Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 469 Reis vs Kaiser
Date: Dec 13, 2025

#R1#
Mierta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arrms throws out the jab.
Mierta throws a shot to the body.
Arrms scores with a hook.
Arrms scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mierta doesn't seem bothered though.
Arrms misses with a wild body shot.
Arrms misses with a hook
and Mierta counters with a head kick. That will keep Arrms thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mierta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arrms changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arrms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mierta avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mierta counters with a nice uppercut.
Mierta throws a head kick that half lands.
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!#TD#
Mierta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arrms wants to sweep but no luck.
Arrms manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mierta manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Arrms avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Arrms controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mierta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arrms can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mierta is looking for a triangle here but Arrms uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mierta tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arrms is looking to take a break and control but Mierta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arrms controls the position.
Mierta is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Mierta's face as Arrms controls the position.
Mierta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arrms controls the position.
Mierta is not content to let Arrms control the position.
Arrms is working Mierta over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee asks Arrms politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Arrms prefers to stall for the moment though.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arrms throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mierta on the side of the head.
Mierta drops his hands momentarily and Arrms takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mierta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mierta slips under a jab from Arrms.
Arrms misses with a looping left.
Mierta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Arrms misses.
Mierta feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arrms swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Arrms staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Arrms checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arrms scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taekn Arrms dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Arrms misses with a right hand
enabling Mierta to counter with a crisp jab.
Arrms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mierta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arrms. Mierta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arrms misses with a hook. Mierta ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Mierta instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mierta.
Arrms blocking some punches.
Arrms stalling the fight.
Mierta tries to work over Arrms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Arrms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Arrms coming out on top.
Mierta takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arrms.
Arrms fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mierta manages to avoid it.
Taekn Arrms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mierta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arrms manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arrms misses with a hook to the body
and Mierta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Mierta. #T1#
Arrms throws a big shot that misses.
Arrms throws a hook but Mierta blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Mierta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taekn Arrms is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Mierta moves into the clinch.
Arrms taking a breather.#BC2#
Arrms escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mierta staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Arrms. That snapped Mierta's head back.
Arrms throws a lazy uppercut
and Mierta counters with a straight right hand.
Mierta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mierta sets himself, and Arrms steps forward looking for the clinch! Mierta avoids it this time.
Mierta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Arrms scores with a decent looking hook.
Mierta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arrms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mierta swings for the body but Arrms moves out of range.
Mierta throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mierta ducks under a wild hook from Arrms.
Arrms swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mierta to counter with a crisp jab.
Arrms lands a jab to the nose.
Mierta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arrms throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mierta counters with a straight right hand.
Arrms looks to land a left hand but Mierta moved out of range nicely.
Mierta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arrms. Arrms circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Arrms. That snapped Mierta's head back.
Mierta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Mierta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arrms, pushing him back against the cage.
Arrms is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mierta lands a hook that snaps the head of Arrms backwards.
Mierta lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mierta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Mierta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Mierta lands but Arrms takes it in his stride.
Arrms throws a poor cross that misses
and Mierta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arrms throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mierta was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mierta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arrms swats away the attempt to clinch by Mierta.
Arrms throws an overhand right that lands on Mierta's shoulder, as Mierta tries to avoid the shot.
Arrms scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mierta in his tracks.
Arrms swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mierta counters with a nice body kick.
Mierta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mierta tries a head kick but it misses.
Arrms drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mierta defends it well.
It looks like Mierta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mierta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arrms on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Arrms misses. #T4#
Mierta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arrms swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Mierta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mierta is pushing down on Arrms's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arrms is fighting to maintain full guard but Mierta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arrms regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mierta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mierta won't allow Arrms to sweep him here.
Mierta tries to free his leg and advance position but Arrms is retaining full guard.
Mierta slips nicely into half guard.
Arrms regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mierta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arrms swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Arrms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mierta moves away.
Mierta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mierta throws a wild body kick that Arrms sees coming a mile off.
Arrms scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mierta lunges at Arrms with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arrms's hand.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses.
Arrms cracks Mierta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Arrms.#ROC2#Mierta is rocked!
Arrms lands an overhand right.
Oh Mierta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arrms doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arrms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mierta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrms avoids the head kick by Mierta.
That kick from Mierta tenderised Arrms's leg. Arrms is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mierta moves away from the strike by Arrms.
Arrms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Arrms misses the jab.
Mierta seems to have got his legs back now.
Arrms getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##TD#
Mierta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mierta lands in his opponent's guard.
Arrms controlling the position.
Arrms looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mierta is fighting to break Arrms's control of his arms but Arrms is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Arrms keeping full guard, as Mierta tries to pass. #SUB#
Mierta has gone for a leg lock! Arrms slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mierta's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Arrms got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mierta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arrms has managed to get both his arms back between Mierta's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Arrms wants to control from the top but Mierta keeps moving.
Arrms stands up over Mierta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mierta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arrms 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.
Serta Mierta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mierta working for a triangle but Arrms defends it easily. #T3#
Arrms stays in close to Mierta's body and controls the position.
Arrms trying to control the position from guard on top but Mierta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arrms is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mierta avoids the body shot from Arrms.
Arrms takes a swing at Mierta's ribcage but misses.
Arrms slips under a jab from Mierta.
Mierta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mierta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arrms.
A quick step to the side and Mierta tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arrms rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mierta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arrms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Mierta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mierta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arrms manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mierta has his foot on Arrms's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arrms works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taekn Arrms.
I think Arrms 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taekn Arrms!
A less than humble Taekn Arrms misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 460 Harris vs Dream
Date: Nov 08, 2025

#R1#
A big left from Byrum misses.
Mierta jabs Byrum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mierta misses with an uppercut. Byrum saw that one coming.
Serta Mierta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrum is looking to chop away at Mierta's legs. #TD2#
Mierta gets caught napping as Byrum dives in and scores a takedown. Mierta manages to retain guard.
Mierta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Byrum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Byrum works over Mierta with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mierta is looking for a triangle here but Byrum uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mierta is trying to work for a sweep but Byrum has mounted him!#T1#
Mierta regains half guard.
Byrum controlling the pace.
Byrum is just content to waste time from the top position. Mierta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Mierta looking for a guillotine here but Byrum defends easily.
