Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 349 - Nik Vs Jam
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Dmitriev gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Miettinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dmitriev pinned against the cage. Dmitriev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Dmitriev misses the target.
Dmitriev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miettinen's sensitive parts.
Miettinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dmitriev defends well and Miettinen ends up having to push Dmitriev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fyodor Dmitriev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Dmitriev feints and then cracks Miettinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miettinen down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Dmitriev finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Dmitriev closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Miettinen! Dmitriev dives in looking to finish! Miettinen is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fyodor Dmitriev!
Fyodor Dmitriev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFK 339 - Cubbedge Vs Chambers
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips misses with the head strike.
Philips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Miettinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Philips regains guard.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miettinen on the ground.#ES#
Philips has his feet on Miettinen's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Philips defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Philips scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Philips.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Philips.
Philips attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Philips rushes Miettinen and presses him up against the cage.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miettinen or not.
Miettinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Philips.
Miettinen looks winded!
Philips content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Philips misses with a body punch.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miettinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miettinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miettinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips looking to throw knees to the head but Miettinen is blocking nicely.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Philips gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Miettinen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Philips.
Philips lands a shoulder strike.
Miettinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Miettinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miettinen has Philips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Philips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Radio Philips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
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!
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miettinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miettinen is defending well for now.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Philips is pressed up against the cage. Miettinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Philips down to the mat. Philips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Philips gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Philips throws a leg kick which misses Miettinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Miettinen tries to avoid it.
Philips lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miettinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL2#
Miettinen has managed to clinch.
Miettinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miettinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Philips working Miettinen over with knees to the body.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Philips stalls.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Philips is working Miettinen over against the cage.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Miettinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Philips lands a right hand.
Philips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miettinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Philips lands an elbow just above Miettinen 's eye. #T4#
Philips unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Philips tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miettinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Philips controls his hands.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Miettinen in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Philips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Philips tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Philips back against the cage.
Philips stalls.
Miettinen is trying to break free.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Miettinen won't want to take too many of those.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Miettinen won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Philips scores a nice knee to the body.
Philips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
A knee to the head by Philips.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Philips moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Philips.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Philips with a knee to the head.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
Philips misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Philips presses Miettinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Philips obliges.
Philips missing with knees to the body.
Philips lands an elbow inside that Miettinen shrugs off.
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meltdown Miettinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
A relieved looking Radio Philips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 333 -
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Miettinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gazersky's half guard.
Gazersky wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gazersky's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gazersky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miettinen is working away from the top position though.
Gazersky is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miettinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miettinen's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gazersky. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Gazersky doesn't have the hooks in and Miettinen manages to turn into his guard.
Gazersky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen wants to control but Gazersky is keeping busy.
Miettinen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gazersky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky throwing shots but Miettinen is blocking nicely. #T1#
Gazersky working the head and body with strikes.
Gazersky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miettinen trying to hold on to Gazersky's head to control him but Gazersky postures up.
Miettinen taking some punishment here, with Gazersky in his half guard.
Gazersky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gazersky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #CUT#The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Gazersky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miettinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gazersky winds up and cracks Miettinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #CUT#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meltdown Miettinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marlon Gazersky!
Marlon Gazersky seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 320 - Garrincha Vs Craven
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Nickels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miettinen's head.#CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
No joy there for Nickels, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels stops a takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Nickels manages to get underhooks.
Nickels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miettinen tries to pull guard but Nickels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Miettinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nickels regains guard immediately.
Miettinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miettinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Miettinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickels is keeping the position for now.
Nickels will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Miettinen forces his way into half guard.
Miettinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Still in half guard, Miettinen seems content to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nickels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miettinen winds up and cracks Nickels with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miettinen wants to pass the guard but Nickels is defending well.
Miettinen is taking a breather. Nickels says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miettinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Miettinen is looking to take a break and control but Nickels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nickels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miettinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Nickels manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Miettinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Miettinen's guard now, I'm sure.
Nickels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES#
Miettinen kicks Nickels off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Nickels has managed to clinch.
Miettinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nickels walks away with a smile on his face. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickels.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nickels but Nickels pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nickels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nickels moves in looking to clinch but Miettinen pushes him off.#T4#
Nickels stuffs the takedown attempt from Miettinen. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Nickels looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickels with the ground and pound but Miettinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickels scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickels is one step ahead there.
Nickels throws an elbow that misses. Miettinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickels's guard. Nice move by Miettinen!#REVR#
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 Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nickels tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nickels to the ground. Nickels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Nickels tries to counter it with a takedown but Miettinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nickels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Miettinen has Nickels up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Miettinen manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Nickels drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickels is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Nickels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miettinen is refusing to be controlled, as Nickels sits in half guard.
Miettinen tries to get to full guard but Nickels has control of the leg.
Nickels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miettinen trying to control here.
Nickels wants to free his trapped foot but Miettinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Meltdown Miettinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miettinen is trying to maintain the position but Nickels is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miettinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nickels misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Nickels closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miettinen quickly recovers to half guard.
Nickels is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miettinen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miettinen 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.#T3#
Nickels wants to stand and escape but instead Miettinen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Nickels wants to stand up but Miettinen is controlling him.
Nickels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miettinen controls the pace.
Nickels wants to control but Miettinen passes easily into half guard.
Miettinen prevents Nickels from standing back up.
