants to control from the top but Meikalainen keeps moving.
Meikalainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fenix manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix being controlled here, momentarily.
Marcus Fenix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fenix looking to control. #T1#
Meikalainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meikalainen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Meikalainen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Meikalainen trying to control the position but Fenix is working away.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meikalainen wants to control for a moment but Fenix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fenix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fenix trying to control from the bottom.
Meikalainen is pressing down on Fenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fenix is holding on for now.
Meikalainen content to control rather than advance.
Fenix controlling the position for now.#T3#
Meikalainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenix keeps working.
Meikalainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meikalainen swings for the body but Fenix moves out of range.
Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Fenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meikalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fenix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fenix looks for a takedown but Meikalainen sprawls well.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meikalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Meikalainen scores with a three punch combo!
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Meikalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Fenix blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meikalainen's elbow.
Meikalainen lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Fenix's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
Meikalainen is trying to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fenix blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
Fenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meikalainen throws a front kick aimed at Fenix's knee but Fenix avoids it well.
Fenix lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Meikalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fenix throws a head kick but Meikalainen moves out of range.
Fenix misses with a head kick.
Meikalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fenix keeps the fight on the outside.
Meikalainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen throws a body punch but Fenix moves out of range.
Meikalainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Meikalainen misses. #T1#
Meikalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fenix wants to clinch.
Fenix lands with a straight right. Meikalainen didn't see that one coming.
Fenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meikalainen works over Fenix's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Meikalainen connects with a leg kick. Fenix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Meikalainen rushes Fenix and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix stalling the fight.
Meikalainen stalling.
Meikalainen lands a left hand.
Fenix has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meikalainen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fenix can turn it around.#T2#
A body shot lands from Fenix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Fenix.
Fenix just leaning against Meikalainen, taking a breather.
Meikalainen misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Fenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Meikalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Meikalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Meikalainen tries to clinch
and Fenix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meikalainen thinking.
A big right from Fenix misses.
Meikalainen blocks a jab.
Meikalainen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meikalainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Meikalainen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenix moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Fenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meikalainen tries to clinch there but Fenix circles away.
Fenix takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meikalainen cracks a nice hook into Fenix's ribs.
Fenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fenix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Fenix.
Fenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Meikalainen takes the fight into the clinch.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fenix fails to pull guard.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
Fenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meikalainen has Fenix pushed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Meikalainen stalling the fight.
Meikalainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Meikalainen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matti Meikalainen.
I think Meikalainen 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matti Meikalainen!
Matti Meikalainen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 488
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Meikalainen tests Rastila's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
It looks like Veikko Rastila has been cut.
Meikalainen throws an overhand right that lands on Rastila's shoulder, as Rastila tries to avoid the shot.
Meikalainen lands with a straight right. Rastila didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Rastila.
Rastila motions for Meikalainen to come forward. Rastila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Meikalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Rastila counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rastila takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rastila misses with a body shot.
Meikalainen misses with a straight right.
Meikalainen checks a leg kick.
Meikalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rastila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rastila uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meikalainen.
Rastila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Meikalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Meikalainen fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rastila to counter with a crisp jab.
Rastila connects with a body shot that sends Meikalainen's belly button to the back.
Meikalainen slips a straight right by Rastila.#T1#
Rastila delivers a nice body kick.
Meikalainen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Rastila throws a solid leg kick but Meikalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rastila.
Meikalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen moves out of range as Rastila strikes.
Meikalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Rastila's head.
Rastila throws a solid leg kick but Meikalainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rastila.
A quick step to the side and Meikalainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meikalainen throws a leg kick
letting Rastila counter with a right hand.
Rastila throws a wild body kick that Meikalainen sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Rastila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL#
Meikalainen gets a clinch.
Meikalainen prevents Rastila from breaking the clinch.
Meikalainen tries to work over Rastila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Meikalainen.
Rastila letting Meikalainen take a breather here.
A right hook to the body lands for Rastila.
Meikalainen is breathing heavily.#T2#
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
Rastila has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meikalainen wants to clinch but Rastila slips to the side
and Rastila counters with a leg kick.
Meikalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rastila manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Meikalainen misses
and Rastila counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rastila takes a swing at Meikalainen's ribcage but misses.
Meikalainen blocks a leg kick.
Rastila keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meikalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rastila lands a jab to Meikalainen's midsection.