Byrum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mierta works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Byrum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Byrum throwing strikes but missing.
Mierta has momentary wrist control but Byrum slips an elbow through the middle.
Mierta keeping full guard, as Byrum tries to pass.
Byrum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Mierta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Byrum stacks Mierta 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 Byrum!
Byrum tries to advance position but instead Mierta slips a leg back in to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Byrum is working for a kimura but Mierta is defending it quite comfortably.
Byrum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Byrum slips a nice elbow through Mierta's hands, connecting with Mierta's forehead.
Byrum passes to full mount!
Byrum wants to control the pace but Mierta is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Mierta regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byrum is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Byrum with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Mierta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Byrum with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Byrum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Byrum throws a hook but Mierta blocks it.
Mierta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrum.
Mierta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Byrum manages to circle out of the way.
Byrum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mierta turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mierta.
Byrum feints the counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Byrum.
Byrum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mierta.
Byrum throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Byrum avoids the body shot from Mierta.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mierta.#CL#
Byrum tries to keep at a distance but Mierta has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Mierta tries to throw a body punch but Byrum avoids it by throwing Mierta back against the cage.
Mierta avoids a wild elbow strike from Byrum.
Byrum swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mierta scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mierta.
Mierta is looking to control Byrum's arms but Byrum gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mierta has his back to the cage.
Mierta tries to throw a body punch but Byrum avoids it by throwing Mierta back against the cage.
Mierta swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Mierta manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Byrum, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Byrum.
A slow jab from Mierta misses its intended target.
Byrum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Byrum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mierta on his heels. He'll look to pass Mierta's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byrum lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Byrum is looking to work some ground and pound but Mierta has wrist control.
Byrum is working Mierta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Mierta looking for a guillotine here but Byrum defends easily.
Byrum lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Mierta looking for a triangle here. Byrum is fighting it but it looks tight! Mierta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Byrum is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Serta Mierta!

Event: ENIGMA 275: Grunter Vs. Nuku
Date: Oct 25, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Mierta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mierta tries a body shot but Marin blocks it.
Marin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mierta.
Marin tries to throw a body punch but Mierta avoids it by throwing Marin back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marin working aggressively here.
Mierta tries to throw a body punch but Marin avoids it by throwing Mierta back against the cage.
Marin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mierta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marin misses with a body punch.
Marin avoiding damage as Mierta throws knees to the body.
Mierta working aggressively here. #BC#
Marin breaks from the clinch.
Mierta misses with a hook to the body
and Marin counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mierta is just out of range.
A jab from Mierta does it's job there.
Mierta lands a jab.
Mierta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Marin scores with a jab to the head.
Marin just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mierta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mierta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marin.
Marin lands with a straight right. Mierta didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Mierta finds it's way through Marin's defenses.
Mierta lands a head kick. Marin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mighty Marin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mierta scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Marin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mierta doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mierta throws a head kick but Marin moves out of range. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Marin.
Mierta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mierta misses with a lunging right hand
and Marin counters with a straight right hand.
Marin tries to clinch up.
Mierta is looking to clinch but Marin is avoiding it.
Mierta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Mierta is rocked!
Mierta misses with a takedown attempt
and Marin counters with a nice leg kick.
Mierta throws a push kick but Marin slaps the foot to one side.
Mierta lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mierta throws a lazy right hand but Marin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mierta. #CL#
Marin closes the distance and pushes Mierta back into the cage.#T3#
Marin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mierta tries to throw a body punch but Marin avoids it by throwing Mierta back against the cage.
Marin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mierta controls his hands.
Marin lands with a light punch inside.
Marin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mierta lands a left hand. #BC#
Marin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mierta has a takedown stuffed.
Mierta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4##CL#
Marin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mierta blocking some punches.
Marin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mierta.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mierta lands a nice shot to the body.
Marin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Marin.
Marin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marin blocking some punches.
Mierta scores with a shoulder strike.
Mierta has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mierta can turn it around.
Mierta has a couple of punches blocked by Marin.
Mierta misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Mighty Marin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Marin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mierta's head.
A shot to the liver by Mierta. Beautiful body shot.
Mierta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marin.
Marin keeps the fight on the outside.
Marin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mierta scores with a jab to the body.
Marin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mierta's hands.
A jab from Mierta misses.
Crunch! Mierta slams his shin into Marin's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta fails with the takedown.
Mierta throws a body punch but Marin moves out of range.
Marin tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Mierta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mierta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mierta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Marin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mierta misses with a hook to the body
and Marin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mierta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marin if he has to take too many more of those.
Mierta takes a swing at Marin's ribcage but misses.
Serta Mierta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mierta checks it well.
Mierta feints the counter takedown.
A cross from Mierta lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A low kick from Marin is predictable there #TD2#
and Mierta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marin!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marin is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mierta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mierta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mierta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marin keeps working.
Mierta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marin's legs.
Marin is pushing Mierta's head away, looking to escape. Mierta manages to hold on to the position though.
Marin wants to get back to his feet but Mierta is dominant here and he's now got Marin's back!
Well, with Mierta on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Mierta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Marin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marin is trying to get back to his feet but Mierta has full control of the position and if anything, Marin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T3##SUB2#
Mierta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marin is defending well though. Mierta let's go of the attempt for now.
Marin is trying to stand back up.
Mierta slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marin is trying to get back to his feet but Mierta has full control of the position and if anything, Marin has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Mierta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Marin trying to get back to his feet but Mierta is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
Mierta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Marin is trying to stand back up.
A lull in the action here.
Marin wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mierta is persistently looking for the submission but Marin is defending it well. #ES#
Marin is trying to shake Mierta off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Mierta won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Mierta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Mierta throws a head kick but Marin moves out of range.
Marin throws a leg kick which misses Mierta's front leg but catches the back leg as Mierta tries to avoid it.
Marin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mierta moves out of range of the body kick.
Mierta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marin throwing a counter right hand but Mierta manages to avoid it.
Mierta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marin throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mierta counters by clinching up. #BC#
Marin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mierta.
Marin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mierta just manages to avoid it.
Marin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mierta throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marin's head.
Nice takedown defense from Marin. No joy for Mierta on that attempt. #T1#
Marin scores with a leg kick.