Nickels trying to control here. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miettinen in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Miettinen seems to be working for a kimura but Nickels defends the submission attempt.
Miettinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nickels is trying to control but Miettinen manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickels is trying to reverse the position but instead Miettinen has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Nickels right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickels fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nickels as he avoids it easily.
Nickels tries to bum rush Miettinen with a series of wild strikes but Miettinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickels tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miettinen defends well and Nickels ends up having to push Miettinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nickels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nickels tries to close the distance and clinch but Miettinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Miettinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nickels!
Miettinen takes a little break here. Nickels wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Miettinen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nickels to his feet. #T1#
Miettinen throws a front kick that sends Nickels stumbling back into the cage.
Nickels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Miettinen darts in and clinches Nickels up against the cage.
Nickels taking a breather.
Miettinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Miettinen darts in and clinches Nickels up against the cage.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but Nickels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Nickels tightens his grip and picks Miettinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Miettinen manages to land in guard.
Miettinen pulls Nickels in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miettinen.
Nickels would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Nickels stands up and waves to Miettinen to follow him.
Miettinen has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Miettinen misses with a head kick.
Miettinen misses with a looping right.
Miettinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nickels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Nickels.
Meltdown Miettinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miettinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickels circles away.
Nickels throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nickels wants to break free but Miettinen has control.
Nickels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miettinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nickels after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miettinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch. #CL#
Nickels tries to keep at a distance but Miettinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miettinen.
Jimmy Nickels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nickels tries to circle away but Miettinen has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Nickels breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Nickels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nickels wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
A relieved looking Meltdown Miettinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 311 - Kelly Vs Gomez
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moder swivels and escapes.
Miettinen shoots and misses
and Moder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Moder misses with a hook. Miettinen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
Moder misses with the head strike.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but Moder has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miettinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moder has him pressed against the cage.
Moder struggles to land a body shot inside as Miettinen controls his hands.
Miettinen effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miettinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moder uses from the top position. #SUB#
Moder avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moder looking to sit in guard and control but Miettinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Moder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moder keeping moving, preventing Miettinen from controlling successfully.
Moder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moder wants to get back to his feet but Miettinen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miettinen being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Moder has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moder keeping full guard, as Miettinen tries to pass.
Moder controls Miettinen momentarily but Miettinen frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miettinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miettinen won't allow Moder to sweep him here.
Miettinen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miettinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Miettinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moder trying to keep a closed guard but Miettinen is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Miettinen is fighting to break Moder's control of his arms but Moder is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moder is trying to keep Miettinen in close.
Moder has control of Miettinen's left arm, preventing Miettinen from doing any damage.
Miettinen trying to control but Moder is working from the bottom.
Moder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miettinen is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moder is trying to control the position but Miettinen postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miettinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moder swings widly with a right hand
and Miettinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moder's knee momentarily.
Moder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moder wants it to stay on the feet.
Moder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Miettinen gets a double leg takedown into Moder's guard.
Miettinen is standing up over Moder. Moder looks to escape but Miettinen dives into side control. #REVB#
Miettinen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Moder is trying to control Miettinen's posture but Miettinen avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen wants to control but Moder is keeping him busy.
Moder sneaks back 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 Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
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#
Moder loads up on a big right hand but Miettinen slips the punch.
Miettinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moder! But no joy.
Moder blocks a head kick by Miettinen.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miettinen fails with the takedown.
Moder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Miettinen moves into range and clinches up with Moder.
Miettinen wants a takedown.
Moder fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Moder misses with a body punch.
Miettinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moder is keeping busy.
Moder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miettinen's defenses.
Miettinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Moder has a couple of punches blocked by Miettinen. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch.
Moder tries to clinch up but Miettinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Miettinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miettinen throws a head kick that misses
and Moder counters with a straight right hand.
Moder lands a lovely overhand right.
A good leg kick by Miettinen. #T2#
Miettinen drops his hands momentarily and Moder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Moder.#CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is getting worse.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Moder.
Miettinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen shoots for a takedown but Moder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Moder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Miettinen has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Moder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miettinen tries to clinch but Moder moves out of range.
Jan Moder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miettinen.
Miettinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Miettinen instigates a clinch. #T3#
Miettinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miettinen wants to break free but Moder has control.
Miettinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moder has Miettinen pressed against the cage, preventing Miettinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miettinen's elbow.
Miettinen tries to pull guard but Moder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Miettinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
Miettinen blocks an elbow strike.
Moder is trying to force a seperation but Miettinen has the dominant position.
Moder tries to work over Miettinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Moder misses with the head strike.
Miettinen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but Moder has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moder lands with a right to the head.
Moder swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Moder breaks the clinch.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Moder.
Moder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moder misses with a body shot.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moder as he avoids it easily.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miettinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moder tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moder to the ground. Moder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miettinen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miettinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.
Moder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Meltdown Miettinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moder closes the distance and clinches.
Miettinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Moder misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Moder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Moder misses
and Miettinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder lands a jab to the head.
Miettinen goes for a double leg but Moder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moder continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Moder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miettinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moder circles away.
Miettinen misses the jab.
Moder unleashes a big counter combination but Miettinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miettinen misses the body punch
and Moder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miettinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moder's waist but Moder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miettinen off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miettinen misses with a takedown
and Moder counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Moder. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Miettinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moder counters with a nice body shot.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Moder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Miettinen is rocked!
