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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Mera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mera wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera tries to stand and escape but Petrov is controlling the position.
Mera lands strikes from half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Petrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T1#
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Petrov trying to control but Mera postures up.
Mera working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
Mera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Petrov is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Mera wants to stand up but Petrov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Petrov is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Mera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mera. #SU2#
Mera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Petrov to get to his feet.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Petrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T3#
Mera wants to stand and escape but instead Petrov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mera pushes a forearm under Petrov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usaa Mera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Mera shoots and misses
and Viaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Mera shoots in and bounces Viaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Viaz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mera presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mera.
Viaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viaz wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viaz uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mera is controlling Viaz's posture.#T1#
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viaz is aware though and is defending well.
Viaz wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera keeping full guard, as Viaz tries to pass.
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera pulls Viaz in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mera keeping full guard, as Viaz tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Viaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mera but Mera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Usaa Mera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz works over Mera's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Mera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Viaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viaz looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Viaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Viaz wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Viaz looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
#SUB2#
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Viaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Viaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera is looking to stand up but Viaz won't let him.
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viaz is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #SUB2#
Mera is posturing up here but Viaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mera has to tap! Slick submission there by Viaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Viaz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera throws a head kick that misses
and Grayson counters with a left and a right that stings Mera.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Grayson feints the counter takedown.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grayson is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Grayson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grayson connects with a body shot.
Grayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grayson lands the left hand.
Mera fails with the takedown
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Mera is rocked!
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mera shoots for a takedown but Grayson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mera fails with the takedown.
Grayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mera's head.
Oh Mera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##KD2#
Grayson drops Mera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mera looks back up at him and smiles so Grayson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grayson is stalking Mera. Mera circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Grayson, and it's lights out! Mera really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Grayson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Tapio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
Mera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Tapio counters by moving into the clinch.
Tapio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Tapio successfully pulls guard.
Mera wants to stand but Tapio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tapio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mera misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Tapio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tapio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Mera jumps into guard, dragging Tapio to the mat.
#T1#
Mera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Mera is working an open guard so Tapio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Mera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tapio to the ground. Mera is now in Tapio's guard.
Tapio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mera being controlled against the cage.
Mera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tapio's efforts to push away.
Mera managing to block the knees to the body from Tapio.
Tapio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera fails to pull guard.
Mera fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mera is trying to pull guard but Tapio has him pressed against the cage.
Tapio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tapio working hard to break the clinch.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Tapio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mera has double underhooks.
Mera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tapio smiles and moves away.
Tapio shoots in but Mera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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!
Tapio stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tapio is trying to force a seperation but Mera has the dominant position.
Tapio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Tapio is trying to drag Mera to the mat but Mera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mera avoiding damage as Tapio throws knees to the body.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio stands there with Mera around his waist. Mera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tapio smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Tapio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Tapio decides to stand and escape the position.
Tapio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tapio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mera but Mera pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Mera fails to land the takedown.
Mera stuffs the takedown.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
Mera tries for a takedown but Tapio circles away easily
and Tapio counters with a right hand to the body.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Tapio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tapio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tapio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tapio closes the distance and pushes Mera back into the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Mera prevents Tapio from breaking the clinch.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tapio stalls.
Tapio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tapio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Tapio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mera has double underhooks.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Tapio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tapio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mera is fending him off so far but Tapio persists. Nope, Mera circles away and we're back to standing.
Tapio misses with a body kick.
Tapio throws a sloppy head kick and Mera moves out of range easily.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Tapio forces Mera back against the cage and clinches.
Tapio tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tapio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tapio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera shoots and misses
and Tapio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tapio darts in and clinches Mera up against the cage.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio stands there with Mera around his waist. Mera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tapio wants to take the fight to the mat but Mera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tapio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tapio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mera is trying to pull guard but Tapio has him pressed against the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapio. #T3#
Mera managing to block the knees to the body from Tapio.
#TD2#
Tapio jumps into guard, dragging Mera to the mat.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Tapio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Tapio jumps guard and drags Mera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera lands a couple of digs.
Tapio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tapio controlling Mera's posture. #SUB2#
Tapio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Tapio.#ES2#
Tapio pushes Mera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mera as Tapio shoots in.
Mera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kari Tapio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mera shoots in and gets a takedown into Tapio's guard.
Tapio kicks Mera off and gets to his feet.
Mera is looking to land body kicks.
Tapio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mera tries to sprawl out of it but Tapio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Usaa Mera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapio stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tapio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mera's 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!
Tapio is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Tapio stands and steps away. Mera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapio sprawls well. Tapio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Tapio has managed to clinch.
Kari Tapio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera keeps control of Tapio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tapio is trying to break the clinch but Mera is controlling him.#TD2#
Tapio decides to pull guard.
Tapio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapio holds on and takes a little breather.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Tapio wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tapio looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera wants to stand but Tapio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tapio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mera tries to stand but Tapio is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mera misses with a takedown
and Tapio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapio dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tapio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapio wants it to stay on the feet.
Tapio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mera tries to sprawl out of it but Tapio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Tapio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Tapio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mera regains guard.
Mera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tapio trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tapio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Usaa Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari Tapio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Tapio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tapio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Tapio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mera dodges the punch combination from Callum.
Callum misses with an uppercut.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callum but Callum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Callum. Those never looked like landing.
Mera feints the counter takedown.
Callum lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callum misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Mera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Callum's guard.#T1#
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera stops Callum from standing up.
Callum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
Callum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callum wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it.
Mera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Callum keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Callum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera looks winded!
A low kick from Callum is predictable there #TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Callum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Callum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Callum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Callum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Callum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him.
Mera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mera landing some decent shots from guard.
Callum is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Mera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera working Callum over with strikes.
Callum tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Callum is trying to stand up here but Mera is controlling him well.
Mera prevents Callum from improving his position.
Mera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callum's head.
Mera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Callum is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callum wants to control but Mera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mera scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Callum controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Usaa Mera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Callum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Callum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Callum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Callum misses the target.
Callum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mera on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum throws a combination. Mera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Callum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Callum tries to counter with a takedown but Mera is quick to defend against it.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Callum connects with a right hand. Mera shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jos Callum is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##KD#
Callum lands a left and a right that send Mera crashing to the mat, dazed. Callum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Usaa Mera has been cut.
Callum fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mera out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jos Callum!
A less than humble Jos Callum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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