Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hinted manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Hinted looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hinted looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mela advances position into side control!
Hinted tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mela passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hinted !
Hinted is in a horrible position here. Mela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mela scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hinted ? #CUT#
It looks like Mughal Hinted has been cut.#SUB#
Mela is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hinted can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mela working the ground and pound effectively.
Mela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Hinted tries to buck Mela off but he can't manage it.
Hinted is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mela has control of Hinted 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hinted regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Mela wants to finish this one by submission but Hinted is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mela.
Mela prevents Hinted from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Mela working for a guillotine from mount but Hinted is in no mood to give up.
Hinted tries to hold on but Mela postures up.#T2##SUB#
Mela looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Mela.
Hinted tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinted wants to hold on but Mela pushes him away.
Hinted tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mela landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Mela goes for an armbar but Hinted turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hinted .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mela 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.
Hinted throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mela works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Hinted throwing strikes from guard but Mela blocks nicely.
Mela 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.
Mela is trying to keep Hinted in close.
Mela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hinted tries to free his leg and advance position but Mela is retaining full guard.
Mela manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hinted manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hinted looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Hinted has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinted is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mela trying to control but Hinted is working from the bottom.
Mela postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Mela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mughal Hinted 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Hinted has Mela up against the cage in a clinch.
Hinted is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mela is looking to take this one to the mat.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mela has Hinted pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hinted manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hinted scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Antero Mela has been cut.
Hinted misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hinted .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinted content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hinted misses with a knee to the head.
Hinted has a couple of punches blocked by Mela.
Mela working aggressively here.
Hinted tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Hinted misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mela blocks a body shot from Hinted .
Mela is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mela wants a takedown but no success here.
Hinted tries a knee to the head but Mela blocks it.
Hinted looking to throw knees to the head but Mela is blocking nicely.
Mela changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hinted fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hinted has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mela is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mela will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mela swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinted .
Mughal Hinted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hinted is looking to land body kicks.
Mela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinted can do to turn this around?
Mela avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hinted misses with a double jab.
Mela keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Mela cracks Hinted with an open hand slap.
Danga de danga de dang - Mela scores with a four punch combination!
Hinted doesn't manage to clinch there - Mela circles away.
Hinted is looking to clinch but Mela is avoiding it. #TD#
Hinted gets caught napping as Mela dives in and scores a takedown. Hinted manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinted not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hinted wants to sweep but no luck.
Mela pushes down on Hinted 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hinted moves into full guard.
Mela slips nicely into half guard.
Hinted is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mela's back!#T3#
Hinted doesn't have the hooks in and Mela manages to turn into his guard.
Hinted is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mela is controlling him. #SUB2#
Mela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hinted has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mela has managed to get both his arms back between Hinted 's legs - danger averted.
Mela passes into half guard.
Hinted is trying to control but Mela manages to pass to mount!
Mela wants to control the pace but Hinted is squirming around nicely.
Mela looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Mela tries to control but Hinted wriggling away.
Mela controlling the pace for now.
Hinted is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hinted working to try and regain half guard.
Hinted is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mela can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hinted is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mela cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Mela dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hinted wants to clinch up but Mela keeps it at a distance.
Mela swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinted .#TD#
Mela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hinted on his heels. He'll look to pass Hinted 's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Hinted is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mela is aware though and is defending well.
Mela sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hinted keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Hinted wants to stand and escape but Mela is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Antero Mela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Hinted wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD#
Mela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hinted on his heels. He'll look to pass Hinted 's guard now, I'm sure.
Mela won't allow Hinted to get back to his feet.
Mela wants to control from the top but Hinted keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hinted looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Mela is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mela seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Hinted throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Mela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hinted 's guard.
Mela lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Mela seems to be looking for submissions.
Mela performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Hinted looking for submissions off his back.
Mela wants to take a breather but Hinted is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Mela 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.
Hinted trying to hold on to Mela's head to control him but Mela postures up. #SUB#
Mela is looking for a kimura here.
Mela wants to take a breather but Hinted is having none of it.
Mela stops Hinted from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Mela is working for a kimura but Hinted is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Mela is looking for a kimura here.
Antero Mela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mela prevents Hinted from improving his position.#SUB#
Mela wants to work for an arm triangle but Hinted is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinted is trying to control but Mela manages to pass to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Mela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Hinted misses with a head kick.