Marin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mierta throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mierta misses with a right hand
and Marin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mierta thinking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mierta.
Marin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mierta misses with a body kick.
Marin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marin wants to clinch.#T2#
Marin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mierta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Mierta lands but Marin takes it in his stride.
Marin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Mierta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mierta.
Mierta throws a sloppy head kick and Marin moves out of range easily.
Marin throwing a counter right hand but Mierta manages to avoid it.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Marin throws a body punch but Mierta moves out of range.
Marin connects with a high kick.
Marin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marin misses with a straight left.
Mierta misses the shot to the body.
Mierta misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Marin misses the target.
Mierta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marin.
Mierta lands a nice looking body shot.
Mierta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Mierta throws a head kick that misses
letting Marin counter with a right hand.
Mierta misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Marin blocks the leg kick.
Mierta misses with a straight right.
Mierta sizes up Marin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mierta lands a right hook to the body.
Marin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mierta thuds his right hand into Marin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mierta connects with a solid leg kick.
Marin misses with a double jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serta Mierta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mierta 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serta Mierta!

Event: ENIGMA 270
Date: Aug 23, 2025

#R1#
A big right from Mierta misses.
Humpa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mierta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mierta misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Humpa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mierta cracks Humpa with a nice body shot.
Mierta throws a punch but it's blocked by Humpa.
Humpa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Humpa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Humpa blocks a body shot from Mierta.
Humpa has a couple of punches blocked by Mierta.
Humpa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Humpa lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Humpa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mierta to keep the fight standing.
Mierta controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Mierta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mierta misses with a body punch. #T1#
Humpa has Mierta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mierta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mierta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Humpa backwards.
Mierta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Humpa.
Mierta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mierta lands with a light punch inside.
Mierta blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Mierta breaks from the clinch.
Mierta throws a body punch but Humpa moves out of range. #TD2#
Humpa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mierta quickly recovers to half guard.
Humpa wants to take a breather but Mierta is having none of it.
Mierta trying to get back to full guard but Humpa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humpa controlling from the full mount.
Mierta manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB#
Mierta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Humpa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mierta is just riding it out for now. Humpa eventually gives up the hold.
Humpa trying to control the pace. #T3#
Mierta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Humpa has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Humpa wants to control the pace but Mierta is squirming around nicely.
Mierta prevents Humpa from taking his back.
Humpa wants to control but Mierta has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T4##SUB2#
Humpa is working for a kimura but Mierta is defending it quite comfortably.
Humpa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mierta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Humpa is working for an americana but Mierta has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Humpa was thinking about the submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Leg Humpa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mierta moves out of range as Humpa strikes.
Mierta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mierta misses with a few strikes there.
Mierta sets himself, and Humpa steps forward looking for the clinch! Mierta avoids it this time.
Humpa misses with a straight left.
Humpa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Humpa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mierta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mierta checks a leg kick.
A big left from Mierta misses.
Humpa tries to counter with a clinch but Mierta shakes him off and moves away.
Mierta misses with a body shot.
Humpa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta misses with a body kick.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Humpa does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Mierta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Humpa scores with a jab. Mierta acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Humpa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mierta moves out of range as Humpa strikes.
Humpa looks to land a combination but Mierta avoids it well.
Mierta lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Leg Humpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mierta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humpa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Humpa swinging wildly here.
Mierta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta takes a swing at Humpa's ribcage but misses.
Humpa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mierta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mierta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Leg Humpa has been cut.
Humpa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Humpa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mierta quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humpa prevents Mierta from improving his position.#T2#
Mierta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Humpa stopping the sweep attempt from Mierta.
Humpa wants to pass the guard but Mierta is keeping the position.
Humpa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mierta looking to control. #T3#
Humpa preventing the sweep.
Humpa wants to control from the top but Mierta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mierta digs a good body shot into Humpa's ribs.
Mierta is looking to wear down Humpa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mierta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humpa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mierta.
Humpa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mierta's head.
Humpa misses with a double jab
and Mierta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Humpa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mierta.
Humpa blocks a head kick by Mierta.
Mierta takes one to the side of the head. #T4#
Mierta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta throws a looping overhand right but Humpa ducks down to avoid it.
Mierta throws a solid leg kick but Humpa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mierta.#CL2#
Humpa has closed the distance and engaged Mierta in a clinch.
Humpa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Humpa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Humpa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Humpa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mierta takes a shot to the head.
Mierta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humpa's elbow.
Leg Humpa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Humpa trying to stall but Mierta improves his position.
Humpa misses with the head strike.
Mierta is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Mierta breaks the clinch.
Mierta throws a low kick but Humpa avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leg Humpa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leg Humpa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Mierta.
Mierta looks to score with a jab to the body but Humpa is just out of range.
Humpa throws a shot to the body.
Humpa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mierta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humpa was well out of range. Poor timing from Mierta.
Mierta throws a body shot but no joy.
Humpa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mierta manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mierta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta clobbers Humpa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Humpa misses with an uppercut. Mierta saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Mierta misses. #T1#
Mierta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mierta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Humpa.
Mierta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Humpa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mierta doesn't seem bothered though.
Humpa cracks a nice hook into Mierta's ribs.
Humpa lands a nice hook to Mierta's body. Mierta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mierta with the inside leg kick.
Mierta scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mierta. #SUB#
Mierta has hold of Humpa's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Humpa tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mierta cranks the arm and Humpa screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Humpa, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Serta Mierta!

Event: ENIGMA 258
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
Humpa misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Mierta misses its target.
Mierta throws an overhand right that lands on Humpa's shoulder, as Humpa tries to avoid the shot.
Mierta sets himself, and Humpa steps forward looking for the clinch! Mierta avoids it this time.
Mierta throws a jab when Humpa was well out of range.
Humpa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mierta throws a sloppy head kick and Humpa moves out of range easily.
And Humpa tries to counter it with a takedown but Mierta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Humpa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mierta lands with a hook. Humpa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Mierta has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mierta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humpa.
Humpa feints the counter takedown.
Humpa misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Mierta counters by clinching up.
Humpa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Mierta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humpa blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Mierta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Humpa finds it's way through Mierta's defenses.
Mierta punishes Humpa's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Humpa digs a good body shot into Mierta's ribs.
Humpa misses with a hook.
