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Event:
Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Mera rushes McNakamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McNakamura throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from McNakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mera.
McNakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McNakamura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
A short left from McNakamura.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Good body shot from McNakamura.
McNakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McNakamura.
McNakamura misses with a body punch.
McNakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Mera.
McNakamura dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
McNakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNakamura lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from McNakamura.
A head punch on the inside from McNakamura fails to land. #KD#
McNakamura drops Mera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Mera is rocked!
McNakamura lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mera to his knees! McNakamura keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shinsuke McNakamura!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy body kick from Mera #CL#
and Da Silva moves into the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Da Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Da Silva stalling.
Mera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Da Silva avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Da Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Da Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Da Silva.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Da Silva lands a shot to the body.
Mera looks winded!
Da Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Da Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Da Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Da Silva is stalling here.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?#T1#
Da Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Da Silva taking a breather.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Da Silva throws a big uppercut that drops Mera! More strikes from Da Silva and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mera lies dazed against the cage as Da Silva celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Da Silva!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Taran misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.
Mera blocks a body shot from Taran.
Mera dodges an elbow strike from Taran.
Taran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Mera effectively controlling the action here.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran taking a breather. #T1#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow. #BC#
Taran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taran throws a low kick but Mera moves out of range easily.
Taran misses with a head kick.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taran instigates a clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran missing with knees to the body.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Taran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Taran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Taran.
#T3#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
#TD#
Taran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taran wants to stand up but Mera is controlling him.
Mera is pushing down on Taran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taran is fighting to maintain full guard but Mera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mera controlling the action here.
Taran is trying to maintain the position but Mera is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Mera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taran tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Mera gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Taran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mera rushes Taran and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mera closes the distance and clinches.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mera controlling the action here for a moment.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taran up against the cage.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Mera slows down the pace here.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran is trying to break the clinch but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
#TD#
Taran drags the fight down to the ground.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Taran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taran stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Taran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taran chips away with some ground and pound.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Taran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taran prevents Mera from getting back to his feet.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #SU#
Mera is working an open guard so Taran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mera misses the target.
Mera tries to score with a low kick but Taran moves his leg out of the way.
Mera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taran.#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Taran manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mera closes the distance and pushes Taran back into the cage.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD#
Taran gets control of Mera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taran is trying to keep Mera in close.
Mera controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Taran misses.
Mera tries to clinch up but Taran circles away and keeps his distance.
Taran shoots in for a double leg but Mera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mera clinches.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Taran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1#
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Rico Mera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera blocks an uppercut.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Taran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mera uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera prevents Taran from getting back to his feet.
Taran is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Mera stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Mera wants to get back to his feet.
Mera is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mera defends well and Taran ends up having to push Mera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rico Mera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Taran has Mera up against the cage in a clinch.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
#T3#
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mera just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran is trying to push Mera away but Mera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran wants to stall.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran tries to pull guard but Mera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taran working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Taran fails with the takedown.
Mera tries to counter with a clinch but Taran shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
Taran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Taran clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off. #T1#
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran jumps guard but Mera stands there with Taran around his waist. Taran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Taran looking for a takedown.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Taran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
Taran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mera avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
Mera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Taran gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Taran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses. #TD#
Taran decides to pull guard.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taran is proving hard to escape from.
Mera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taran looking to control.
#T3#
Taran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him.
Taran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taran trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mera looks to land a left hand but Taran moved out of range nicely.
Mera throws an overhand right that lands on Taran's shoulder, as Taran tries to avoid the shot.
Taran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Mera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Our sources have told us that Taran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran is trying to maintain a safe position but Mera gets an underhook and turns Taran into the cage.#TD#
Taran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Taran has his foot on Mera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mera works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taran wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Taran blocks the leg kick.
Mera fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taran is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taran is defended easily by Mera.#CL2#
Mera has Taran up against the cage in a clinch.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Taran jumps guard.
#T1#
Mera forces his way into half guard.
Mera slows the pace down in half guard.
Taran tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mera wants to free his trapped foot but Taran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mera's back!
Mera breaks Taran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Taran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Mera wants to stand but Taran has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taran is keeping the position for now.
Taran looking to control but Mera passes into half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taran. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Taran is defending well.
Mera not doing much here.
