Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 88: Kaiser v Dantes
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares misses with a hook. Miele ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Tavares lands.
Tavares swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Miele gets a clinch. #TD#
Miele turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miele manages to end up in side control.
Tavares is not content to let Miele control the position.
Miele throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miele landing strikes.
Miele tries to advance to mount but Tavares denies him.
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tavares regains half guard.
Tavares tries to get to full guard but Miele has control of the leg.
Miele frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tavares holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miele tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Miele throwing strikes here but Tavares is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T2#
Tavares controls the position.
Tavares tries to hold on but Miele pushes him away.
Miele landing punches.
Miele controlling the position easily from mount.
Tavares is desperately trying to improve his position but Miele has a good base and remains in mount.
Miele lands a big elbow.
Miele trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Tavares is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miele trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tavares is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tavares controls the position.
Miele controlling the position easily from mount.
Miele thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tavares wants to control but Miele is having none of it.
Tavares really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tavares wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miele.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele working Tavares over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miele misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tavares scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tavares swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele.
Miele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a jab when Miele was well out of range.
Miele tried to counter with a leg kick but Tavares avoided it.
Tavares throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Miele fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Tavares fails to land with a series of punches.
Miele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares lands with a hook. Miele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Miele ducks down to avoid it.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Miele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares misses with a hook. Miele ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Tavares.
Tavares jabs Miele right on the nose. Miele blinks but takes it well.
Miele misses with a takedown attempt
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tavares darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Michael Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Miele shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bella Miele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavares pulls Miele in close to his closed guard and prevents Miele from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Tavares pulls Miele in to control the position.
Miele throws a strike but Tavares rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Miele.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Miele keeps moving.
Tavares's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tavares wants to control from the top but Miele keeps moving.
Tavares stays in close to Miele's body and controls the position.
Miele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tavares is controlling him. #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.
Tavares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miele looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavares pushes Miele away with a front kick.
Tavares lands a nice shot to the body.
Miele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a three punch combo!
Miele shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Miele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Miele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tavares circles away.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miele.
Miele shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tavares lands a jab.
Tavares throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miele.
Miele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Miele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Tavares has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully. #T1#
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavares has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tavares is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
Tavares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tavares just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Miele misses its target.
Tavares has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miele slips under a jab from Tavares.
Miele half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tavares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miele ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.#T3#
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Michael Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miele tries to clinch up.
Miele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares cracks a nice hook into Miele's ribs.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Miele's belly button to the back.
Tavares swings for the body but Miele moves out of range.
Miele attempts a counter takedown but Tavares avoids it well and moves away.
Miele slips a jab from Tavares.
Miele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Miele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Miele moved out of range nicely.
Miele feinted with a counter takedown.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tavares swings widly with a right hand
and Miele counters with a left and a right that stings Tavares. #CUT#It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.#T4#
Tavares punishes Miele's body with a nice straight punch.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares misses the shot to the body.
Miele drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tavares sprawls and moves away.
Miele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miele checks a low kick from Tavares.
Tavares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miele seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miele.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tavares as he jumps to the side.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tavares 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
Michael Tavares very nearly forgot to thank Hype Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Chabot fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chabot drives through with a takedown into Miele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chabot is one step ahead there.
Miele is trying to control the position but Chabot postures up.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot slips nicely into half guard.
Chabot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Miele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabot is taking a breather. Miele 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.#T2#
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.
Miele tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Chabot controlling the action here.
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.
Chabot doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chabot's guard.
Miele working some strikes from top position.
Chabot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miele. #T3#
Miele postures up in Chabot's guard and throws a big left but Chabot blocks it.
Chabot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miele wants to control from the top but Chabot keeps moving.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Chabot has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Miele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chabot is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC2#
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Miele to counter with a crisp jab.
Miele looks for a takedown but Chabot sprawls well.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chabot avoids it really well and circles away.
Miele stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Miele closes the distance and pushes Chabot back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chabot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Miele darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chabot desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Miele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele wants to control but Chabot is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Miele is controlling the pace.
Chabot is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Copes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura but Chabot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miele to get the leverage.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Miele.
Miele trying to advance position but Chabot counters by regaining guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chabot managing to control the position.
Miele showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miele looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miele accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chabot.
Chabot has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Miele scores with a takedown into Chabot's guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Chabot is keeping the position.
Miele throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chabot works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Miele trying to control but Chabot is working from the bottom.
Chabot seems keen to control Miele's posture.
Miele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chabot is keeping the position for now.
Chabot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele throwing strikes from guard but Chabot blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Miele slaps away a takedown attempt from Chabot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chabot fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chabot misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Miele counters with a shoot takedown. Chabot fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Chabot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele passes Chabot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miele tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chabot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chabot reverses the position - he's now on top in Miele's guard.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Miele manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Miele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chabot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chabot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chabot is defended easily by Miele.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miele as he jumps to the side.
Chabot shoots in for a takedown but Miele shows good takedown defense. #T2##TD2#
Miele looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miele throws a strike but Chabot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chabot 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.
Chabot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miele is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Chabot controlling from the top position.
Bella Miele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chabot wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Chabot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chabot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miele wants to sweep here but Chabot controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Miele looking for a guillotine here but Chabot defends easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Miele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chabot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chabot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chabot controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Miele instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Miele jumps guard and drags Chabot to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chabot content to stall in guard here.