Mierta throws a head kick but Humpa moves out of range.
Mierta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mierta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Humpa misses with a body shot.
Mierta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Humpa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mierta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Humpa lands the left hand.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Humpa gets caught napping as Mierta dives in and scores a takedown. Humpa manages to retain guard.
Mierta passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mierta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Humpa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mierta. #T2#
Mierta wants to free his trapped foot but Humpa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mierta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Humpa!
Humpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mierta tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Mierta looking to control but Humpa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Humpa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mierta misses with a head shot.
Humpa is squirming around, avoiding Mierta's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Mierta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Humpa turns into him and now he's in Mierta's guard.
Mierta wants to control but Humpa passes easily into half guard. #T4#
Mierta wants to improve his position but Humpa is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Humpa wants to control but Mierta is keeping him busy.
Mierta trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Humpa manages to pass to mount!
Humpa wants to take Mierta's back here but Mierta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB2#
Humpa is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mierta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mierta tries to lock up and control but Humpa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta dominated that round.
That's time! Mierta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Mierta misses the target.
Humpa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Leg Humpa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Humpa moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Mierta moves into the clinch successfully.
Humpa has Mierta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mierta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mierta.
Mierta lands a nice uppercut.
Humpa misses with a punch on the inside.
Mierta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mierta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humpa can do to turn this around?
Mierta lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Leg Humpa has been cut.
Humpa controlling the action here for a moment.
Humpa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mierta throws a punch but it's blocked by Humpa.
Humpa is working for takedown but Mierta is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Mierta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Humpa.
Humpa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mierta after a bit of a struggle.
Serta Mierta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leg Humpa.
Mierta tries to land knees in the clinch but Humpa avoids the damage to the body.
Humpa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Humpa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mierta tries to land a knee to the head but Humpa blocks with his arms.
Humpa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Humpa wants to take the fight to the mat but Mierta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mierta just leaning against Humpa, taking a breather.
Humpa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humpa.
Mierta prevents a body shot from Humpa.
Humpa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mierta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mierta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mierta tries a body shot but Humpa blocks it. #BC#
Mierta manages to break the clinch.
Humpa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Humpa as he checks the leg kick.
Mierta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humpa manages to avoid it.
Humpa moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Mierta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Humpa is looking for a sweep. Mierta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Humpa is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Mierta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Humpa is just riding it out for now. Mierta eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Mierta tries to pass to full mount but Humpa defends it.
Mierta content to control rather than advance.
Humpa tries to get to full guard but Mierta has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Humpa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mierta pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mierta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Humpa is just riding it out for now. Mierta eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mierta trying to pass the guard but Humpa defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Humpa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mierta trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mierta preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mierta forces his way into half guard.
Humpa trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leg Humpa's cut.
That's time! Mierta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Humpa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Serta Mierta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Mierta looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mierta trying to control from half guard but Humpa is working away.
Humpa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mierta 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mierta wants to control from the top but Humpa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta advances position into side control!
Mierta controlling from side mount. #T1#
Humpa tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Mierta trying to control the action but Humpa is working from the bottom.
Mierta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mierta trying to control the action but Humpa is working from the bottom.
Leg Humpa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Humpa tries to bench press Mierta off him but Mierta keeps the position.
Mierta wants to control but Humpa is keeping him busy.
Humpa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mierta controlling the action here.
Humpa tries to get to full guard but Mierta has control of the leg. #T3#
Mierta wants to control but Humpa is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Serta Mierta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Humpa is looking to improve his position.
Mierta is looking to pass Humpa's guard but actually Humpa recovers to full guard.
Humpa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mierta is one step ahead there.
Mierta trying to control but Humpa is working from the bottom.
Humpa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mierta throws a nice head kick!
Humpa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serta Mierta is winning the standup battle so far.
Humpa defending well as Mierta loads up on a big left hand.
Mierta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Humpa is able to avoid easily.
Mierta throws a hook but Humpa blocks it.
Humpa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Mierta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Humpa sprawls well initially but Mierta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mierta in particular looking to stall.
Mierta is trying to control. Humpa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Humpa is pressing down on Mierta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mierta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mierta preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serta Mierta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mierta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serta Mierta!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Cretu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mierta throws a punch but it's blocked by Cretu.
Cretu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mierta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cretu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice shot by Cretu.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cretu misses with a wild body shot.
Mierta wants to counter with a clinch but Cretu pushes him away.
Cretu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mierta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Mierta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cretu misses with a two punch combination.
Cretu is looking to clinch but Mierta is avoiding it.
Decebal Cretu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cretu looks to land a right hand but Mierta moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cretu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Mierta misses with a straight left.
Cretu throws an off balance right hand
and Mierta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mierta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cretu with a hook.
Cretu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mierta.
Cretu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mierta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cretu tries to clinch up.
Cretu digs a good body shot into Mierta's ribs.
Cretu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mierta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cretu thuds his right hand into Mierta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cretu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Mierta scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mierta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mierta throws out a counter right but Cretu avoids it with no problem.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch but Mierta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Cretu misses with an uppercut. Mierta saw that one coming.
Mierta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mierta throws a push kick but Cretu slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Cretu closes the distance and clinches.
Cretu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Cretu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cretu.
Mierta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cretu backwards.
Cretu throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Mierta lands a damaging elbow. #T3#
Cretu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mierta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mierta.
Cretu lands a body punch.
Mierta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cretu.
Cretu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mierta struggles to land a body shot inside as Cretu controls his hands.
Cretu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mierta prevents it.
Mierta stalls.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mierta throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cretu.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cretu.
Cretu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Mierta has a couple of punches blocked by Cretu.
A nice left hand lands by Cretu.
Mierta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mierta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cretu.
Mierta is stalling here.
Cretu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mierta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cretu fails to land.
Mierta misses with a punch to the body.
Mierta tries to land knees in the clinch but Cretu avoids the damage to the body.
Cretu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cretu stops a takedown attempt from Mierta.
Decebal Cretu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serta Mierta.
Cretu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mierta's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Decebal Cretu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cretu throws a right hand that Mierta ducks under and follows up with a left that Mierta also avoids with ease.
Cretu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mierta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cretu.
Mierta with the counter takedown but Cretu avoids it easily.