Taran is pressing down on Mera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mera controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Taran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mera.
Taran half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Taran blocks the leg kick.
Taran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alexander Taran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mera throws a hook to the side of Taran's head but Taran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Mera. #CL2#
Mera clinches.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#TD#
Taran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mera can't fight it off and eventually Taran manages to take the fight to the floor. Mera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera is trying to keep Taran in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Taran from controlling successfully.
Taran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taran looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taran is really struggling to control Mera but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU2#
Mera stands and steps away. Taran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rico Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mera slips a jab and a cross from Taran.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
Taran looks to land a combination but Mera avoids it well. #CL2#
Mera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taran wants a takedown.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mera pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mera has managed to clinch.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Taran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mera is defending well for now.#T3#
Taran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran tries for a takedown but Mera manages to get underhooks.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
Taran effectively controlling the action here.
Taran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera is pressed up against the cage. Taran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mera down to the mat. Mera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taran.
Taran tries to counter with a takedown but Mera is quick to defend against it.
Taran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Taran and move into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera throws a front kick aimed at Taran's knee but Taran avoids it well.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mera throws a low kick but Taran moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mera. That's going to slow Taran down.
Alexander Taran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taran misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Mera throws a hook but Lucchesi blocks it.#CL2#
Mera clinches up with Lucchesi and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucchesi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Andrea Lucchesi has been cut.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucchesi tries to work over Mera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Lucchesi in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've been informed that Mera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucchesi's brow.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Lucchesi blocks an elbow strike.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucchesi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lucchesi looking for a takedown.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucchesi's brow.
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Lucchesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Lucchesi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucchesi is breathing heavily.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off.
Lucchesi can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Lucchesi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Lucchesi blocks the elbow strike.
Lucchesi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is getting worse.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
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!
Mera lands an elbow just above Lucchesi 's eye.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Lucchesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mera avoids the damage to the body.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Lucchesi in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera gets underhooks to prevent Lucchesi's takedown attempt.
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Lucchesi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off. #CUT2#
Andrea Lucchesi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Lucchesi shrugs off.
Lucchesi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mera.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
I was talking to Lucchesi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mera lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lucchesi avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Lucchesi tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Lucchesi blocks an elbow strike.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lucchesi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mera pushes Lucchesi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera. #CUT2#
Jeez, Andrea Lucchesi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lucchesi takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrea Lucchesi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rico Mera!
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Event:
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Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Mera throws a lazy right hand but Druitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Druitt swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Mera moves into range and clinches up with Druitt.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Our sources have told us that Druitt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Druitt lands an elbow inside.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Druitt throws an elbow but misses.
Druitt can't find room to land a body shot as Mera controls the action.
Nice elbow from Druitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera slowing the pace effectively.
Druitt working aggressively here.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Rico Mera has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Druitt's defenses.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Mera 's eye.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Druitt is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Druitt looking to slow down the pace here.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Druitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Mera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Druitt misses with some punches.
#T2#
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
Mera blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Mera in his tracks for a moment.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Druitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera taking a breather.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt lands a damaging elbow.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Mera blocks an elbow strike from Druitt.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt is trying to stall.
#T3#
Druitt misses with a knee strike.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Druitt using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Druitt lands a damaging elbow.
Druitt blocks the elbow strike.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Druitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mera.
With the fighters up against the cage, Druitt throws an elbow but misses.
Druitt throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Mera avoids the elbow strike from Druitt, against the cage.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt lands an elbow just above Mera 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Rico Mera's cut even more.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Druitt throws an elbow but it misses.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Druitt throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
Druitt creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Druitt throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Druitt in his tracks for a moment.
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 Montague John Druitt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rico Mera's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Druitt tries to keep at a distance but Mera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Druitt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt trying to control the position but instead, Mera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Druitt into the cage.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Druitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Druitt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Mera avoids a wild elbow strike from Druitt.#T1#
Druitt looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Druitt fails to land.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt is pushing Mera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mera avoids the elbow strike from Druitt, against the cage.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Mera in his tracks for a moment.
Mera lands an elbow just above Druitt 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera dodges an elbow strike from Druitt.
Druitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Druitt pushes off an throws an elbow but Mera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Druitt lands a nice knee to the body.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Druitt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
Druitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera wants to stall.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Montague John Druitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mera blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Druitt lands an elbow that stopped Mera in his tracks for a moment.