Ernest Chabot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miele 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 69: Smith v Flanders
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Miele fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target.
Miele shoots in for a double leg but Dantes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dantes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Dantes there.#KD#
Dantes cracks Miele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dantes finish him? #ROC#Miele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dantes! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edmond Dantes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Edmond Dantes made sure he mentioned Nevermore Clothing Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Graves misses with a jab to the body #TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graves's guard.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Graves has wrist control.
Miele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Graves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miele is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miele is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Graves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves prevents Miele from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Miele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Graves pushing down on Miele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Graves seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Miele is defending well. #SUB#
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miele is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graves prevents Miele from standing back up. #SUB#
Graves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graves.
Miele manages to get to full guard. #T2#
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.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miele's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miele manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Graves has gone for a leg lock! Miele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Graves's guard.#REVB#
Miele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Graves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miele has passed into half guard!
Miele trying to control from half guard but Graves is working away.
Miele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Graves moves into full guard. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Miele looking to control.
Graves trying to move into half guard but instead Miele has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Graves working for submissions but it's allowed Miele to get to half guard.
Miele works his way into full mount!
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Miele lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Graves hang on?
Graves is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Miele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Graves is looking to escape.
Graves is in all sorts of trouble here.
A nice elbow there by Miele.
Graves is looking to get to half guard.
Graves 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.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Graves has his foot on Miele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miele works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.#KD#
Graves lands a left and a right that send Miele crashing to the mat, dazed. Graves thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Miele is rocked!
Graves misses with a two punch combination.
Miele is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves scores with a hook to the body. Miele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miele seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!#TD2#
Miele dives in and scores a takedown into Graves's guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Graves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miele stacks Graves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miele!
Graves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Miele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miele is nestled in close to Graves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miele jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graves has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Graves is trying to work for a sweep but Miele has mounted him!
Graves is looking to improve his position but Miele isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves gets back to half guard.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Graves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Graves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Miele jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele scores with punches from side control.
Graves is looking to regain half guard here but Miele keeps moving and retains side control.
Miele happy to just control the position for now.
Graves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Miele presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Graves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miele looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Miele connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Graves regains half guard.
Miele wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy.
Miele performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele slips a nice elbow through Graves's hands, connecting with Graves's forehead.#SUB#
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Miele drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head. #T4#
Graves wants to get back to full guard.
Miele is keen to just control but Graves is a slippery customer.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Miele has control of the leg.
Miele lands strikes from half guard.
Miele wants to control but Graves is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura but Graves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miele to get the leverage.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miele's back!#SUB#
Miele showing good submission defense here. #SUB#
Miele is having to fend off submission attempts from Graves, who is looking to sink in the choke. Graves doesn't have the hooks in though and Miele manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Deon Graves will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Graves misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miele winds up and cracks Graves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is not content to let Miele control the position.#SUB2#
Miele 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.
Miele prevents Graves from improving his position.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miele lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura here.
Graves is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Miele is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Graves wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Miele working the head and body with strikes.
Miele is looking to take a break and control but Graves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well. #SUB2#
Miele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graves sees it coming and defends easily.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Miele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graves wants to sweep here but Miele controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Graves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miele won't allow Graves to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graves 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#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miele scoring with some ground and pound.
Miele sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Graves's guard. #SUB#
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Miele 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.
Miele uses his free foot to push down on Graves's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Graves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Graves has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Graves!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miele 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 48: Mulroney v Valdenius
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Miele feints and as Petrov raises his hands in defense, Miele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miele stands up over Petrov , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele controlling the action here.
Petrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miele scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1##SUB2#
Miele is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petrov sees it coming and defends easily.
Miele is looking to advance position but Petrov won't allow it. #SUB#
Petrov looking for subs from the bottom but Miele mounts him!
Petrov is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Miele.#SUB2#
Petrov tries to improve his position but Miele has taken his back! Miele has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Petrov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miele pushes Petrov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 38: Galvarino v Hendricks
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Miele rushes Bond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Miele. #TD2#
Bond jumps into guard, dragging Miele to the mat. #SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bond trying to control here.
Miele controlling the action here.#T1#
Miele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele wants to take a breather but Bond is having none of it.
Bond is trying to control but can't.
Miele is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Bond actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bond looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Miele pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bond is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Miele looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bond wants to hold on but Miele pushes him away.
Bond tries to reverse the position but Miele maintains control.
Bond tries to lock up and control but Miele gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bond tries to improve his position but instead Miele has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Bond as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Miele!
Bond covering up well under a series of strikes from Miele.
Bond looking very determined here, making life difficult for Miele. #T3#
Miele controlling well, preventing Bond from escaping the position.
Bond prevents Miele from getting a body triangle.
Bond can't escape the position.
Miele looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Miele's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
Miele patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've been informed that Bond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bond tries to escape the position.
Miele is trying to stick to Bond's back but Bond is turning into Miele. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miele's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bond.
Bond trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miele manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Miele trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Miele stopping the sweep attempt from Bond.
Miele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bond 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.#SUB2#
Bond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bond working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miele has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Miele moves into the clinch successfully.
Bond tries to pull guard but Miele won't allow it. #TD#
Miele jumps guard and drags Bond to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miele working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bond is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miele has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bella Miele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bond is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Bond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Miele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bond can do to turn this around?
Bond works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bond with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bond moves to back control. #SUB2#
Bond is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miele won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Bond off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Bond!