Mela lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hinted at a distance.
Mela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mela keeps the fight on the outside.
Mela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Mela closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Hinted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mela working the ground and pound.
Hinted is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Hinted throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mela jabs Hinted right on the nose. Hinted blinks but takes it well.
Mela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hinted . #T1##TD2#
Mela drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mela sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Hinted is looking for a triangle here but Mela uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mela in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hinted keeps working. #SUB2#
Mela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mela throws an elbow but Hinted slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Mela is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hinted is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hinted is trying to control Mela's posture but Mela avoids it. #T2#
Hinted tries to bench press Mela off him but Mela keeps the position.
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Hinted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hinted gets back to half guard.
Mela tries to pass to full mount but Hinted defends it.
Mela working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3##SUB#
Hinted is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mela pulls his head out easily.
Mela is trying to control the action in half guard but Hinted is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mela is working for a submission of some sort.
Mela throwing shots but Hinted is blocking nicely.
Mela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES#
Hinted kicks Mela off and gets back to his feet.
Mela lands with a nice body punch.
Mughal Hinted is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##CL#
Mela gets tackled into the cage by Hinted . Hinted maintains the clinch.
Mela is trying to drag Hinted to the mat but Hinted just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Hinted .
Mela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hinted looking to slow down the pace here.
Hinted lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hinted trying to control the position but instead, Mela has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hinted into the cage.
Hinted lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hinted misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinted looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antero Mela will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Hinted moves into the clinch.
Mela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mela is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hinted is defending well.
Hinted looking to throw knees to the head but Mela is blocking nicely.
Mela has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hinted after a bit of a struggle.
Hinted is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hinted looking to stall.
Maybe Hinted would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Hinted is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinted misses with an elbow over the top.
Hinted trying to land knees to the body.
Mela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hinted pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mughal Hinted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hinted . #T1#
Mela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hinted goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hinted scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hinted misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mela.
Hinted stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mela lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hinted backwards.
Mela struggles to land a body shot inside as Hinted controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hinted creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mela on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mela tries to score a body lock takedown but Hinted shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hinted is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hinted looking to throw knees to the head but Mela is blocking nicely. #T2#
Hinted tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mela prevents a body shot from Hinted .
Mela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mela scores with a shot to the side of Hinted 's head.
Hinted stalling in the clinch.
Hinted with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hinted lands an elbow just above Mela 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinted scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Antero Mela has been cut.#TD2#
Mela has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hinted is trying to keep an underhook but Mela manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hinted wants to control but Mela is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mela 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. #SUB2#
Mela is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hinted sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Mela trying to control the action but Hinted is working from the bottom.
Mela looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Mela is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hinted is just riding it out for now. Mela eventually gives up the hold.
Hinted moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mela prevents Hinted from getting back to his feet.
Mela wants to control from the top but Hinted keeps moving.
Mela pushes down on Hinted 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hinted trying to control but Mela postures up.
Mela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hinted wants to control but Mela is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela is keen to just control but Hinted is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mughal Hinted dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antero Mela's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hinted throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hinted looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hinted tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hinted is looking to clinch.
Hinted takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Mughal Hinted has been cut.
Hinted tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mela misses with the combination. #TD2#
Mela shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hinted is trying to defend but Mela finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinted tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Mela manages to move to mount! #T1#
Hinted is squirming around, avoiding Mela's attempts to control the action.
Mela sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mela has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hinted 's face.
Hinted is trying to escape the mount.
Mela looking to control but Hinted is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Mela moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hinted has worked his arm free - good work by Hinted !
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinted is pushing Mela's head away, looking to escape. Mela manages to hold on to the position though.
Mela taking a breather here.
Mela trying to control the position but Hinted is working away.
Hinted is trying to buck Mela off.
Mela wants to control but Hinted is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mela working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hinted gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinted looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Mela is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hinted is refusing to be controlled, as Mela sits in half guard. #SUB#
Hinted looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Mela throwing shots but Hinted is blocking nicely.
Mela wants to take a breather but Hinted is having none of it.