Druitt misses with an elbow over the top.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Druitt's brow.
Druitt avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Druitt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Druitt effectively controlling the action here.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Druitt taking a breather.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Druitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Druitt blocks an elbow strike.
Druitt misses with an elbow strike.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Druitt shrugs off.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Druitt.
Mera lands an elbow just above Druitt 's eye.
Druitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Druitt dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Druitt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Druitt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Druitt finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Druitt lands a big elbow that drops Mera! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Mera is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Montague John Druitt!
Montague John Druitt decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
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Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Mera throws a looping overhand right but Oglethorpe ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Oglethorpe.
Mera slips a jab from Oglethorpe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mera throws a jab when Oglethorpe was well out of range.
Oglethorpe throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Mera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mera.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oglethorpe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Mera has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Oglethorpe jumps guard and drags Mera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe working for submissions but it's allowed Mera to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Oglethorpe wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oglethorpe!
Mera content just to control the position here.
Oglethorpe is trying to reverse the position but instead Mera has taken his back - oops!
Mera is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mera continues to stall.
Oglethorpe wants to escape the position.
Oglethorpe keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mera biding his time, controlling Oglethorpe.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oglethorpe can't escape the position.
Mera is riding his opponent, not letting Oglethorpe buck him off.
Oglethorpe tries to escape but Mera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mera has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Oglethorpe's body.
You can see the frustration on Oglethorpe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Mera controls the action.
Oglethorpe is trying to get back to his feet but Mera has full control of the position and if anything, Oglethorpe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oglethorpe tries to escape the position.
Mera controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mera misses with a looping right.
Oglethorpe tests Mera's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mera tries to clinch
and Oglethorpe counters with a nice uppercut.
Mera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oglethorpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oglethorpe misses with a hook. Mera ducked under it nicely.
Oglethorpe misses the jab.#KD2#
Oglethorpe drops Mera with a right and a left! Oglethorpe comes rushing in but Mera regains his composure and manages to keep Oglethorpe in guard.
#ROC2#
Mera is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oglethorpe won't allow Mera to sweep him here.
Oh Mera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oglethorpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Oglethorpe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oglethorpe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mera holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Oglethorpe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oglethorpe, into his guard. #REVR#
Oglethorpe wants to sweep here but Mera controlling him for the moment.
Mera seems to have got his legs back now.
Mera has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Oglethorpe looking to control.
#SU#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oglethorpe.
A big right from Mera misses.
Mera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oglethorpe just misses with a punch to the body.
Mera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oglethorpe counters with a stiff right hand.
Mera misses with a low kick as Oglethorpe jumps back.
A slow jab from Oglethorpe misses its intended target.
Oglethorpe looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Mera throws a lazy right hand but Oglethorpe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Mera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oglethorpe.#CL#
Mera moves into the clinch.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oglethorpe's defenses.
Oglethorpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mera pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Oglethorpe tries to pull guard but Mera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mera taking a breather.
Mera prevents the takedown attempt.
Rico Mera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogie Oglethorpe.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera just leaning against Oglethorpe, taking a breather.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Mera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Oglethorpe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oglethorpe avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Oglethorpe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oglethorpe blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oglethorpe tries to pull guard but Mera holds him up against the cage and eventually Oglethorpe drops back down to his feet.
Oglethorpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
Mera misses with a low kick.
Oglethorpe misses the jab.
Mera throws a chopping leg kick but Oglethorpe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oglethorpe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mera moves away.
Mera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mera throws an overhand right that lands on Oglethorpe's shoulder, as Oglethorpe tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Oglethorpe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mera throws a big shot that misses.
Oglethorpe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Mera clinches up with Oglethorpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow just above Oglethorpe 's eye.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oglethorpe can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Oglethorpe pulls guard. #T4##SUB2#
Oglethorpe is looking for a triangle but Mera pushes his legs off easily.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Oglethorpe is retaining full guard.
Mera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Mera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Oglethorpe, up you get!
Oglethorpe connects with a body shot.
Oglethorpe throws an overhand right that lands on Mera's shoulder, as Mera tries to avoid the shot.