Event: UCF 29: Bishop v Hardman
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Miele wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves out of range as Miele throws a body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Jones makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Miele.
Miele tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Light Weight Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.
Miele gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt. #T1#
Miele blocking some punches.
Miele trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Miele is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Jones ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jones no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miele distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miele escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T2#
Jones tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is not content to let Miele control the position.
Jones is trying to buck Miele off.
Jones is trying to control Miele's posture but Miele avoids it. #T3#
Jones is trying to buck Miele off.#SU2#
Miele decides to stand back up. Miele steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Jones lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Miele moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones has hold of one of Miele's legs. Miele is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miele keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones works over Miele with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Miele is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T4##SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miele dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Miele distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Miele to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control but Miele passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Light Weight Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miele's waist but Miele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Miele is out of range.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miele counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones wants to clinch.
Miele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Miele is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Miele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC2#
Miele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miele looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Miele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Miele is in full control for now.
Good control from Miele.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is not content to let Miele control the position.#T2#
Jones has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.
Jones is looking to control Miele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Well, if Miele 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. #SUB2#
Miele 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.
Miele works his way into full mount!
Miele lands a heavy elbow. #T4#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miele throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miele is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones wants to control but Miele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bella Miele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Miele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miele showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Miele moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying his best to control but Miele has mounted him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele raining down shots from the mount!
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1#
Jones postures up.
Miele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Miele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Miele!#REVB#
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is trying to hold Miele in close to prevent damage but Miele has managed to pass into half guard.
Miele perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Jones wants to improve his position but Miele is controlling well.
Miele scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Miele is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Miele keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Miele prevents Jones from improving his position.
Miele trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away. #T3#
Miele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is staying active underneath Miele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miele is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miele tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miele to the ground. Miele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Miele has wrist control.
Miele looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Miele has wrist control.
Miele trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Miele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele working a defensive guard here.
Jones working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bella Miele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miele 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 19: Berishvili v Friberg
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Miele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miele closes the distance and clinches up with Long, looking for a takedown. Miele pushes Long against the cage but Long circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele shoots and misses
and Long makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Long connects with a leg kick.
Long scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miele in his tracks.
Miele swats away the attempt to clinch by Long.
Miele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Long feints and then cracks Miele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miele down.
Long connects with a high kick.
Miele looks to land a combination but Long avoids it well.
Long appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Long lands a really nice looking cross but Miele seems unphased. #CL#
Miele takes the fight into 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!
Long tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miele up against the cage.
Long tries to work over Miele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Long - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Long has Miele pressed against the cage, preventing Miele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Long.
Miele is trying to push Long away but Long has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Long gets through Miele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miele has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Long taking a breather.
Long lands with a light punch inside.
Long lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Long misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Long.
Long lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miele backwards.
Long digs a right hand underneath Miele's ribcage. Miele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Long stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Long lands an elbow inside.
Miele wants to get back to striking at distance but Long won't allow it.
Miele is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
Miele being controlled against the cage.
Long prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Miele wants a takedown but no success here.
Long will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miele up against the cage.
Miele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Long avoids it.
Long is stalling here.
Long doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Long taking a breather.
Long stalls.
Long receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Long lands an uppercut.
Miele takes a knee to the side of the body.
Long works on Miele's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Miele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Long after a bit of a struggle.
Miele is trying to stall.
Long lands a nice knee to the body.
Miele is breathing heavily.
Long gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Long takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Long lands an elbow inside that Miele shrugs off.
Long lands an elbow just above Miele 's eye.
Long lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Long tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miele's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Long. #TD#
Miele has hold of one of Long's legs. Long is fighting the takedown attempt but Miele gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Miele trying to control but Long is working from the bottom.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Long dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Long as he avoids it easily.
Miele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miele. That did some damage!
Miele throws a head kick that misses.
Miele darts in looking for a takedown but Long gets double underhooks and turns Miele into the cage.
Long tries to work over Miele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Long is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miele is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Long to the mat. Long regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Long is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Long is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Long has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Miele trying to control the position from guard on top but Long is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miele passes Long's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Long trying to hold on to Miele's head to control him but Miele postures up.
Long is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Long trying to get back to full guard but Miele takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SU#
Miele stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Long clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Long. #TD#
Miele manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Long trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Long sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Long has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Miele to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Long is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Miele pulls down on the head and he's put Long to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bella Miele!