Mela content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hinted gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mela is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mela blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Mela comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mela has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2017

#R1#
Saint-Perrilloux throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mela counters with a shoot takedown. Saint-Perrilloux fights it but they end up in guard.
Mela slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mela looking to pass the guard.
Saint-Perrilloux keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Mela tries to free his leg and advance position but Saint-Perrilloux is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saint-Perrilloux keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Saint-Perrilloux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mela looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mela stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Saint-Perrilloux has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Mela manages to get his head free but now Saint-Perrilloux has transitioned to an armbar! Mela grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Saint-Perrilloux! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Batista shoots in for a takedown but Mela shows good takedown defense.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Mela lands a nice looking body shot.
Mela paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Mela.
Mela lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Batista 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Batista walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Batista limp body while Mela jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Mela!

Event: DUEL#81 Haack vs Arjuna
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1#
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller scores with the left hand. Mela knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Mela closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Miller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mela looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mela changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mela swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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!
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
Mela misses with a looping left.
It appears Miller was looking to counter with a kick there.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Mela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Mela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Mela catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Miller throws the left hand but Mela avoids the punch easily.
Miller stuffs the takedown attempt from Mela. Mela gets slowly back to his feet.
Mela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Miller catches Mela right on the button with a cross.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Mela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller moves out of range as Mela strikes.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Miller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mela dives in for a single leg takedown but Miller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marv Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
Miller scores with the left hand. Mela knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Mela ducks down to avoid it.
Miller cracks the inside of Mela's front leg. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller tries to work over Mela's front leg with a kick but Mela checks it.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mela.
Miller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller looks to land a body kick but Mela moved away.
Mela feints the counter takedown.
Mela misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Marv Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Mela.
Mela with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller with a jab.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circling - Mela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Mela goes for a double leg but Miller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miller continues to drive forward.
Miller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mela's hands.
Mela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Miller gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Miller keeping full guard, as Mela tries to pass.
My spies in AK Beasties inform me that Mela has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miller 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.#T4#
Mela's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mela wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Mela is proving a slippery customer.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mela fails with the takedown
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Miller!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marv Miller dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Miller misses with a hook. Mela ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Miller.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mela.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Mela's ribs.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Mela avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mela scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mela ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Mela down.
Miller avoids the body shot from Mela.
A jab from Miller misses.
Miller throws a hook but Mela blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Mela blocks the leg kick.
And Mela tries to counter it with a takedown but Miller pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Mela fails with a takedown attempt.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Mela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Mela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mela.
Miller throws the kick towards the body but Mela avoids it.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mela.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Miller.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Miller scores with a shot to the body.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Mela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Miller leaves Mela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marv Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
A jab lands there for Miller.
A telegraphed right hand from Mela misses the target.
Mela moves away from the strike by Miller.
Mela slips under a jab.
Miller is looking to land body kicks.
Miller cracks the inside of Mela's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Miller avoids the body shot from Mela.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Mela in the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mela.
A big right from Miller misses.
Mela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mela throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mela checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Mela lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.
Miller catches Mela with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Mela's defenses. #ROC#
Mela is rocked!
Miller drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mela right on the button. Mela goes down! Miller follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Miller gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marv Miller!
Marv Miller made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

Event: DUEL#73 Makaaja vs Fanning
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Mela closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andersson circles away.
Andersson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mela ducks under a wild hook from Andersson.
Mela with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mela misses with a takedown
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Mela.
Andersson lands with a right hand.
Andersson feints and then cracks Mela's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mela down.
Andersson takes a swing at Mela's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andersson. That's going to slow Mela down.
Mela moves out of range of the leg kick from Andersson.
Andersson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mela misses with a takedown attempt
and Andersson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andersson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mela momentarily. #T1#
Mela misses with a body shot.
Mela walks into a left hand.
Andersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mela lands a really nice looking cross but Andersson seems unphased.
Andersson tries to bum rush Mela with a series of wild strikes but Mela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Andersson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mela sprawling to the canvas! Mela rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andersson finish him?! #ROC#
Mela is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersson weaves into range and cracks Mela right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Mela goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Andersson is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Mela does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mela.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Mela avoids it with no problem.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Mela.
Mela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Mela closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tucker's guard.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mela controls the pace.
Mela passes into half guard.