Cretu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mierta can do to turn this around?
Cretu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Cretu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cretu.
Cretu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cretu cracks a nice hook into Mierta's ribs.
Decebal Cretu is winning the standup battle so far.
Mierta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cretu.
A big right from Cretu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cretu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mierta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mierta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mierta throws a big shot that misses.
Cretu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mierta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Cretu takes the fight into the clinch.
Mierta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mierta scores with a shoulder strike.
Cretu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mierta is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mierta blocks a body shot from Cretu.
Cretu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Mierta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cretu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mierta is pressed up against the cage. Cretu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mierta down to the mat. Mierta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cretu is looking to clinch.
Mierta throws a hook but Cretu avoids it easily.
Cretu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Cretu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cretu cracks a nice hook into Mierta's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Cretu. Beautiful body shot.
Mierta with a hook.
Cretu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mierta lands with a nice body punch.
Cretu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mierta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Mierta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Cretu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decebal Cretu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cretu swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Cretu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cretu tries to clinch there but Mierta circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cretu.
Cretu lands with a nice combination. Mierta backs away looking to recover.
Cretu tries to clinch up but Mierta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cretu throws a body shot but no joy.
Cretu throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mierta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Cretu closes the distance and clinches.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Cretu swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cretu tries to throw a body punch but Mierta avoids it by throwing Cretu back against the cage.
Cretu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Cretu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cretu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mierta backwards.
Cretu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mierta effectively controlling the action here.
Mierta throws a head punch that misses.
Mierta prevents a body shot from Cretu.
Cretu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mierta's elbow.
Cretu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cretu misses with some punches.
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cretu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Decebal Cretu dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Cretu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
Cretu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cretu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mierta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cretu tries to clinch there but Mierta circles away.
Mierta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cretu is looking to clinch but Mierta is avoiding it.
And Mierta tries to counter it with a takedown but Cretu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cretu moves in looking to clinch but Mierta pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cretu closes the distance but Mierta moves to the side
and Mierta counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Cretu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cretu throws a shot from downtown. Mierta moves away and avoids it.
Mierta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cretu defends it well.
Cretu's corner calls for a 1-2. Cretu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cretu throws a jab when Mierta was well out of range.
Cretu swats away the attempt to clinch by Mierta.
Cretu tries to clinch up.
Cretu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mierta has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cretu misses with a wild body shot.
Cretu feints a jab promting Mierta to slip. Cretu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mierta slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mierta shoots in for a takedown but Cretu shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Mierta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mierta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cretu misses with an uppercut. Mierta saw that one coming.
Mierta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cretu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mierta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cretu lands with a hook. Mierta tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cretu tests Mierta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serta Mierta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cretu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mierta under the eye.
Mierta shoots in but no luck this time.
Cretu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mierta. #CL#
Cretu has Mierta up against the cage in a clinch.
Cretu misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Cretu scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Cretu.
Cretu has a couple of punches blocked by Mierta.
Cretu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mierta.
Cretu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mierta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cretu's elbow.
Decebal Cretu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mierta is looking for a takedown.
Decebal Cretu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serta Mierta.
Mierta misses with some punches.
Mierta tries to score a body lock takedown but Cretu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cretu misses with a body punch.
Cretu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Cretu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cretu prevents a body shot from Mierta.
Cretu misses with the head strike.
Mierta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cretu lands a right hand.
Mierta pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
Mierta successfully pulls guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Decebal Cretu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cretu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 23
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Mierta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mierta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mierta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.
Mierta misses the jab.
Yagan throws out a counter right but Mierta avoids it with no problem.
Mierta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Yagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Mierta.
Mierta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mierta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yagan.
Yagan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta lands a really nice looking cross but Yagan seems unphased.
Mierta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yagan has time to react.
Mierta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mierta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mierta.
Yagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Mierta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mierta misses with an uppercut. Yagan saw that one coming.#CL#
Mierta gets a clinch.
Yagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Mierta won't allow it.
Mierta lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Mierta jumps into guard, dragging Yagan to the mat. #SUB#
Yagan wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mierta's closed guard. He's half up but Mierta has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mierta pivots and extends the arm, Yagan falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mierta! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serta Mierta!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Mierta misses with a low kick as Shin jumps back.
Mierta throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mierta cracks Shin with a right hand to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shin.
Shin throws out a leg kick but Mierta moves out of range and Shin only half commits.
Mierta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shin misses with a body shot.
Mierta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mierta jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
A low kick lands for Shin.
Shin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mierta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shin lands a jab.
Mierta on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin misses the jab.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Donk. Shin catches Mierta right on the button with a cross.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mierta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mierta checks it well. #T1#
Shin punishes Mierta's body with a nice straight punch.
Shin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ji Soo Shin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta throws a shot from downtown. Shin moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Mierta as he checks the leg kick.
Mierta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shin thumps Mierta with a low kick.
Shin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Mierta down.
Mierta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shin misses with a leg kick.
Mierta looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Shin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mierta checks it well.
Shin throws a solid leg kick but Mierta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin.
Mierta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mierta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Shin is looking to chop away at Mierta's legs. #T2#
Nice takedown defense from Shin. No joy for Mierta on that attempt.
Shin tries a quick counter leg kick but Mierta is wise to it.
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mierta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shin wants to slow Mierta down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Mierta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin throws a jab when Mierta was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Shin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Mierta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mierta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mierta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mierta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shin's waist but Shin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mierta off to one side.
Shin lands with an uppercut that bounces Mierta off the cage and back into range.
Shin throws an overhand right that lands on Mierta's shoulder, as Mierta tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mierta.
A swing and a miss from Mierta.
Shin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shin slips a straight right by Mierta.
Mierta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mierta finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head. #T3#
Shin lands a leg kick that knocks Mierta off balance momentarily.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mierta throws out the jab.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shin lands a glancing blow to the side of Mierta's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shin.
Shin throws a solid leg kick but Mierta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shin.
Nice body punch from Shin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shin.
A low kick lands for Mierta.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shin.
Mierta staying out of range there.
Mierta changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mierta misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Mierta rushes Shin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Stalling in the clinch from Mierta.
Mierta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shin backwards.
Shin lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Shin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shin.
A body shot lands from Shin.
Mierta lands with a left to the head.