Mera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oglethorpe clobbers Mera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ogie Oglethorpe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oglethorpe throws an overhand right that lands on Mera's shoulder, as Mera tries to avoid the shot.
Mera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mera misses with a looping right.
Mera throws a leg kick but Oglethorpe moved away.
Oglethorpe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mera looks to land a right hand but Oglethorpe moved out of range.
Oglethorpe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oglethorpe looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Mera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oglethorpe swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oglethorpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oglethorpe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mera.#CL#
Oglethorpe gets tackled into the cage by Mera. Mera maintains the clinch.
Oglethorpe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oglethorpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Rico Mera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Oglethorpe.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Oglethorpe shrugs off.
Oglethorpe tries to pull guard but Mera holds him up against the cage and eventually Oglethorpe drops back down to his feet.
Oglethorpe lands a nice uppercut.
Oglethorpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Rico Mera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogie Oglethorpe.
Oglethorpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oglethorpe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oglethorpe's brow.
Oglethorpe jumps guard but Mera stands there with Oglethorpe around his waist. Oglethorpe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Oglethorpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
Mera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Oglethorpe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera wants to stall.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera lands a damaging elbow.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Oglethorpe shrugs off. #TD2#
Oglethorpe gets control of Mera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oglethorpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Oglethorpe tries to get to full guard but Mera has control of the leg.
Mera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Oglethorpe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mera controlling the pace.
Rico Mera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oglethorpe wants to sweep but Mera has passed to side control!
Oglethorpe struggling a bit here.#SU#
Mera decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oglethorpe to his feet.
Oglethorpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Good work by Oglethorpe as he checks the leg kick.
Oglethorpe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mera is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mera 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!
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Event:
ISLAND FC 17
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Santana gets tackled into the cage by Mera. Mera maintains the clinch.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Santana tries to circle away but Mera has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Santana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Santana drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santana stalling in the clinch but Mera improves position.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mera avoids it.
Mera prevents Santana from breaking the clinch.
Mera manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santana looking to slow down the pace here.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santana wants to break free but Mera has control.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santana's defenses. #T2#
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santana has been working on his balance at Highland CT & Spar, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mera.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
A bit of stalling here from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Santana stalling in the clinch but Mera improves position.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana has Mera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mera lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Mera gets underhooks to prevent Santana's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Santana manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mera moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santana jumps guard but Mera stands there with Santana around his waist. Santana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Santana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Santana tries to pull guard but Mera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Nice elbow from Mera.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
#TD#
Santana decides to pull guard. #T4#
Mera content to stall in guard here.
Mera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Mera pushes Santana up against the cage in a clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Santana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mera rushes Santana and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santana's defenses.
Rico Mera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santana goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mera prevents it.
#TD#
Santana pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Mera tries to stand but Santana is controlling from the bottom.
Mera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santana is keeping the position for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mera clinches with his opponent.
Santana jumps guard but Mera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mera lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Santana is looking to break free of the clinch but Mera has double underhooks.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Santana is trying to push Mera away but Mera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mera lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Santana is trying to break the clinch but Mera has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Mera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Mera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Santana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mera after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Santana is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera keeps control of Santana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Santana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
Santana throws a sloppy head kick and Mera moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Mera clinches up with Santana and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santana's defenses.
Santana can't break the clinch.
Santana blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Santana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Santana in his tracks for a moment.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Mera clinches up against the cage.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Santana wants to get back to striking at distance but Mera won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Mera has the dominant position.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Santana blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Santana's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santana is trying to force a seperation but Mera has the dominant position.
Mera prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mera is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Santana dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
Santana tries to pull guard but Mera won't allow it.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Mera lands an elbow just above Santana 's eye.
Santana avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Santana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rico Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Santana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mera smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mera drives through and clinches with Santana against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santana's efforts to push away.
Santana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Mera'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.
Santana tries to pull guard but Mera holds him up against the cage and eventually Santana drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Mera lands an elbow inside that Santana shrugs off.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera slowing the pace effectively.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Mera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Santana jumps guard but Mera stands there with Santana around his waist. Santana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santana is trying to pull guard but Mera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#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.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Santana is looking to control Mera's arms but Mera gets an underhook and turns him. Now Santana has his back to the cage.
Santana takes an elbow to the temple.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Santana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santana has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.
Santana wants to break free but Mera has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!
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