Tucker tries to get to full guard but Mela has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mela in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Mela is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Mela is looking for a kimura but Tucker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mela to get the leverage.
Tucker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mela wants to take a breather but Tucker is having none of it. #SUB#
Mela is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
Tucker is in trouble now - Mela has advanced to mount! #T2#
Mela looking to control but Tucker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mela lands with some strikes.
Mela unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Mela goes for an armbar but Tucker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tucker.
Mela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tucker's guard. #REVR#
Mela wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Mela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mela has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tucker taking shots to the head. #SUB#
Mela looking to secure an arm triangle but Tucker defends it well.
Mela throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mela throwing strikes here but Tucker is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tucker is in a horrible position here. Mela smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Mela wants to control the pace but Tucker is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Mela swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tucker is now in Mela's guard. A big mistake from Mela there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Mela working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Mela dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mela.
Tucker defending well as Mela loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Tucker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mela lands with a shot to the body.
Mela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Mela backs off Tucker throws a huge counter combo but Mela manages to avoid it all.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Mela was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tucker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tucker.
Mela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mela shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mela gets slowly back to his feet.
Mela throws a sloppy body shot
and Tucker counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Mela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like John Tucker has been cut.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tucker throws a series of strikes that have Mela backpedaling.
John Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker stuffs the takedown.
Mela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker is looking for the big counter here.
Mela lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Mela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mela misses with an uppercut
and Tucker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tucker can do to turn this around?
Tucker connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck for Mela with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mela works Tucker's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Tucker swings for the body but Mela moves out of range.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Mela.
Tucker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mela fails with the takedown.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Some wild striking there from Mela.
Mela doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Mela digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker throws the left hand but Mela avoids the punch easily.
Mela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tucker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Mela avoids it with no problem.
Mela throws a one two combo.
Mela takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Mela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mela misses the target.
A big right from Tucker misses.
Tucker slips a jab from Mela.
A little jabbing left from Tucker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
John Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tucker.
Tucker scores with a body shot.
Tucker scores with a sloppy right hand. Mela should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Mela.
Mela moves out of range of the strikes.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
Mela goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Mela doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tucker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mela walks into a left hand. #T4#
Mela throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mela throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Mela looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Mela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Mela avoids it with no problem.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mela misses with a looping right.
Mela scores with a nice head shot.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mela misses.
Mela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mela misses with a hook.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mela misses with a straight right.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mela.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antero Mela will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Tucker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mela scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tucker in his tracks.
Tucker throws a jab but it's blocked by Mela.
Tucker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Mela misses the shot to the body.
Mela moves away from the strike by Tucker.
Mela loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Mela closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mela dives in and grabs Tucker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tucker pushes down on Mela's head and hops out.
Mela moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mela misses.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mela takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
Mela cracks a nice hook into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker stalks Mela and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mela's face. Mela staggers backwards, shaken.
Mela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker throws a hook but Mela avoids it easily.
Tucker lands with a straight right. Mela didn't see that one coming.
John Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker punishes Mela's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Tucker misses
and Mela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tucker swinging wildly here.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Tucker misses with a series of wild punches.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker takes a swing at Mela's ribcage but misses.
Tucker lands with a good body shot.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Mela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tucker.
Mela ducks right into an uppercut from Tucker.
Mela slips under a jab.
Mela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Mela ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antero Mela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mela.
Tucker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tucker tries to bum rush Mela with a series of wild strikes but Mela uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mela fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tucker finds it's way through Mela's defenses.
Mela connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tucker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mela lands an overhand right.
Tucker throws a lazy right hand but Mela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mela.
Mela cracks Tucker with an open hand slap.
Mela lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Mela throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tucker tries to move into range but Mela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tucker lands with an uppercut that bounces Mela off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mela pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Mela working aggressively here.
Mela lands a body shot.
Mela tries to throw a body punch but Tucker avoids it by throwing Mela back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mela.
Tucker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tucker wants to get back to striking at distance but Mela won't allow it.
Mela blocks an uppercut.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Mela gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mela trying to pass the guard but Tucker defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mela lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Tucker.
I think Mela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Mela!
The defeated John Tucker had this to say: 'Thanks my fans for their support.'.

Event: BMP 52 (Proctor vs Raginis)
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by Rocket.