Mierta throws a punch but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mierta or not.
Mierta tries a knee to the head but Shin blocks it.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mierta controls his hands.
Shin works on Mierta's body with a couple of short punches.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mierta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shin misses with some punches.
Mierta lands an elbow just above Shin 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Ji Soo Shin has been cut.
Mierta tries to pull guard but Shin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mierta drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serta Mierta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mierta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Shin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Soo Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ji Soo Shin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Shin with a nice cross.
A big left from Shin misses.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mierta.
Mierta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mierta shoots for a double leg takedown but Shin sprawls well. He's pushed Mierta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mierta throws a sloppy head kick and Shin moves out of range easily.
Jab from Shin.
Shin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Shin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mierta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shin misses with a straight right.
Shin scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Mierta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mierta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mierta throws a jab but it's blocked by Shin.
Shin flicks out a counter leg kick but Mierta steps away.#TD#
Mierta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shin is refusing to be controlled, as Mierta sits in half guard.
Mierta is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mierta trying to control the position from guard on top but Shin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mierta looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Shin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mierta looking to pass the guard.
Mierta being controlled here momentarily.
Mierta pushing down on Shin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mierta is looking to take a break and control but Shin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mierta passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Shin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mierta tries to control but Shin wriggling away. #SUB#
Mierta looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mierta controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mierta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shin turns into him and now he's in Mierta's guard. #T4##SUB#
Mierta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shin stacks Mierta 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 Shin!
Mierta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mierta trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ji Soo Shin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ji Soo Shin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Mierta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin lands with a straight right. Mierta didn't see that one coming.
Shin connects with the punch.
Mierta checks a leg kick.
A big left from Mierta misses.
Shin throws out a counter right but Mierta avoids it with no problem.
Mierta checks a leg kick nicely.
Shin is looking to slow Mierta down with leg kicks.
Ji Soo Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mierta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shin on the side of the head.
Shin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shin.
Mierta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mierta momentarily.
Mierta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shin manages to avoid it.
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!
Shin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Mierta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mierta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mierta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shin connects with a leg kick.
Mierta wants to clinch.
Shin tries a quick counter leg kick but Mierta is wise to it.
Mierta throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mierta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mierta throws a leg kick but Shin sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shin.
Shin throws a leg kick but Mierta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mierta throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Mierta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mierta throws a nice looking combination but Shin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Good work by Mierta as he checks the leg kick.
Mierta tries to counter by clinching up but Shin breaks away and moves out of range.
Mierta scores with a jab to the body.
Mierta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mierta takes a swing at Shin's ribcage but misses.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin misses with a hook. Mierta ducked under it nicely.
Shin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick from Shin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shin. That's going to slow Mierta down.
The crowd cheers as Shin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mierta doesn't seem phased though.
Mierta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mierta appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mierta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shin.
Shin throws a leg kick which misses Mierta's front leg but catches the back leg as Mierta tries to avoid it. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Shin.
Shin misses with a body kick.
Shin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mierta to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Soo Shin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mierta ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Mierta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mierta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shin scores with a jab.
Mierta takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shin cracks Mierta with an open hand slap.
Shin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mierta fails to land the takedown.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Shin.
Mierta with a jab.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mierta.
Mierta tries a head kick but it misses.
Shin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shin tests Mierta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mierta slips a jab from Shin.
Mierta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mierta misses with a body shot.
Mierta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Serta Mierta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shin misses with a wild body shot.
Mierta moves out of range of the body kick from Shin.
Mierta walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shin lands a nice shot to the body.
Shin misses the shot to the body.
Ji Soo Shin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mierta will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shin throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ji Soo Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ji Soo Shin!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Trovao throws a poor cross that misses
and Mierta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trovao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mierta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mierta misses with a series of wild punches.
Trovao misses with a body shot.
Trovao throws a sloppy head kick and Mierta moves out of range easily.
Mierta looks to throw the jab but Trovao is out of range.
A head kick from Mierta lands but Trovao takes it in his stride.
Mierta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mierta dives in and grabs Trovao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trovao pushes down on Mierta's head and hops out.
Trovao slips a jab and a cross from Mierta.
Trovao misses with a body shot.
A head kick by Trovao misses #CL#
and Mierta counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trovao throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mierta.
A short right from Trovao.
A head punch on the inside from Trovao fails to land.
Trovao swings wildly with an uppercut but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mierta prevents a body shot from Trovao.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Trovao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mierta throws a sloppy head kick and Trovao moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trovao. #CL#
Mierta moves into range and clinches up with Trovao.#BC2#
Trovao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trovao misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Trovao.
Trovao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mierta.
Nice shot lands for Trovao.
Trovao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mierta. That's going to slow Trovao down.
Trovao connects with a nice looking jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mierta.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trovao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mierta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mierta throws a body punch but Trovao moves out of range.
Trovao scores with a head kick.
Mierta swings for the body but Trovao moves out of range.
Trovao throws a low kick but Mierta avoids it.
Trovao throws a leg kick but Mierta checks it. #CL#
Mierta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trovao digs a right hand into Mierta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mierta's gas tank. #BC2#
Trovao breaks the clinch.
Trovao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mierta takes a step back to recover.
Trovao throws a low kick but Mierta avoids it.
Mierta slips a straight right by Trovao.
Trovao lands the left hand.#T3#
Mierta moves out of range of the strikes.
Trovao scores with a head kick. Mierta tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice uppercut lands for Mierta. That snapped Trovao's head back.
Mierta lands a head shot.
Mierta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trovao is out of range.
Trovao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD#
Mierta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trovao napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Mierta goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trovao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mierta but great work by Trovao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mierta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mierta wants to improve his position but Trovao is controlling well.
Trovao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mierta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trovao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trovao's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mierta looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mierta has got his arm under Trovao's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Trovao has spun round into Mierta's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mierta is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mierta tries to free his leg and advance position but Trovao is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trovao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trovao keeping full guard, as Mierta tries to pass.
Mierta pushes down on Trovao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
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 Serta Mierta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mierta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Mierta misses
and Trovao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Mierta.
Mierta doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trovao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mierta misses with a head kick.
Trovao lands a jab to Mierta's midsection.
Trovao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trovao throws a jab but it's blocked by Mierta.