Rastila lands with a hook. Meikalainen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Meikalainen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rastila pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rastila tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Rastila throws a leg kick but Meikalainen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rastila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rastila swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meikalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rastila steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Meikalainen clinches up against the cage.
Meikalainen scores with a hook to the body.
Meikalainen lands an uppercut.
Meikalainen throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rastila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meikalainen stalling against the cage.
Meikalainen prevents Rastila from breaking the clinch.
Meikalainen prevents Rastila from breaking the clinch.
Meikalainen avoiding damage.
Meikalainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rastila backwards. #T4##BC2#
Rastila manages to break the clinch.
Rastila throws a leg kick but Meikalainen sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Meikalainen moves into range and clinches up with Rastila.
Rastila fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen avoiding damage.
Meikalainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meikalainen.
A frustrated look appears on Rastila's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meikalainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meikalainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rastila up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meikalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rastila moves away.
Rastila takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 Matti Meikalainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meikalainen, right into the meat.
Rastila blocks a leg kick.
Meikalainen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Meikalainen tries to clinch but Rastila is having none of it.
Rastila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rastila throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meikalainen is looking to counter the offense by Rastila and move into the clinch.
Rastila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rastila throws a sloppy head kick and Meikalainen moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Rastila.
Meikalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meikalainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rastila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rastila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some bone on bone action there as Meikalainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meikalainen scores with a one two! Rastila had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meikalainen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Meikalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rastila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meikalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rastila is breathing heavily.
Meikalainen wants to slow Rastila down by chopping away at his legs.
Meikalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rastila.
Rastila slips a jab from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice body kick from Rastila.
Meikalainen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meikalainen checks a leg kick.
Rastila takes one to the side of the head.
Meikalainen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rastila takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Meikalainen pushes Rastila up against the cage in a clinch.
Rastila is trying to force a seperation but Meikalainen has the dominant position.
Meikalainen scores with a shot to the side of Rastila's head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Meikalainen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T2#
Rastila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rastila tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rastila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
Rastila working hard to break the clinch.
Rastila lands a shot to the body.
Meikalainen keeps control of Rastila as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meikalainen is working Rastila over against the cage.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
Meikalainen lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meikalainen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rastila's elbow. #T3#
Meikalainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rastila wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meikalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meikalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rastila up against the cage.
Meikalainen seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Rastila wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Rastila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Meikalainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen.
Rastila just leaning against Meikalainen, taking a breather.
Meikalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rastila up against the cage.
Meikalainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Meikalainen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4##BC2#
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila tries to land a front kick but Meikalainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meikalainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Meikalainen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meikalainen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Meikalainen darts in and clinches Rastila up against the cage.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Rastila takes a shot to the head.
Rastila can't break the clinch.
Meikalainen tries to work over Rastila's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meikalainen lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Meikalainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rastila is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matti Meikalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Veikko Rastila's cut.
That's time! Meikalainen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Meikalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Meikalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rastila is just out of range.
Rastila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Meikalainen is looking to wear down Rastila with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meikalainen misses with a straight left.
Meikalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the body from Rastila misses
and Meikalainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rastila ducks under a wild hook from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rastila looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Meikalainen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rastila misses with a looping right.#CL#
Meikalainen clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Rastila's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rastila throws a hook but Meikalainen avoids it easily.
Meikalainen blocks a head kick by Rastila.
Rastila takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Rastila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rastila fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meikalainen checks it well.
Rastila pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Meikalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Rastila.
Meikalainen stuns Rastila with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meikalainen digs a good hook to Rastila's body.
Meikalainen misses with a few strikes there.
Rastila throws a front kick aimed at Meikalainen's knee but Meikalainen avoids it well.
Meikalainen connects with a leg kick. Rastila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab lands there for Meikalainen.
Rastila connects with a leg kick. Meikalainen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rastila throws a series of punches but Meikalainen avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Meikalainen rushes Rastila and presses him up against the cage.
Rastila letting Meikalainen take a breather here.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rastila's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rastila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meikalainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rastila can do to turn this around?
Rastila goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rastilas head.
Matti Meikalainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meikalainen pushes Rastila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Rastila is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Veikko Rastila's cut even more.
Meikalainen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rastila is still on wobbly legs! Can Meikalainen finish him?
Rastila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Come on Meikalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meikalainen pushes Rastila against the cage. Meikalainen is working some dirty boxing. Meikalainen pushes off with a quick right hook! Rastila goes down! Rastila tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Meikalainen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Meikalainen!