Rocket connects with a single shot there.
Mela drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
It looks like Antero Mela has been cut.
Giovanni Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocket moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mela was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocket.
Nice cross by Rocket.
Rocket ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.
Mela thuds a left hand into Rocket's body.
Mela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mela.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mela throws a body punch but Rocket moves out of range.
Rocket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mela takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Rocket drops Mela with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mela looks back up at him and smiles so Rocket waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Mela is rocked!#T1#
Rocket moves in close and cracks Mela with a massive right hand! Mela, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rocket!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giovanni Rocket!

Event: BMP 51 (Proctor vs Dre Parker)
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Doofenshmirtz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Doofenshmirtz misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mela decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doofenshmirtz's guard.
Mela passes into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control but Mela is keeping busy.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep. Mela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz actively working from the bottom here.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get to full guard but Mela has control of the leg.
Mela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doofenshmirtz wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Doofenshmirtz tries to get to full guard but Mela has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Doofenshmirtz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mela wants to control from the top but Doofenshmirtz keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mela has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doofenshmirtz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Doofenshmirtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doofenshmirtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mela looking to control.
Doofenshmirtz with a nice head shot there.
Doofenshmirtz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Doofenshmirtz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mela is retaining full guard.
Mela controls Doofenshmirtz momentarily but Doofenshmirtz frees himself.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doofenshmirtz postures up.
Doofenshmirtz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Doofenshmirtz throws a big right hand that misses.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control from the top but Mela keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Mela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doofenshmirtz landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mela trying to keep a closed guard but Doofenshmirtz is proving a slippery customer.
Doofenshmirtz preventing the sweep.
Doofenshmirtz lands a couple of elbows.
Doofenshmirtz wants to control from the top but Mela keeps moving.
Doofenshmirtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Doofenshmirtz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mela might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doofenshmirtz throwing strikes from guard but Mela blocks nicely.
Mela striking off his back.
Mela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mela preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mela won't allow Doofenshmirtz to sweep him here.
Mela stays in close to Doofenshmirtz's body and controls the position.
Mela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep.
Doofenshmirtz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mela trying to control from Doofenshmirtz's half guard. Doofenshmirtz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mela stays in close to Doofenshmirtz's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela postures up. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mela defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Heinz Doofenshmirtz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mela scores with a decent looking hook.
Mela missing with a left hand there. Doofenshmirtz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doofenshmirtz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mela takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doofenshmirtz throws a body punch but Mela moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doofenshmirtz, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Doofenshmirtz.
A low kick from Doofenshmirtz misses #TD#
and Mela counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Doofenshmirtz!
Mela is looking to take a break and control but Doofenshmirtz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doofenshmirtz tries to buck Mela off but Mela is having none of it.#T1#
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control Mela's posture but Mela avoids it.
Mela slows the pace down.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to improve his position.
Doofenshmirtz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mela prevents Doofenshmirtz from improving his position.
Doofenshmirtz trying to hold on to Mela's head to control him but Mela postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doofenshmirtz is looking for a sweep. Mela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mela moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Doofenshmirtz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Mela is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doofenshmirtz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Doofenshmirtz is not content to let Mela control the position. #T3#
Doofenshmirtz is looking to reverse the position.
Mela tries to move to mount but Doofenshmirtz blocks the move with his legs.
Doofenshmirtz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mela's best efforts.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mela pulls his head out easily.
Doofenshmirtz trying to control here.
Mela throws a strike but Doofenshmirtz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mela gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mela avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doofenshmirtz controls Mela momentarily but Mela frees himself.
Doofenshmirtz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Doofenshmirtz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doofenshmirtz 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.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mela pushes down on Doofenshmirtz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Mela dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mela closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mela lands in his opponent's guard.
Doofenshmirtz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mela puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doofenshmirtz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mela's back!
Mela avoids the strikes from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Mela is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mela escapes and is now in half guard on top. #SUB#
Mela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mela pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Doofenshmirtz working to try and regain half guard.
Mela landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Mela working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Doofenshmirtz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Doofenshmirtz gets full guard.
Doofenshmirtz keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Doofenshmirtz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mela is one step ahead there.
Mela works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Doofenshmirtz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mela pulls his head out easily.