Trovao throws an overhand right that lands on Mierta's shoulder, as Mierta tries to avoid the shot.
Trovao is looking to chop away at Mierta's legs.
Mierta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trovao lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Mierta does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trovao checks a leg kick nicely.
Mierta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trovao counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Mierta misses with a leg kick.
Trovao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trovao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Trovao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mierta lands with a cross.
Mierta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mierta is looking to clinch but Trovao is avoiding it.
Trovao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mierta.
Trovao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mierta manages to avoid it.
Mierta tries to counter with a takedown but Trovao is quick to defend against it.
Mierta shoots for a takedown but Trovao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trovao takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mierta wants to clinch.
Trovao lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Trovao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Trovao backs away, Mierta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mierta scores with a jab.
Mierta dives in and grabs Trovao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trovao pushes down on Mierta's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serta Mierta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trovao misses with a wild body shot.
Trovao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mierta lands with a right hand.
Mierta throws a hook to the side of Trovao's head but Trovao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trovao scores with the left hand. Mierta knows he should have avoided that one.
Trovao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trovao throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mierta walks into a left hand.
Trovao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mierta moves away.
Trovao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trovao drops his hands momentarily and Mierta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trovao throws a hook but Mierta avoids it easily.
Raiju Trovao seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Mierta misses with a two punch combination.
Mierta misses with a double jab.
Trovao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trovao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mierta.
Trovao scores with a decent looking hook.
Mierta missing with a left hand there. Trovao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trovao misses with the body kick
and Mierta counters with a straight right hand.
Mierta slips under a jab from Trovao.
Mierta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trovao swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Trovao misses with a low kick as Mierta jumps back.
Trovao throws a jab when Mierta was well out of range.
Mierta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trovao manages to circle out of the way.
Mierta checks a leg kick.
Raiju Trovao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mierta moves into range and clinches up with Trovao.#T4#
Trovao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trovao tries to throw a body punch but Mierta avoids it by throwing Trovao back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mierta fails to land.
Trovao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Trovao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mierta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Trovao to the mat. Trovao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mierta is pushing down on Trovao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trovao is fighting to maintain full guard but Mierta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trovao is pressing down on Mierta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trovao controlling Mierta's posture. #SUB2#
Trovao has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mierta is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trovao.
You can see the frustration on Trovao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raiju Trovao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Trovao misses with a right hand
and Mierta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trovao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mierta.
Mierta ducks under a wild hook from Trovao.
Good shot there by Trovao.
Trovao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trovao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mierta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mierta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trovao to score with a decent uppercut.
Mierta dives in and grabs Trovao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trovao pushes down on Mierta's head and hops out.
Trovao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mierta is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Trovao does it's job there.#TD#
Trovao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Trovao pulls Mierta in close to his closed guard and prevents Mierta from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Trovao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trovao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Serta Mierta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trovao working a defensive guard here.
Trovao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mierta is one step ahead there.
Mierta looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trovao working a defensive guard here.
Mierta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trovao is controlling Mierta's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trovao swings for the body but Mierta moves out of range.
Trovao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mierta.
Mierta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trovao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Trovao.
Mierta throws a hook to the side of Trovao's head but Trovao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trovao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mierta misses with a double jab.
Trovao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good standup being displayed there by Trovao as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Trovao lands with an overhand left.
Trovao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Trovao does no damage.
A low kick from Mierta misses
and Trovao counters with a series of strikes. Mierta will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Mierta is rocked!
Mierta slips a straight right by Trovao.
Oh Mierta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trovao looks to score with a jab to the body but Mierta is just out of range.
It looked like Mierta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Trovao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mierta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Trovao.
Mierta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mierta seems to have got his legs back now.
Mierta does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trovao misses with a wild body shot.
Trovao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trovao. Mierta shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trovao fails to land with a series of punches.
Mierta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Trovao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trovao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mierta throws a jab but it's blocked by Trovao.
Mierta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mierta blocks a jab.
Trovao lands with an uppercut that bounces Mierta off the cage and back into range.
Trovao tries to land a front kick but Mierta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mierta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Trovao back to the cage. Mierta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Trovao looks to throw the jab but Mierta is out of range.
Mierta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Trovao. Those never looked like landing.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mierta.
Mierta digs a good body shot into Trovao's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raiju Trovao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trovao 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiju Trovao!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 85
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Mierta digs a good hook to Trovao's body.
Trovao lands with a shot to the body.
Mierta staying out of range there.
Trovao delivers a nice body kick.
Mierta scores with a head kick.
Trovao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mierta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mierta appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trovao throws the left hand but Mierta avoids the punch easily.
Mierta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mierta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mierta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trovao. That did some damage!
Mierta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trovao on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mierta lunges at Trovao with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trovao's hand.
Trovao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mierta counter with a right hand.
Mierta shoots in for a takedown but Trovao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Mierta throws a series of punches but Trovao moves out of range.
Trovao moves out of range of the body kick.
Trovao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Mierta to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Mierta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mierta passes into half guard.
Trovao is trying is best to control the position here.
Trovao is looking to control Mierta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trovao avoid being mounted?
Mierta wants to pass to mount but Trovao is defending the position.
Trovao controlling the position well.
Trovao is staying active underneath Mierta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Trovao wants to get back to full guard.
Mierta tries to pass to full mount but Trovao defends it. #SUB#
Mierta is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trovao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mierta.
Mierta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trovao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mierta is looking for a kimura but Trovao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mierta to get the leverage.
Trovao is positioning himself well to prevent Mierta advancing to mount. #T3#
Mierta is trying to control. Trovao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trovao is trying to control but can't.
Mierta is looking to advance position but Trovao won't allow it.
Trovao wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Trovao has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trovao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trovao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mierta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trovao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mierta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mierta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mierta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses
and Trovao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mierta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raiju Trovao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mierta fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Trovao looks for the body kick but Mierta saw that one coming.
Jab from Trovao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mierta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trovao.
Trovao looks to land a left hand but Mierta moved out of range nicely.
Mierta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trovao circles away.
Trovao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mierta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mierta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mierta catches Trovao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mierta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trovao looks to throw a body kick
and Mierta counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Mierta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mierta.
A left lands for Mierta.
Trovao scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serta Mierta 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#
Mierta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trovao.
Trovao misses the jab.
A big left from Mierta misses.