Event: UCF 8: Bjornsson v Hendricks
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Astasius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Astasius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miele's hands.
Astasius moves out of range of the body kick from Miele.
Astasius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Astasius finds it's target.
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astasius to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Astasius.
Miele ducks under a wild hook from Astasius.
Astasius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Astasius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Astasius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miele in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius scores with a one two! Miele had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astasius takes a swing at Miele's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Astasius misses the jab.
Miele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Astasius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Astasius avoids it really well and circles away.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius misses with a double jab.
Miele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astasius connects with a jab.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele moves out of range.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Miele is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Astasius lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astasius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astasius lands with an overhand left.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Astasius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Miele feints and as Astasius raises his hands in defense, Miele changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Astasius has control of Miele's left arm, preventing Miele from doing any damage.
Astasius wants to sweep here but Miele controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Astasius is adopting a defensive guard.#SU#
Miele stands up from Astasius's guard - Miele perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Astasius gets tackled into the cage by Miele. Miele maintains the clinch.
Astasius misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astasius.
Astasius presses Miele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Miele taking a breather.#T4#
Astasius lands a shoulder strike.
Astasius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astasius sprawls well. Astasius wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miele gets slowly back to his feet.
Astasius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miele at a distance.
Astasius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miele has his takedown stuffed
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Astasius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Astasius thuds his right hand into Miele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astasius lands with a hook. Miele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Astasius duly obliges.
Miele tries to clinch but Astasius moves out of range. #CL#
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Astasius, pushing him back against the cage.
Astasius swings wildly with an uppercut but Miele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miele blocking some punches. #BC#
Miele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astasius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Nice jab there from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Astasius scores with a nice strike.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Piotr Astasius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Astasius feints a jab promting Miele to slip. Astasius then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Miele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Astasius throws a big shot that misses.
Miele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Astasius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Astasius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Astasius looks to land a combination but Miele avoids it well.
Miele throws a big counter combination but Astasius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Miele moves into the clinch.#BC#
Miele breaks the clinch.
Astasius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miele on the side of the head.
Astasius lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Astasius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Astasius there.
Astasius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Miele tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Astasius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Astasius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Astasius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Astasius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miele.
Miele is looking to counter the offense by Astasius and move into the clinch.#T3#
Astasius dips to his left and cracks Miele with an uppercut!
Astasius lands a glancing blow to the side of Miele's head.
Astasius lands a jab to the nose.
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Astasius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astasius catches Miele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astasius throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele avoids the body shot from Astasius.
Piotr Astasius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Astasius misses.
Astasius scores with a jab. Miele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Piotr Astasius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a head kick that misses.
Miele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Astasius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miele.
Astasius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miele wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miele advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Miele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miele prevents Astasius from getting the reversal.
Astasius is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Astasius 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 each other down, ready to get 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#
Astasius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astasius connects with a body shot.
Astasius lands a jab-cross combination.
Miele tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Astasius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astasius.
Astasius cracks Miele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Astasius sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Astasius sizes up Miele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Astasius throws a jab when Miele was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astasius misses with a hook.
Astasius jabs at Miele's body.
Miele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miele throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T1#
Miele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Astasius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miele closes the distance and clinches up with Astasius, looking for a takedown. Miele pushes Astasius against the cage but Astasius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele misses with a takedown attempt - Astasius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bella Miele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miele misses with a takedown
letting Astasius counter with a right hand.
Astasius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Miele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astasius connects with a jab.#T2#
Miele slips a jab and a cross from Astasius.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Miele with that takedown attempt.
Astasius misses with a few strikes there.
Miele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Astasius.
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Astasius shows good takedown defense.
Astasius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astasius throws a jab but it's blocked by Miele.
Miele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Astasius counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Astasius misses its intended target.
Miele fails to land the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Astasius misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Miele slips a jab from Astasius.
Miele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astasius.
Miele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miele tries for a takedown but Astasius circles away easily
and Astasius counters with a series of strikes. Miele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Astasius's corner calls for a 1-2. Astasius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Piotr Astasius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Astasius cracks Miele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Astasius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Astasius tests Miele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astasius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele.
Astasius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Miele with a body shot.#T4#
Astasius lands a slapping body shot.
Astasius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Astasius scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Miele misses
and Astasius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miele shoots in looking for a takedown but Astasius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astasius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astasius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Astasius.#ROC2#Miele is rocked!
Astasius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astasius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miele doesn't seem bothered though.
Bella Miele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miele throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Astasius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Astasius 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Astasius!