Doofenshmirtz won't allow Mela to pass to mount.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mela is working for a kimura but Doofenshmirtz is defending it quite comfortably.
Mela is trying to control. Doofenshmirtz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Doofenshmirtz wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
Antero Mela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doofenshmirtz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mela.
Doofenshmirtz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mela throws a big right hand that misses.
Mela wants to control from the top but Doofenshmirtz keeps moving.
Mela stopping the sweep attempt from Doofenshmirtz.
Doofenshmirtz is trying to control the position but Mela postures up. #SUB2#
Mela avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mela passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Mela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doofenshmirtz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mela works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Mela is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doofenshmirtz is surviving well by controlling Mela's body position as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mela tries to control but Doofenshmirtz wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Mela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Mela!

Event: BMP 50 (Knight vs Proctor)
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Mela blocks a head kick by Aokiji.
Mela attempts a counter takedown but Aokiji avoids it well and moves away.
Mela slips under a jab.
Aokiji moves out of range of the strikes.
Aokiji misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mela staying out of range there.
Aokiji gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Mela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aokiji won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Mela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mela happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji is looking to regain half guard here but Mela keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Mela has hold of Aokiji's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Aokiji tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mela cranks the arm and Aokiji screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Aokiji, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Antero Mela!

Event: BMP 49 (Dre Parker vs Knight)
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vizcarra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mela's calf.
Mela scores with a jab to the body.
Mela lands with a hook. Vizcarra tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vizcarra misses the jab.
Vizcarra throws a hook to the side of Mela's head but Mela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela ducks under a wild hook from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra lands a head kick!
Some wild striking there from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Mela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vizcarra swings for the body but Mela moves out of range.
Mela takes a swing at Vizcarra's ribcage but misses.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vizcarra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vizcarra misses with an uppercut
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Mela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vizcarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Mela.
Norman Vizcarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vizcarra throws a push kick but Mela slaps the foot to one side.
Vizcarra scores with the left hand. Mela knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Mela lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vizcarra doesn't seem phased though.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Vizcarra ducks down to avoid it.
Mela looks to land a right hand but Vizcarra moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vizcarra! But no joy.
A jab from Vizcarra misses.
Vizcarra just misses with a punch to the body.
Vizcarra misses with a head kick. #T2#
Vizcarra looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Mela counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vizcarra's guard.
Mela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vizcarra wants to control but Mela is keeping busy.
Mela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Mela is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mela is thwarting Vizcarra's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Ground and pound from Mela.
Mela is taking a breather. Vizcarra 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.#SUB#
Mela maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vizcarra could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mela has cracked it and Vizcarra is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mela!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016

#R1#
Roads connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Roads ducks down to avoid it.
Roads throws the left hand but Mela avoids the punch easily.
Roads comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roads throws a series of punches but Mela avoids them all with ease.
Mela cracks Roads with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roads lands a body shot.
Roads misses with a wild body shot.
Mela swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from Mela.
Roads misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mela.
Mela misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roads displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mela's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roads connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mela scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Roads looks to land a left hand but Mela moved out of range nicely.
Mela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Damien Roads is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roads jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roads scores with a body shot.
Mela is breathing heavily.
Roads throws a right and a left that Mela avoids nicely.
Roads misses with a wild body shot.
Mela drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roads sprawls and moves away.
Mela throws a looping overhand right but Roads ducks down to avoid it.
Roads misses the shot to the body.
Mela fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Roads is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mela rather than just go for the knockout.
Roads takes a swing at Mela's ribcage but misses.
Roads avoids the body shot from Mela. #T2#
Roads is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mela.
Roads feints a jab promting Mela to slip. Roads then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mela slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Antero Mela has been cut.
Roads fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roads lands a nice shot to the body.
Roads fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roads fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mela manages to avoid it.
Damien Roads seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roads lands a nice looking body shot.
Mela takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mela avoids the body shot from Roads.
Roads ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mela moves away.#T3#
Mela throws a hook but Roads blocks it.
Roads misses with a double jab.
Roads lands a body shot.
Roads just misses with a punch to the body.
Mela attempts a counter takedown but Roads avoids it well and moves away.
Roads punishes Mela's body with a nice straight punch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Roads! Mela is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Roads!