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Moder gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moder! But no joy.
Miettinen tries to pull guard but Moder holds him up against the cage and eventually Miettinen drops back down to his feet. #KD2#
Moder drops Miettinen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Miettinen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Miettinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Meltdown Miettinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moder creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Miettinen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Miettinen drops to his knees and Moder pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Moder!
After winning the bout, Jan Moder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 303 - Robson Vs Do Urden
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Miettinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miettinen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billy Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miettinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams wants to slow Miettinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Miettinen dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Miettinen dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Miettinen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Miettinen looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Miettinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Miettinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Miettinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miettinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miettinen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miettinen attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miettinen cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Miettinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Miettinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Miettinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
A lazy left from Miettinen finds it's target.#CL#
Miettinen takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miettinen.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Miettinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams throws a jab when Miettinen was well out of range.
Miettinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miettinen throws a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miettinen.
Miettinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Miettinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams cracks Miettinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a hook.
Miettinen dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Miettinen's head and hops out.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Miettinen blocks it.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Miettinen staying out of range there.
Miettinen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Miettinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miettinen.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Miettinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miettinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miettinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is looking to stand up but Miettinen isn't so interested in that idea.
Miettinen connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
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#
Miettinen is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miettinen circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Miettinen moves into the clinch.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch. #TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Miettinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miettinen wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Miettinen slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Miettinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miettinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams tries to buck Miettinen off but he can't manage it.
Miettinen controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SU#
Miettinen stands up from mount. Strange move.
Williams throws a right and a left that Miettinen avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Miettinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from Williams misses.
Miettinen defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams tests Miettinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miettinen backs up against the cage. #CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is getting worse.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time.
As Miettinen backs off Williams throws a huge counter combo but Miettinen manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Miettinen.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miettinen.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looks for the body kick but Miettinen saw that one coming. #T4#
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miettinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Miettinen moves out of range easily.
Williams swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Miettinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Miettinen has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miettinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miettinen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Miettinen is controlling him.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Miettinen has double underhooks. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Miettinen pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Billy Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
Miettinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams tries to break free but Miettinen pushes him back against the cage.
Miettinen prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Miettinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Miettinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miettinen. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch.
Miettinen slips under a jab.
Miettinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miettinen looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.#T1#
Miettinen avoids the head kick by Williams.
Miettinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miettinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Miettinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meltdown Miettinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miettinen tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range. #TD#
Miettinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miettinen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Miettinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miettinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miettinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams is trying to stand. #T3##SU#
Miettinen decides to stand and escape the position.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Miettinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Miettinen has double underhooks.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Miettinen has the dominant position.
Miettinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Miettinen has the dominant position.#BC#
Miettinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miettinen is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miettinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad. #T4#
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Miettinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miettinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Miettinen is stalling here.
Miettinen prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams is trying to break free.
Billy Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Miettinen keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Miettinen is controlling the position. #TD#
Miettinen jumps guard.
Miettinen throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #SUB#
Williams stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Miettinen throws up his legs and catches Williams in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Williams tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Miettinen! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Meltdown Miettinen!
A victorious Meltdown Miettinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 293 - Rize Vs Cubbedge
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Mazepin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Miettinen moves into the clinch.#TD#
Miettinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Miettinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Miettinen gets to his feet - Mazepin follows without any prompting.
Mazepin dives in and grabs Miettinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Miettinen pushes down on Mazepin's head and hops out.#CL#
Miettinen rushes Mazepin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miettinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miettinen throws a lazy body kick
and Mazepin counters with a three punch combo that has Miettinen backing up. Miettinen nods at Mazepin to acknowledge the strikes.#T1##TD#
Mazepin gets caught flat footed, as Miettinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miettinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazepin being controlled here, momentarily.
Miettinen postures up in Mazepin's guard and throws a big left but Mazepin blocks it.
Miettinen tries to stand but Mazepin is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazepin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miettinen defends it easily.#SU#
Miettinen stands up and waves to Mazepin to follow him. #T2##CL#
Miettinen moves into range and clinches up with Mazepin.#TD#
Miettinen tightens his grip and picks Mazepin up, before dumping him to the ground. Mazepin manages to land in guard.

Mazepin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Miettinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Miettinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miettinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Miettinen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miettinen is aware though and is defending well.
Miettinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Miettinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miettinen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mazepin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miettinen is aware though and is defending well.
Mazepin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miettinen controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miettinen passes into side control.
Miettinen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Miettinen 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.
Miettinen has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Miettinen controlling from the full mount.
Miettinen lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen dominated that round.
That's time! Miettinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A left and a right from Miettinen both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.#TD2#
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Meltdown Miettinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miettinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Mazepin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Miettinen dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Miettinen stands and steps away. Mazepin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Mazepin tries to keep at a distance but Miettinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mazepin goes for a takedown attempt but Miettinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miettinen misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Mazepin fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Miettinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mazepin on his heels. He'll look to pass Mazepin's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Mazepin working for submissions but it's allowed Miettinen to get to half guard.
Mazepin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazepin has hold of Miettinen's hands but Miettinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miettinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mazepin can do to turn this around?
Miettinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a kimura here.
Miettinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazepin defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazepin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a kimura but Mazepin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miettinen to get the leverage.
Miettinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mazepin is trying to get back to full guard.
Miettinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miettinen pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Miettinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Miettinen controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Mazepin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazepin is looking to improve his position.
Miettinen lands strikes from half guard.
Miettinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miettinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for submissions off his back.
Miettinen wants to stand up but Mazepin is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice body kick there by Miettinen.
Miettinen throws a one two combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Miettinen clinches. #BC#
Miettinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miettinen throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Mazepin tries to sprawl but Miettinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mazepin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Miettinen passes into side control!
Mazepin wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Miettinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Mazepin is defending well. #T1#
Mazepin is trying to work for a sweep but Miettinen has mounted him!
Miettinen landing strikes from the mount and Mazepin is in trouble! #SU#
Miettinen is standing up, even though he is in mount. #CL#
Miettinen forces Mazepin back against the cage and clinches.
Miettinen missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Miettinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mazepin can't fight it off and eventually Miettinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Mazepin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miettinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SUB2#
Miettinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Mazepin has his foot on Miettinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miettinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Miettinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miettinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fedor Mazepin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miettinen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mazepin for as long as he can get away with.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Miettinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meltdown Miettinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazepin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miettinen gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Miettinen has clasped his hands together around Mazepin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Mazepin is trying to improve his position.
Mazepin being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Miettinen decides to stand back up. Miettinen steps back and let's Mazepin get back to his feet.#TD#
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mazepin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen controlling from side mount.
Mazepin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miettinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meltdown Miettinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miettinen 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
A very excited looking Meltdown Miettinen 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.
In defeat, Fedor Mazepin stepped up to the mic, saying 'until next time'.

Event: OFK 286 - Cubbedge Vs Rize
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miettinen has time to react.#CL2#
Miettinen has closed the distance and engaged Mircea in a clinch.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Miettinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mircea regains guard immediately.
Miettinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miettinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miettinen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Mircea is adopting a defensive guard.
Miettinen is stalling in the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miettinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Miettinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mircea defends it easily.#SUB2#
Miettinen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mircea should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Miettinen has tightened it up now! Mircea should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meltdown Miettinen!
Our winner, Meltdown Miettinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.

Event: OFK 280 - Cruz Vs Khan
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1#
Lama throws a sloppy head kick and Miettinen moves out of range easily.
And Miettinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lama pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lama tried to score with a low kick but Miettinen checks it.
Lama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Miettinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miettinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miettinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miettinen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama wants to sweep here but Miettinen controlling him for the moment.
Miettinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Miettinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miettinen's guard. #REVR#
Lama trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Lama advances to half guard.
Miettinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lama trying to control from half guard but Miettinen is working away.
Lama wants to free his trapped foot but Miettinen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Miettinen is concentrating on defense, preventing Lama from advancing position.
Lama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miettinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Miettinen wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well.
Lama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miettinen's head.
Miettinen trying to control from the bottom.
Miettinen tries to get to full guard but Lama has control of the leg.
Miettinen is trying to control but can't.
Miettinen taking some punishment here, with Lama in his half guard.
Miettinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lama is pressing down on Miettinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miettinen is holding on for now.
Lama wants to take a breather but Miettinen is having none of it. #T3#
Lama working the head and body with strikes.
Lama sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miettinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Miettinen is trying to control the position but Lama postures up.
Lama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miettinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miettinen wants to get back to his feet but Lama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lama wants to control from the top but Miettinen keeps moving. #T4#
Miettinen working a defensive guard here.
Lama trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lama or perhaps it was just good defense by Miettinen, which made it look bad.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt - Miettinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lama misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Miettinen moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Miettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lama has had enough of the clinch but Miettinen keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Miettinen manages to break the clinch.
Miettinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Balal Lama has been cut.
Miettinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balal Lama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balal Lama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lama as Miettinen shoots in.
Lama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Miettinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Miettinen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lama is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miettinen to the mat. Miettinen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lama wants to control from the top but Miettinen keeps moving.
Lama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lama lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama is really struggling to control Miettinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lama preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miettinen tries to improve position but can't.
Lama trying to control the position but Miettinen is working away.
Lama working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miettinen regains half guard, as Lama was trying to land strikes.
Lama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miettinen won't allow Lama to pass to mount. #T2#
Lama stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miettinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lama has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Miettinen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lama is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Miettinen pulls down on the head and he's put Lama to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Meltdown Miettinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Meltdown Miettinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 274 - Kosmanov Vs Do Urden
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Jameison closes the distance and clinches up with Miettinen, looking for a takedown. Jameison pushes Miettinen against the cage but Miettinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jameison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miettinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jameison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miettinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Jameison has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Jameison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miettinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Miettinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miettinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miettinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jameison 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.
Miettinen 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.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Miettinen slips nicely into half guard.
Miettinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miettinen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miettinen landing strikes from the mount and Jameison is in trouble!
Jameison has given up his back here. Will Miettinen look for the submission or keep pounding away? #T2#
Miettinen controls the action.#SUB#
Miettinen is working for a rear naked choke. Jameison is not defending it well and Miettinen has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jameison refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jameison's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Meltdown Miettinen!
After winning the bout, Meltdown Miettinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 268 - Chika Vs Mad Onion
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Miettinen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Mircea misses.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Miettinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miettinen staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miettinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mircea sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Miettinen is looking to clinch.
Mircea throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mircea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Miettinen throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there #TD2#
and Miettinen counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Miettinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miettinen wants to control but Mircea is keeping him busy.
Miettinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miettinen slows the pace down.
Miettinen trying to control the position but Mircea is working away. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Miettinen.#SU2#
Miettinen decides to stand back up.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.#CL2#
Miettinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mircea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea.
Mircea working aggressively here.
Mircea doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Miettinen lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea keeping full guard, as Miettinen tries to pass.
Miettinen throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there.
Mircea is stalling in the full guard.
Mircea prevents Miettinen from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen 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#
Mircea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mircea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mircea trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mircea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miettinen is proving hard to escape from.
Miettinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Miettinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mircea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Miettinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mircea misses the jab.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea thuds his right hand into Miettinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through Miettinen's defenses.
Mircea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miettinen is able to avoid easily.
Miettinen ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Miettinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea scores with a body shot.
Mircea scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea. #CL2#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Mircea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Miettinen managing to block the knees to the body from Mircea. #T1#
Miettinen jumps guard but Mircea stands there with Miettinen around his waist. Miettinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miettinen is leaning against Mircea and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mircea to keep the fight standing.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mircea just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miettinen's brow.
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a nice elbow.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Mircea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miettinens head.
Miettinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mircea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mircea lands a nice uppercut.
Mircea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Miettinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miettinen is breathing heavily.
Mircea misses with a knee strike.
Miettinen blocks a body shot from Mircea. #T2#
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
Mircea blocks a body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Mircea works on Miettinen's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mircea. #BC2#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miettinen.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miettinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Miettinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Mircea misses its target.
Miettinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It appears Mircea was looking to counter with a kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mircea! #T3#
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Miettinen misses with a combination
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea stalks Miettinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miettinen's face. Miettinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Mircea looks for the body kick but Miettinen saw that one coming.
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but Mircea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Miettinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miettinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea sizes up Miettinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Miettinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miettinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Miettinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Miettinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miettinen moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
Mircea is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miettinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Miettinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mircea can pounce on him.
Miettinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miettinen walks into a straight right hand from Mircea.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Mircea with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Mircea's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mircea 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 Miettinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miettinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mircea tries a low kick but Miettinen avoids it.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miettinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miettinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mircea keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miettinen shoots in but Mircea avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mircea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miettinen wants to counter the offense by Mircea and move into the clinch position.
Miettinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandru Mircea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Mircea as Miettinen shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Mircea lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miettinen takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Mircea scores with a spinning back kick!
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Mircea jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miettinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miettinen blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Mircea takes a swing at Miettinen's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea with a hook.
Mircea swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Miettinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miettinen off to one side.
Mircea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miettinen.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Mircea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miettinen shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mircea connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#The cut above Meltdown Miettinen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Miettinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mircea defends well and Miettinen ends up having to push Mircea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Miettinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Mircea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miettinen. That did some damage!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mircea, as that shot connected.
Mircea throws a lazy right hand but Miettinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miettinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mircea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mircea 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.
As Mircea backs off Miettinen throws a huge counter combo but Mircea manages to avoid it all.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Mircea tries to sprawl but Miettinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mircea is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Miettinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mircea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mircea is looking for a sweep. Miettinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##ES#
Mircea pushes Miettinen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for Miettinen on that attempt.
Mircea avoids the head kick by Miettinen.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miettinen wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miettinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mircea, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, an emotional Alexandru Mircea said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.

Event: OFK 262 - Kosmanov Vs Bomstærk
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Ironfeld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miettinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ironfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Ironfeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Ironfeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miettinen wants to clinch up but Ironfeld keeps it at a distance.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ironfeld tries to keep at a distance but Miettinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miettinen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miettinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Ironfeld has picked Miettinen up - he's going for a ride! Ironfeld dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ironfeld trying to control from half guard but Miettinen is working away.
Miettinen wants to get back to full guard but Ironfeld has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miettinen keeps working. #T1#
Ironfeld scoring with punches and elbows.
Miettinen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Miettinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
An elbow from Ironfeld crashes against the mat.
Miettinen is not content to let Ironfeld control the position.
Ironfeld is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Miettinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Ironfeld crashes against the mat.
Ironfeld grinds an elbow into Miettinen's temple.
Ironfeld 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.
Ironfeld working the ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #T2#
The strikes coming from Ironfeld are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ironfeld lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ironfeld scores with punches from side control.
Miettinen is looking to regain half guard here but Ironfeld keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld tries to score with some ground and pound. Miettinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ironfeld throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Miettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ironfeld working away.#T3#
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld misses with the ground and pound.
Ironfeld lands a nice forearm strike.
Miettinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ironfeld wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ironfeld working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Miettinen is looking for a sweep.
Miettinen wants to control but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miettinen is not content to let Ironfeld control the position.
Miettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Miettinen wants to get back to his feet.
Ironfeld scoring with punches and elbows.
Miettinen tries to buck Ironfeld off but Ironfeld is having none of it.
Ironfeld is chipping away with strikes.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Miettinen is looking for a sweep.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Ironfeld creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ironfeld shoots in and drives through. Miettinen sprawls well.
Miettinen wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch position.
Ironfeld works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the side of Miettinen's head but Miettinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Ironfeld.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Ironfeld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miettinen dives in and grabs Ironfeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironfeld pushes down on Miettinen's head and hops out.#TD#
Ironfeld closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Miettinen's guard.