Event: UCF 3: Peterson v Spartan
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Miele misses the jab.
Miele throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Devaney.
Devaney tries to clinch up but Miele circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Miele shoots in and gets a takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miele is stalling in the full guard.
Miele pushing down on Devaney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devaney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Miele postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Devaney to stand up.
Devaney misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Miele counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Miele jumps guard. #T1#
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devaney is one step ahead there.
Miele has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miele holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Miele 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. #T2##SU2#
Miele gets to his feet. Devaney looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rory Devaney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miele just misses with a punch to the body.
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele rushes Devaney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miele is trying to pull guard but Devaney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miele is struggling to control the position.
Devaney taking a breather. #T3##TD2#
Miele turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Devaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.#SU2#
Miele decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Miele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Devaney, pushing him back against the cage.
Devaney is trying to break the clinch but Miele has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Miele.
Devaney is trying to push Miele away but Miele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Miele stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Miele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Miele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devaney.
Devaney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miele manages to avoid it.
Devaney misses the shot to the body.
Devaney cracks a nice hook into Miele's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Devaney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miele doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Devaney is predictable there #TD2#
and Miele counters with a takedown into side control.
Devaney bucks up and tries to throw Miele off but instead Miele has got his back!
Well, with Miele on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Devaney is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Miele is riding his opponent, not letting Devaney buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Devaney tries to keep at a distance but Miele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devaney is trying to stall.
Devaney tries to circle away but Miele has him pinned against the cage.
Devaney scores with a hook to the body.
Miele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miele pushes Devaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miele.
Miele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miele tries to pull guard but Devaney won't allow it.
Rory Devaney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.#TD2#
Miele lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Miele controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miele is continuing to stall.
Miele advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Devaney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Devaney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Devaney is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Miele decides to stand back up. Miele steps back and let's Devaney get back to his feet.#T3#
Devaney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Devaney does no damage.
Devaney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Devaney misses with the combination.
Miele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miele takes one on the button.
Devaney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miele tries to counter with a clinch but Devaney shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
A punch combination from Devaney misses. #CL2#
Miele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miele stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC2#
Miele manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Miele gets a double leg takedown into Devaney's guard.
Devaney wants to get back to his feet but Miele passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Miele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miele working the head and body with strikes.
Miele is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
Devaney throws a series of punches but Miele avoids them all with ease.
Miele is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Devaney misses with a combination #TD2#
and Miele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Devaney won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Miele has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Miele throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Devaney was covering up waiting for the punch and Miele finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miele is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miele not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Miele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Miele the control monster continue. Boring.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miele passes Devaney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miele is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Miele seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Devaney is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bella Miele!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2024