Damien Roads seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Mela misses with a looping right.#TD#
Mela tries to sprawl but Macintosh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Macintosh prevents Mela from improving his position.
Mela keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mela is looking to improve his position.
Macintosh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mela!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Mela is trying desperately to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Macintosh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macintosh wants to take his opponent's back but Mela doesn't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mela tries to hold on but Macintosh pushes him away.
Mela is working to get back to half guard.
Macintosh wants to control the pace but Mela is squirming around nicely.
Macintosh in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mela tries to reverse the position but Macintosh maintains control.
Mela sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mela trying to control from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Macintosh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mela is just riding it out for now. Macintosh eventually gives up the hold.
Macintosh is thwarting Mela's attempts to control the position.
Mela is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Macintosh is staying active.
Macintosh content to control rather than advance.
Mela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Macintosh looking to pass the guard.
Mela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macintosh is one step ahead there. #T3#
Macintosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mela is keeping the position for now.
Macintosh is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mela is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mela stands up over Macintosh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mela won't allow Macintosh to sweep him here.
Mela cracks Macintosh with a solid left hand.
Mela is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Macintosh keeping moving, preventing Mela from controlling successfully.
Macintosh has momentary wrist control but Mela slips an elbow through the middle.
Mela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macintosh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mela trying to control the position from guard on top but Macintosh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macintosh trying to keep a closed guard but Mela is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Macintosh's head.
Macintosh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bud Macintosh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mela punishes Macintosh's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Macintosh looking to score a takedown here. Mela is defending well but Macintosh drives through and ends up in Mela's guard.
Macintosh postures up.
Macintosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mela is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mela trying to control the position.
Mela wants to improve his position but instead Macintosh has moved into half guard.
Mela is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macintosh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macintosh's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mela misses with an elbow to the head.
Macintosh wants to escape the position.
Mela avoiding Macintosh 's attempts to control his hands. #T1#
Macintosh prevents Mela from getting a body triangle.
Mela landing with strikes.
Mela throwing sloppy strikes.
Mela has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macintosh trying to control the hands but Mela breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Mela working for a choke but Macintosh is defending well.
Mela is looking to control Macintosh but Macintosh is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macintosh is trying to break free. #T2##SUB2#
Mela looking for the choke but no joy.
Mela connects with a big shot to the side of Macintosh's head.
Macintosh is taking damage to the body and head.
Mela punches Macintosh on the ear.
Mela cracks Macintosh with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Macintosh from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mela is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Antero Mela has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macintosh wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Mela looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Mela.
Mela is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mela gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mela gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mela apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Mela shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Macintosh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Mela 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.
Mela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mela is thwarting Macintosh's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Mela passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mela working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mela landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mela working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Macintosh is rocked!
Mela postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Macintosh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Mela around the waist but Mela pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Mela is the winner by TKO! Mela jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Mela!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2016

#R1#
Manjuelez wants to clinch
and Manjuelez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manjuelez tries to land a body kick
and Mela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antero Mela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manjuelez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manjuelez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mela.
Manjuelez feints the counter takedown.
Manjuelez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mela.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Manjuelez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mela, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Manjuelez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mela looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Manjuelez pushes down on Mela's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mela is trying to maintain the position but Manjuelez is very close to passing his half guard.
Manjuelez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mela defending well though.
Mela gets full guard.
Manjuelez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mela trying to control the position.
Mela is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manjuelez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manjuelez preventing the sweep.
Mela keeping full guard, as Manjuelez tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manjuelez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manjuelez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manjuelez wants to control from the top but Mela keeps moving.
Manjuelez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Manjuelez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mela drops back looking for a leg! Manjuelez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Manjuelez manages to kick Mela off! Mela jumps back into Manjuelez's guard.
Manjuelez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Mela forces his way into half guard.
Mela lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Mela is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manjuelez wants to improve his position but Mela is controlling well.
Mela uses his free foot to push down on Manjuelez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Manjuelez.
Mela controlling his opponent.
Manjuelez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mela has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Mela looking to control but Manjuelez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mela lands a couple of good shots and Manjuelez has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mela has the hooks in. Manjuelez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manjuelez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manjuelez trying to get back to his feet but Mela is in full control for now.
Mela trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manjuelez doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mela is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Manjuelez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mela.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antero Mela!

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