Miettinen pulls Ironfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Ironfeld sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miettinen wants to stand but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Ironfeld is working Miettinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ironfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Miettinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Miettinen, not yet.
Ironfeld working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Theros Ironfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miettinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Ironfeld throwing strikes from guard but Miettinen blocks nicely.
Miettinen trying to keep a closed guard but Ironfeld is proving a slippery customer.
Ironfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ironfeld trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ironfeld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miettinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Miettinen preventing the sweep.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Ironfeld is pulling down on Miettinen's head to control his posture.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Miettinen controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ironfeld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Miettinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #ES2#
Miettinen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ironfeld is on him like a limpet, forcing Miettinen back against the cage.
Miettinen has Ironfeld pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironfeld manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Ironfeld tightens his grip and picks Miettinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Miettinen manages to land in guard.
Ironfeld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miettinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironfeld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miettinen's head.
Miettinen wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Miettinen looking to control. #T4#
Ironfeld chips away with some ground and pound.
Miettinen trying to keep a closed guard but Ironfeld is proving a slippery customer.
Ironfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Miettinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld throws a strike but Miettinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ironfeld looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miettinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Miettinen is trying to work for a kimura but Ironfeld is defending well.
Miettinen throwing shots but Ironfeld is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Miettinen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ironfeld trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Miettinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ironfeld swivels and escapes.
Meltdown Miettinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ironfeld misses with a straight right.
Miettinen shoots in for a double leg but Ironfeld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miettinen throws a counter combo.
Ironfeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miettinen wants to counter the offense by Ironfeld and move into the clinch position.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen fails with the takedown.
Theros Ironfeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Ironfeld misses with a looping left.
Theros Ironfeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironfeld looks to throw the jab but Miettinen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen has his takedown stuffed
and Ironfeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ironfeld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Miettinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ironfeld sprawls well. He's pushed Miettinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ironfeld quickly recovers to half guard.
Miettinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ironfeld is looking for a sweep. Miettinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miettinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ironfeld is doing well to control the position and prevent Miettinen from advancing to side control.
Ironfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Miettinen sits in half guard. #T2#
Ironfeld is looking to improve his position.
Miettinen wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ironfeld is looking to control Miettinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ironfeld avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ironfeld misses with a body punch
and Miettinen counters with a left and a right that stings Ironfeld.
Ironfeld leaves Miettinen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ironfeld scores with a jab. Miettinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miettinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miettinen wants to counter with a clinch but Ironfeld pushes him away.#T3##TD#
Ironfeld dives in and scores a takedown into Miettinen's guard.
Ironfeld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miettinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ironfeld trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ironfeld is working Miettinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Miettinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Miettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miettinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miettinen trying to control the position.
Ironfeld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ironfeld throwing strikes but missing.
Ironfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Miettinen is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miettinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Theros Ironfeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ironfeld, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theros Ironfeld!
A determined Theros Ironfeld didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: OFK 256 - Paris VS Knox
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
Miettinen moves into range and clinches up with Jameison.
Jameison is looking to break free of the clinch but Miettinen has double underhooks.
Jameison fails to pull guard.
Miettinen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jameison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jameison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jameison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miettinen walks away with a smile on his face. Jameison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meltdown Miettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jennson Jameison.
Miettinen shoots in for a double leg but Jameison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jameison enables Miettinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jameison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jameison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jameison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Jameison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miettinen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Miettinen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jameison has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Meltdown Miettinen!
A victorious Meltdown Miettinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 252- Mad Onion Vs Chambers
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Miettinen seems unphased.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miettinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miettinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Miettinen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miettinen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Miettinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##KD#
Williams drops Miettinen with a beautiful combination! Miettinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Williams throws out a loose jab but Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miettinen wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Miettinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Miettinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miettinen manages to avoid it.
Miettinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Miettinen looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Miettinen drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miettinen passes into half guard.
Williams pushes Miettinen off looking to stand but Miettinen dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miettinen slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams wants to stand back up but Miettinen manages to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Miettinen has hold of Williams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Williams seems comfortable defending it but Miettinen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Williams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Williams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Miettinen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Meltdown Miettinen!
An out of breath Meltdown Miettinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 246-Mad Onion Vs Fredricks
Date: Nov 13, 2022

#R1#
Zinsou wants to clinch but Miettinen slips to the side#TD2#
and Miettinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zinsou won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miettinen is staying tight to Zinsou's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Miettinen advances to full mount.
Zinsou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miettinen on the ground.
Miettinen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zinsou can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Miettinen trying to control but Zinsou is having none of it.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou tries to hold on but Miettinen postures up.
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zinsou wants to control but Miettinen is having none of it.
Zinsou is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Zinsou's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zinsou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zinsou in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinsou is squirming around, avoiding Miettinen's attempts to control the action.
Zinsou is looking to get to half guard.
Zinsou tries to hold on but Miettinen pushes him away. #T2#
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinsou is trying desperately to improve position.
Zinsou is trying to stand.
Miettinen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zinsou is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Miettinen has hold of Zinsou's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zinsou manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Zinsou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zinsou is trying to stand up.
Miettinen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen prevents Zinsou from getting the reversal.
Miettinen looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Zinsou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Miettinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miettinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miettinen throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Zinsou scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miettinen manages to mount him!
Zinsou is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miettinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zinsou can't escape the position.
Miettinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Miettinen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Miettinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zinsou is squirming around, avoiding Miettinen's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Zinsou frees his head quite easily.
Miettinen blocks Zinsou's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zinsou tries to reverse the position but Miettinen maintains control.
Zinsou tries to lock up and control but Miettinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zinsou is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen controlling from the full mount.
Miettinen is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen 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#
Zinsou shoots in but Miettinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miettinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zinsou misses with a body shot.
Zinsou jabs at Miettinen's body.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Miettinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miettinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miettinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miettinen throws out a loose jab but Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Miettinen closes the distance and pushes Zinsou back into the cage.#TD2#
Miettinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zinsou uses from the top position.
Miettinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miettinen postures up. #T1#
Miettinen trying to control but Zinsou is working from the bottom.
Miettinen preventing the sweep.
Miettinen throwing strikes but missing.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Miettinen won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Miettinen wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miettinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Miettinen controlling him for the moment.
Miettinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miettinen postures up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou trying to control the position.
Miettinen prevents Zinsou from getting back to his feet.
Zinsou 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.
Meltdown Miettinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miettinen slips nicely into half guard.
Miettinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zinsou's head.
Zinsou misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miettinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miettinen trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Miettinen decides to return to a standing position.
Zinsou defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Zinsou attempts a counter takedown but Miettinen avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Zinsou lands a jab.
Zinsou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Miettinen tries to sprawl but Zinsou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Miettinen is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Miettinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miettinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Miettinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miettinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Miettinen wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
Zinsou with the ground and pound but Miettinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Miettinen blocks nicely. #T4#
Miettinen working a defensive guard here.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Miettinen is keeping the position.
Zinsou passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miettinen tries to escape but Zinsou is in control.
Miettinen struggling a bit here.
Miettinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zinsou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miettinen is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miettinen wants to control but Zinsou is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meltdown Miettinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zinsou enables Miettinen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zinsou manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Miettinen postures up and lands a big shot to Zinsou's brow.
Miettinen wants to control from the top but Zinsou keeps moving.
Miettinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zinsou swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Miettinen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miettinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Miettinen shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Miettinen 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.
Miettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Miettinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Miettinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miettinen wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
Miettinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zinsou flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Miettinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zinsou tries to get to full guard but Miettinen has control of the leg. #T2#
Zinsou is looking to control Miettinen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zinsou avoid being mounted?
Miettinen moves nicely into side control.
Miettinen is looking to take a break and control but Zinsou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miettinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Miettinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zinsou keeps working.
Zinsou tries to improve position but can't.
Miettinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zinsou is looking to reverse the position.#T3##SU2#
Miettinen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miettinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.#TD2#
Miettinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Miettinen is dominant here and he's now got Zinsou's back!
Zinsou is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Miettinen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Meltdown Miettinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miettinen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zinsou's body.
Zinsou looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Miettinen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Miettinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zinsou is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Zinsou is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Let's hope that Miettinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Miettinen.
Zinsou is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Zinsou's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yayi Zinsou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miettinen is trying to stick to Zinsou's back but Zinsou is turning into Miettinen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miettinen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zinsou.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meltdown Miettinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Miettinen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
After winning the bout, Meltdown Miettinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 240 - Mad Onion Vs Nekele
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuba.
Miettinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cuba throws a jab when Miettinen was well out of range.
Cuba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miettinen is out of range and Cuba settles back down.
Cuba with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Miettinen clinches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba avoiding damage as Miettinen throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cuba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba is trying to control the action in half guard but Miettinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Miettinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miettinen.#SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuba defends well.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Cuba from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miettinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cuba 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 Miettinen.
Cuba wants to control but Miettinen is keeping him busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Cuba is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Miettinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miettinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuba happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Miettinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cuba tries to move to mount but Miettinen blocks the move with his legs.
Miettinen wants to control but Cuba postures up.
Cuba is looking to take a break and control but Miettinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miettinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba shoots in for a double leg but Miettinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miettinen defending well as Cuba loads up on a big left hand.
Miettinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.#TD2#
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuba is trying to control the position but Miettinen postures up.
Miettinen trying to control but Cuba is working from the bottom.
Miettinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Miettinen fails to land the takedown.
Miettinen tries for a takedown but Cuba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miettinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD2#
Miettinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miettinen lands in his opponent's guard.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen stays in close to Cuba's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is pulling down on Miettinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Miettinen, at least for the moment.#T1#
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Miettinen from controlling successfully.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cuba wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miettinen walks into a jab.
Cuba darts in looking for a takedown but Miettinen gets double underhooks and turns Cuba into the cage.
Miettinen is trying to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling him.#TD2#
Miettinen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miettinen keeping full guard, as Cuba tries to pass. #T2#
Miettinen wants to stand but Cuba is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miettinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Well, if Miettinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cuba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miettinen. #T3#
It looks like Miettinen is going to stand back up.
Miettinen is looking to advance position but Cuba won't allow it.
Cuba is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miettinen scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuba tries to roll over but Miettinen keeps him under control.
Miettinen is taking a breather. Cuba says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Miettinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuba sees it coming and defends easily.
Cuba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miettinen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miettinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Meltdown Miettinen's cut.
That's time! Cuba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cuba misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Cuba.
Miettinen slips a jab from Cuba.
Cuba throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Miettinen wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miettinen.