#R1#
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.
Nucombe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miele tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nucombe counters with a stiff right hand.
Neil Nucombe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miele throws a series of punches but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Miele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nucombe's guard.
Nucombe is pulling down on Miele's head to control his posture.
Nucombe wants to control but Miele passes easily into half guard.
Nucombe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe trying to control but Miele postures up. #T1##SU2#
Miele stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Nucombe to get to his feet.
Miele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nucombe tries to avoid it but Miele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nucombe to the ground. Nucombe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nucombe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nucombe trying to remain calm as Miele controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Miele tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miele has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nucombe struggling a bit here.#T2#
Miele laying and praying for a moment but Nucombe takes advantage and regains half guard.
Miele trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele is thwarting Nucombe's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Miele 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. #T3#
Miele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Miele seems to be looking for submissions.
Miele drops an elbow to the side of Nucombe's head.
Miele passes to side control. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nucombe has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Check out the look on Miele's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SU2#
Miele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nucombe to his feet.
Nucombe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miele was well out of range. Poor timing from Nucombe.
Miele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miele moves away from the strike by Nucombe. #CL2#
Miele moves into range and clinches up with Nucombe.
Miele blocks a body shot from Nucombe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nucombe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nucombe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Nucombe fails to land.
Miele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nucombe walks away with a smile on his face. Miele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bella Miele dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nucombe misses with an uppercut.
Miele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nucombe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miele counters with a body kick that stops Nucombe in his tracks momentarily. #TD2#
Nucombe tries to sprawl but Miele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bella Miele has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miele with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nucombe is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miele in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele trying to mount his opponent but Nucombe defends it. #SUB2#
Miele is trying for a kimura here. Nucombe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Miele wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bella Miele!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023