Trovao feints a counter leg kick.
Mierta misses with the body kick
and Trovao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trovao throws a body punch but Mierta moves out of range.
Trovao misses with a body shot.
Good work by Trovao as he checks the leg kick.
Trovao throws a big shot that misses.
Trovao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mierta. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mierta connects with a solid leg kick.
Trovao misses with a low kick.
Trovao just misses with a punch to the body.
Trovao throws a sloppy head kick and Mierta moves out of range easily.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Mierta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Mierta.
Mierta slips a jab from Trovao.
Mierta catches Trovao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mierta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trovao in his tracks.
Trovao scores with a sloppy right hand. Mierta should have avoided that one.
Mierta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trovao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mierta lands with an uppercut that bounces Trovao off the cage and back into range.
Mierta tried to score with a low kick but Trovao checks it.
Mierta misses with a head kick.
Raiju Trovao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trovao misses with a kick to the body
and Mierta counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Trovao misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mierta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serta Mierta is winning the standup battle so far.
Trovao throws a big shot that misses.
Trovao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mierta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mierta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trovao.
A cross from Mierta lands.
A leg kick checked by Trovao.
Mierta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trovao.
Trovao throws a body punch but Mierta moves out of range.
Mierta cracks Trovao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mierta slips under a jab from Trovao.
An attempted straight right counter from Mierta misses the target.
Jab by Trovao.#T3#
Trovao throws an off balance right hand
and Mierta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trovao throws a right hand that misses
and Mierta counters with a series of strikes. Trovao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trovao on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trovao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trovao lands a head shot.
Mierta connects with a leg kick.
Trovao walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Mierta.
Mierta lands a nice hook to Trovao's body. Trovao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trovao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mierta moves away from the strike by Trovao.
Trovao throws a hook but Mierta blocks it.
Trovao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Trovao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Trovao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mierta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mierta slips under a jab.
Trovao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Trovao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trovao throws an off balance right hand
and Mierta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trovao throws a right and a left that Mierta avoids nicely.
Trovao misses with a hook
and Mierta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trovao throws a hook to the side of Mierta's head but Mierta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mierta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trovao throws a chopping leg kick but Mierta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mierta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Serta Mierta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Trovao looks to land a left hand but Mierta moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mierta misses the target.
Trovao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Trovao throws a hook to the side of Mierta's head but Mierta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A right-left combo lands from Mierta.
Mierta misses with a leg kick
and Trovao counters with a one-two to the body.
Trovao throws a head kick but Mierta moves out of range.
Trovao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mierta.
Trovao misses with a looping left.
Trovao moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mierta scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mierta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mierta misses with a low kick.
Mierta throws the left hand but Trovao avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Mierta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trovao lands a nice looking body shot.
Mierta connects with a single shot there.
Mierta with a nice calf kick.
Trovao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mierta lands with an overhand left.
Trovao throws an overhand right that lands on Mierta's shoulder, as Mierta tries to avoid the shot.
Mierta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mierta lands a head kick!
Mierta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trovao counters with a body kick.
Trovao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mierta looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trovao pushes Mierta away with a front kick.#T2#
Trovao throws a hook but Mierta blocks it.
A head kick misses from Mierta.
Trovao throws a jab but it's blocked by Mierta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trovao throws out a loose jab but Mierta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trovao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Trovao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trovao.
Trovao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Trovao misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mierta misses the target.
Trovao throws a body shot but no joy.
Mierta connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trovao connects with a body shot.
A jab from Trovao misses.
Mierta tries for a takedown but Trovao circles away easily
and Trovao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Trovao throws a lazy right hand but Mierta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Mierta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trovao misses with a looping left.
Trovao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mierta connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trovao scrambles back to his feet.
Mierta tries a head kick but it misses.
Mierta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trovao just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mierta misses the target.
Trovao throws a sloppy head kick and Mierta moves out of range easily.
Trovao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trovao misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mierta ducks under a wild hook from Trovao.
Trovao throws a head kick that Mierta semi-blocks.
Serta Mierta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trovao lands a jab.#ROC2#Mierta is rocked!#T4#
Trovao misses with a body punch
and Mierta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Mierta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mierta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trovao.
Mierta seems to have got his legs back now.
Mierta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trovao pinned against the cage. Trovao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raiju Trovao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mierta walks into a left hand.
Mierta throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mierta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mierta misses with an uppercut.
Trovao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trovao throws a hook to the side of Mierta's head but Mierta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Mierta misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raiju Trovao.
Well Mierta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024

#R1#
Mierta swings widly with a right hand
and Soldic counters with a nice body shot.
Mierta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Mierta.
Soldic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mierta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mierta wants to clinch but Soldic slips to the side
and Soldic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Mierta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Soldic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mierta throws a sloppy body shot
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
Mierta wants to clinch up but Soldic keeps it at a distance.
Mierta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soldic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mierta lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Roberto Soldic has been cut.
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!
Mierta throws a head kick that misses
and Soldic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mierta fails with the takedown
and Soldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mierta misses with a combination
and Soldic counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Soldic closes the distance and pushes Mierta back into the cage.#T1#
Mierta wants to break free but Soldic has control. #BC2#
Mierta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mierta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Soldic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soldic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Mierta is rocked!
Mierta misses with the body kick
and Soldic counters with a good low kick that Mierta was not able to check.
Mierta is still on wobbly legs! Can Soldic finish him?
Soldic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mierta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mierta misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.#CL#
Soldic forces Mierta back against the cage and clinches.
Mierta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Soldic breaks the clinch.
Mierta seems to have recovered his senses.
A left and a right from Soldic both land. Nice combination.
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!#CL#
Soldic clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Soldic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Mierta cracks Soldic with an open hand slap.
Mierta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mierta darts in trying to clinch
and Soldic counters with a straight right hand.
Mierta throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Soldic.
Serta Mierta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mierta misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Soldic.
Good exchange - Soldic coming out on top.
Mierta throws a sloppy head kick
and Soldic counters with a body kick. #KD#
Soldic lands a big head kick that sends Mierta tumbling to the mat! Soldic takes a step backwards and waves Mierta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Soldic throws an overhand right that drops Mierta like a sack of potatoes! Soldic dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Soldic!
A very excited looking Roberto Soldic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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