A very excited looking Matti Meikalainen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 477
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1##CL#
Meikalainen moves into the clinch.
Meikalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen wants to stall.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Meikalainen.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meikalainen.
I was talking to Meikalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meikalainen lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Meikalainen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meikalainen. #T1#
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meikalainen is pushing Marsh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marsh's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch but Marsh improves position.
Marsh lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Marsh lands with a left to the head.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Marsh lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marsh.
Marsh stalling against the cage.
Marsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsh lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Marsh fails to land.
Marsh is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marsh lands a shot to the body.
Meikalainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsh's elbow. #T3#
Meikalainen stalls.
Meikalainen stalling in the clinch but Marsh improves position.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Meikalainen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right hand to the body from Marsh.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Marsh lands a shoulder strike.
Marsh wants to stall.
Meikalainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meikalainen tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meikalainen is looking to control Marsh's arms but Marsh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Meikalainen has his back to the cage. #T4#
Marsh prevents a body shot from Meikalainen.
Marsh lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Marsh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsh.
Marsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Meikalainen controls his hands.
Come on Meikalainen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marsh pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marsh misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meikalainen misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Marsh dominated that round.
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.
#R2##CL#
Meikalainen clinches with his opponent.
Marsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meikalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Meikalainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marsh working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Meikalainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marsh tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marsh tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh tries a body shot but Meikalainen blocks it.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsh.
Marsh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Meikalainen.
Marsh is trying to maintain a safe position but Meikalainen gets an underhook and turns Marsh into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Meikalainen tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen tries to work over Marsh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marsh misses with some punches.
Meikalainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshs head.
Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen wants to stall.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marsh lands with a right hand. #T2#
Meikalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meikalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsh.
Marsh lands a jab to Meikalainen's midsection.
Meikalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Meikalainen blocks it well.
Meikalainen throws out a loose jab but Marsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Marsh sends Meikalainen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Marsh is motioning to the referee to let Meikalainen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Meikalainen ducks under a wild hook from Marsh.
Meikalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marsh lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Meikalainen - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Marsh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Marsh!
Stan Marsh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 469
Date: Sep 07, 2016

#R1#
A head kick misses from Morgan. #CL#
Meikalainen pushes Morgan up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Meikalainen.
Meikalainen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen stalling against the cage.
Meikalainen blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Meikalainen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Meikalainen effectively controlling the action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meikalainen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards. #T1#
Meikalainen slowing the pace effectively.
Meikalainen tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
A hook to the body from Meikalainen.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meikalainen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morgan up against the cage.
Meikalainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meikalainen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meikalainen scores with a jab.
Meikalainen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meikalainen throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Meikalainen drops Morgan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Morgan looks back up at him and smiles so Meikalainen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#
It looks like Jason Morgan has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meikalainen moves in close and cracks Morgan with a massive right hand! Morgan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Meikalainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matti Meikalainen!
Our winner, Matti Meikalainen, 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.
In defeat, Jason Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'i see the pastures ahead....and they look green and inviting...Mic drop bitches'.

Event: CEC 462
Date: Aug 05, 2016

#R1#
Meikalainen throws a low kick but Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meikalainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Meikalainen has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen working aggressively here.
Meikalainen leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Meikalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meikalainens head.
Meikalainen stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunt.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands a good knee to the midsection. Meikalainen won't want to take too many of those.
Meikalainen is breathing heavily.
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!
Hunt tries a knee to the head but Meikalainen blocks it. #T1#
A short right from Hunt.
Meikalainen taking a breather.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meikalainen has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Meikalainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Matt Hunt has been cut.
Hunt letting Meikalainen take a breather here.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meikalainen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meikalainen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is working Meikalainen over against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt tries to land knees in the clinch but Meikalainen avoids the damage to the body.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Meikalainen is stalling here.
Meikalainen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
Hunt looking to throw knees to the head but Meikalainen is blocking nicely.
Hunt tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meikalainen backwards.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meikalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meikalainen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt missing with knees to the body.
Hunt crunches a lovely knee into Meikalainen's ribcage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meikalainen misses with the head strike.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Hunt tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Meikalainen.
A short right from Meikalainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Meikalainen.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt is leaning against Meikalainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt cracks Meikalainen with a nice body shot.#KD2#
Hunt lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Meikalainen goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Hunt in side control. #ROC2#
Meikalainen is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Matti Meikalainen has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to advance to mount but Meikalainen denies him.