190 cm
48 yrs
195 lbs

175 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

Lester

Miele

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Moe Lester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lester gets a clinch.
Miele wants a takedown.
Miele is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Lester has Miele pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lester pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Miele tumbling to the mat - Lester dives into Miele's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lester (2) vs (0) Miele
Miele wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Lester tries to free his leg and advance position but Miele is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester is stalling in the full guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Lester wants to pass the guard but Miele is keeping the position.
Lester controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Miele can't keep his opponent in guard - Lester advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?#T2#
Miele tries to get to full guard but Lester has control of the leg.
Miele is trying to control but can't.
Lester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lester in particular looking to stall.
Miele tries to roll over but Lester keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Miele wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
Miele is looking to control Lester's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miele avoid being mounted?
Lester not doing much here.
Miele trying to hold on to Lester's head to control him but Lester postures up.
Lester performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.#SUB2#
Miele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Miele up and slammed him! Miele can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (5) vs (0) Miele
Lester controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Miele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester staying calm.#T6#
Miele gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miele trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (8) vs (0) Miele#T7#
Miele 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.#SUB2#
Miele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Lester has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lester (11) vs (0) Miele
Lester manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miele to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lester (14) vs (0) Miele
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lester continues to stall.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free. #T9#
Lester just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Miele right now.
Miele wants to control his opponent's hands but Lester gets his hands free.
Lester controls the position.
Miele is trying to break free. #T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miele tries to escape the position.
Miele trying to control the action but Lester just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Lester is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Miele is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miele is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lester. #T12#
Lester is not going to allow Miele to sit and survive in this position.
Miele tries to roll but Lester sticks to his back.
Miele is still trying to improve position.
Lester gets his hands free as Miele looks to control.
Miele can't escape the position. #T13#
Lester trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miele doesn't escape.
More hug and hope from Lester.
Lester has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
Miele can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lester takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Moe Lester thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023

175 cm
19 yrs
165 lbs

170 cm
25 yrs
170 lbs

Miele

Pippin

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Spiffy Pippin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Pippin clinches up with Miele and pushes him back against the cage.
Miele prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Pippin drags the fight down to the ground.
Miele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pippin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pippin keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully.
Pippin pulls Miele in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pippin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pippin is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele advances to half guard. #T1#
Miele tries to pass to full mount but Pippin defends it.
Pippin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Pippin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pippin is in trouble now - Miele has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Miele (3) vs (0) Pippin
Pippin is trying to escape the mount.
Pippin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Pippin is just holding on here. Miele manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Miele (6) vs (0) Pippin
Pippin can't escape the position.
Miele avoiding Pippin 's attempts to control his hands.
Miele keeps control of the position as Pippin tries to break free. #T3##SUB#
Miele is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pippin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pippin for a finish.
Pippin trying to control the hands but Miele breaks the grip. #SUB#
Miele looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Pippin taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bella Miele!

Event: TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023

181 cm
19 yrs
170 lbs

175 cm
18 yrs
165 lbs

Catawanee

Miele

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chayton Catawanee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bella Miele!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Miele fails with the takedown#CL#
and Catawanee moves into the clinch.
Miele is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Catawanee is defending well.#TD#
Catawanee decides to pull guard.
Miele wants to pass the guard but Catawanee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Catawanee is looking for a triangle here but Miele uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catawanee (0) vs (3) Miele
Catawanee tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miele thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Catawanee is looking to reverse the position.
Catawanee gets back to half guard.
Miele is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catawanee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miele on the ground.
Catawanee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Miele is trying to control the action in half guard but Catawanee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Catawanee is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catawanee is positioning himself well to prevent Miele advancing to mount. #T2#
Catawanee is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Miele is trying to work for a kimura but Catawanee is defending well. #SUB2#
Miele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Catawanee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Catawanee is staying active underneath Miele, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Catawanee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miele pulls his head out easily.
Miele wants to control but Catawanee is keeping him busy.
Catawanee is controlling Miele's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miele is looking to take a break and control but Catawanee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miele is looking to advance position but Catawanee won't allow it.
Catawanee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4##SUB#
Catawanee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Catawanee defends it well.
Catawanee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miele is looking to advance position but Catawanee won't allow it. #T5#
Miele passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Catawanee (0) vs (6) Miele#SUB2#
Miele has control of Catawanee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Catawanee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catawanee is squirming around, avoiding Miele's attempts to control the action.
Catawanee tries to reverse the position but Miele maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Catawanee has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Catawanee (0) vs (9) Miele
Miele struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Miele looking to break Catawanee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catawanee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miele will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Catawanee is in bad spot here. #SUB2#
Miele looking to break Catawanee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Catawanee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miele will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T7##SUB2#
Catawanee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miele.
Catawanee is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Miele working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Catawanee is doing well to defend. Miele seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Catawanee is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bella Miele!

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