Oh Meikalainen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt advances to mount.
Hunt wants to take Meikalainen's back but he can't do it this time.
Meikalainen seems to have got his legs back now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Meikalainen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hunt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Hunt!
An out of breath Matt Hunt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CEC 457
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Meikalainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meikalainen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Meikalainen is looking to counter with a body kick.
DaCoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DaCoca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meikalainen.
DaCoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Meikalainen counters with a quick kick to the body but DaCoca blocks it.#CL2#
DaCoca drives through and clinches with Meikalainen against the cage.
Meikalainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DaCoca gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Meikalainen takes a shot to the head.
DaCoca gets through Meikalainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen blocks an uppercut.
Meikalainen blocks a body shot from DaCoca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meikalainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Meikalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meikalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DaCoca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Meikalainen to work.
DaCoca trying to control the position but instead, Meikalainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed DaCoca into the cage.#T1#
Meikalainen tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
DaCoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen trying to control the position but instead, DaCoca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Meikalainen into the cage.
Meikalainen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DaCoca letting Meikalainen take a breather here.
Meikalainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DaCoca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Meikalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaCoca misses with a series of wild punches.
Meikalainen lands a nice shot that snaps DaCoca's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
Meikalainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meikalainen misses with a hook to the body
and DaCoca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meikalainen thinking. #T2#
Meikalainen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meikalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DaCoca lands with a nice body punch.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaCoca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meikalainen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaCoca's calf.
DaCoca circles away from the clinch attempt.
DaCoca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meikalainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen throws a body punch but DaCoca moves out of range.
DaCoca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for DaCoca.
Meikalainen is breathing heavily.
DaCoca scores with a body shot.
DaCoca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DaCoca misses with the combination.
DaCoca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DaCoca keeps the fight on the outside.
DaCoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meikalainen moves out of range of the strikes.#T3##CL2#
DaCoca rushes Meikalainen and presses him up against the cage.
DaCoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meikalainen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meikalainen slows down the pace here.
DaCoca slowing the pace effectively.
Meikalainen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Meikalainen blocking some punches.
Meikalainen scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Meikalainen pushes DaCoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DaCoca tries to work over Meikalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meikalainen looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T4##BC2#
DaCoca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaCoca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
DaCoca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meikalainen tries to clinch but DaCoca moves out of range.
DaCoca throws out a loose jab but Meikalainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meikalainen cracks DaCoca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meikalainen moves in looking to clinch but DaCoca pushes him off.
And DaCoca responds with a good body kick, but Meikalainen manages to step out the way in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meikalainen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DaCoca swings for the body but Meikalainen moves out of range.
Meikalainen swings for the body but DaCoca moves out of range.
Meikalainen misses with a straight right.
DaCoca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meikalainen jabs at DaCoca's body.
Meikalainen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DaCoca throws a hook but Meikalainen blocks it.
DaCoca moves in looking to clinch but Meikalainen pushes him off.
Meikalainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles DaCoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles DaCoca's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
DaCoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meikalainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DaCoca is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meikalainen rather than just go for the knockout.
Meikalainen throws a head kick that misses.
DaCoca misses with a wild body shot.
Meikalainen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces DaCoca back to the cage. Meikalainen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DaCoca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Meikalainen clinches up with DaCoca and pushes him back against the cage.
DaCoca lands with a short shot to the head.
Meikalainen trying to stall but DaCoca improves his position.
DaCoca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meikalainen.
Meikalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DaCoca.
Charles DaCoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DaCoca pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meikalainen prevents a body shot from DaCoca.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DaCoca.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DaCoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DaCoca misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DaCoca.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DaCoca lands a right hand.
DaCoca scores with a shot to the side of Meikalainen's head. #ROC2#
Meikalainen is rocked!
DaCoca presses Meikalainen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Meikalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DaCoca lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Meikalainen senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles DaCoca!
An out of breath and clearly excited Charles DaCoca thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Smaug throws a series of punches but Meikalainen avoids them all with ease.
Smaug drops his hands momentarily and Meikalainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Smaug cracks Meikalainen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smaug throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Meikalainen's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Smaug tries to keep at a distance but Meikalainen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smaug blocking some punches.
Smaug blocks an uppercut.
Meikalainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smaug lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug has a couple of punches blocked by Meikalainen.
Meikalainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smaug pushes Meikalainen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meikalainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smaug.
A head punch on the inside from Meikalainen fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smaug tries to throw a body punch but Meikalainen avoids it by throwing Smaug back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Meikalainen breaks the clinch.
A big left from Meikalainen misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meikalainen. #CL2#
Smaug pushes Meikalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meikalainen.
Smaug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smaug misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smaug. #BC#
Meikalainen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meikalainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meikalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Smaug keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smaug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meikalainen checks a leg kick.
Smaug is looking to land body kicks.
Smaug is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meikalainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Smaug lands a slapping body shot.
Meikalainen is breathing heavily.
Smaug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meikalainen takes one on the button.
Smaug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smaug swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Smaug! Meikalainen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cinder Smaug!
A relieved looking Cinder Smaug thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 443
Date: May 04, 2016

#R1#
Loco looks to throw the jab but Meikalainen is out of range.
Loco uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Meikalainen counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loco.
Loco fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Meikalainen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#KD#
Meikalainen lands a big right hand that sends Loco crashing to the mat! Meikalainen stays standing though and waves Loco back to his feet!
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!
Meikalainen misses with a leg kick.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Meikalainen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Meikalainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meikalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Meikalainen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Meikalainen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Loco sprawling to the canvas! Loco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meikalainen finish him?! #ROC#
Loco is rocked!
Meikalainen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Meikalainen finish him?
Loco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meikalainen looks to throw the jab but Loco is out of range.
Loco seems to have recovered his senses.
Loco throws a leg kick but Meikalainen moved away.
Loco looks to score with a jab to the body but Meikalainen is just out of range.
Loco moves out of range of the leg kick from Meikalainen.#T1#
Meikalainen is looking to clinch.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meikalainen sprawls well. Meikalainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been told by Meikalainen's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matti Meikalainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Loco.
Meikalainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Loco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Loco.
El Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen misses with a double jab.
Loco thumps Meikalainen with a low kick.
Loco misses with a hook
and Meikalainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Meikalainen looks to land a right hand but Loco moved out of range.
Loco throws out a counter right but Meikalainen avoids it with no problem.
Meikalainen misses with a low kick.
Meikalainen thuds a left hand into Loco's body.
Meikalainen misses with a body shot.
Loco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco throws a series of punches but Meikalainen avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Loco gets a double leg takedown into Meikalainen's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meikalainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Meikalainen, not yet. #T2#
Meikalainen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Meikalainen is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
Meikalainen controls Loco momentarily but Loco frees himself.
Loco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meikalainen wants to stand and escape but Loco is having none of it. #SU2#
Loco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Meikalainen throws a body punch but Loco moves out of range.
Meikalainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loco.
Loco blocks a leg kick.
Meikalainen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loco misses with an uppercut. Meikalainen saw that one coming.
Loco tries a low kick but Meikalainen avoids it.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meikalainen lands a right hook to the body.
Loco looks to land a combination. Meikalainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meikalainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Loco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meikalainen defending well as Loco loads up on a big left hand.
Meikalainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Loco throws a hook but Meikalainen blocks it.
Meikalainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Meikalainen drops Loco with a beautiful combination! Loco stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meikalainen is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like El Loco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loco misses with a hook. Meikalainen ducked under it nicely.
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meikalainen swivels and escapes.
Matti Meikalainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meikalainen cracks Loco on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Loco falls backwards against the cage. Meikalainen follows up with more strikes that drop Loco to his knees. Meikalainen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Loco! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Meikalainen!
Our winner, Matti Meikalainen, 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.

Event: UPG : Midweek Event 200!
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Meikalainen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sammich's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Sammy Sammich has been cut.
Meikalainen checks a leg kick nicely.
Sammich walks into a jab.
Sammich lands a nice looking body kick.#KD2#
Meikalainen cracks Sammich with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sammich looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meikalainen finish him? #ROC2#
Sammich is rocked!
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!
Meikalainen throws a leg kick which misses Sammich's front leg but catches the back leg as Sammich tries to avoid it.
Meikalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sammich moves away.
Meikalainen misses with a lunging right hand
and Sammich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meikalainen lands a jab to the nose.
Matti Meikalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meikalainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sammich manages to avoid it.
Sammich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Sammich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sammich throws a big shot that misses.
Meikalainen throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Sammich crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matti Meikalainen!
Matti Meikalainen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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