Cuba misses with a combination
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba misses with a hook.
Miettinen looks to land a combination but Cuba avoids it well.
Miettinen fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cuba throws a low kick but Miettinen moves out of range easily.
Miettinen wants to clinch up but Cuba keeps it at a distance.
Cuba misses with a double jab.
Miettinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cuba throws a jab but it's blocked by Miettinen. #CL#
Cuba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuba throws a punch but it's blocked by Miettinen.
Miettinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen blocks an elbow strike from Cuba. #BC2#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
Cuba throws a right and a left that Miettinen avoids nicely.
Miettinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuba tries to avoid it but Miettinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuba to the ground. Cuba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meltdown Miettinen.
Cuba looks to land a combination but Miettinen avoids it well.
Horace Cuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
A big left from Cuba misses.
Cuba sets himself, and Miettinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Cuba avoids it this time.
Cuba lunges at Miettinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Miettinen's hand.
Cuba throws a leg kick but Miettinen checks it.
Miettinen tries to clinch but Cuba moves out of range.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown but Miettinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cuba throws a series of punches but Miettinen avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miettinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cuba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A combination from Cuba does no damage.
Miettinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Miettinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Cuba pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miettinen darts in looking for a takedown but Cuba gets double underhooks and turns Miettinen into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Cuba. #T3#
Cuba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miettinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miettinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miettinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miettinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cuba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miettinen's waist but Miettinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cuba off to one side.
Cuba stuffs the takedown attempt from Miettinen. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuba misses with a few strikes there.
Miettinen goes for a double leg but Cuba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cuba continues to drive forward.
Cuba is looking to slow Miettinen down with leg kicks.
Cuba jabs Miettinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cuba misses the jab.
Miettinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cuba defends it nicely.
Miettinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Cuba throws a right hand that Miettinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Miettinen also avoids with ease.
Cuba throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miettinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuba lands with a shot to the body.
Cuba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cuba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cuba as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Miettinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard.
Miettinen stopping the sweep attempt from Cuba.
Miettinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuba is keeping the position for now.
Miettinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuba has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
A victorious Horace Cuba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFK 236 - De Geno Vs Heimo
Date: Oct 09, 2022

#R1#
Egomi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miettinen.#TD2#
Miettinen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miettinen preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Egomi has his foot on Miettinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miettinen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Egomi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Miettinen is defending well. Egomi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Miettinen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Egomi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Egomi!
A very excited looking Aron Egomi 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.

Event: CFC 504
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Southall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Southall looks to land a strike but Miettinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Miettinen 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.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Southall defends well.
Southall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miettinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miettinen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miettinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Southall working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T1#
Miettinen manages to get back to half guard.
Southall slips a nice elbow through Miettinen's hands, connecting with Miettinen's forehead.
Miettinen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miettinen keeps working.
Miettinen gets full guard.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Southall postures up in Miettinen's guard and throws a big left but Miettinen blocks it.
Southall lands a couple of elbows.
Miettinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Southall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miettinen controls Southall momentarily but Southall frees himself.
Southall scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is getting worse.
Miettinen wants to sweep here but Southall controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Southall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#Jeez, Meltdown Miettinen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Meltdown Miettinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!

Event: CFC 497: Mataitai v Chestner
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.#CL2#
Krol tries to keep at a distance but Miettinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Krol presses Miettinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krol swings wildly with an uppercut but Miettinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krol misses with a punch on the inside.
Krol presses Miettinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miettinen.
Krol misses with the head strike.
Krol misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Krol's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krol lands a body punch.
Miettinen looks winded!
Krol misses with a punch to the body.
Krol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krol working aggressively here.
Krol lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Krol.
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!
Krol digs a right hand into Miettinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miettinen's gas tank. #BC#
Krol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krol throws a sloppy head kick
and Miettinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A shot to the liver by Krol. Beautiful body shot.
Miettinen ducks right into an uppercut from Krol.
Krol scores with the left hand. Miettinen knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Meltdown Miettinen's cut even more.
Krol misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Miettinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krol throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Miettinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miettinen. #BC#
Krol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miettinen with a nice calf kick.
Miettinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Krol tries a head kick but it misses.
Whack! Krol lands a heavy head kick that drops Miettinen. The ref tackles Krol to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Miettinen was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Zygmunt Krol!
During a confident post fight interview, Zygmunt Krol thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wife avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miettinen with a nice calf kick.
Wife misses with a straight right.
Wife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
Wife throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and pushes Wife back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Miettinen.
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miettinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miettinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miettinen lands with a light punch inside.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Miettinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miettinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miettinen takes a shot to the head.
Wife takes a shot to the head.
Miettinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miettinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wife has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wife to keep the fight standing.
Wife tries a body shot but Miettinen blocks it.
Wife tries to work over Miettinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Miettinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miettinen throws a hook to the side of Wife's head but Wife sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wife fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wife swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Miettinen pushes Wife up against the cage in a clinch.
Miettinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miettinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Miettinen's head.
Wife misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wife misses with a punch on the inside.
Miettinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wife uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miettinen blocks a body shot from Wife.
Miettinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miettinen scores with a hook to the body.
Wife misses with some punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miettinen lands a body punch.
Miettinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wife.
Wife prevents a body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miettinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wife misses with a body punch.
Miettinen pushes Wife back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
Miettinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wife moves away.
Wife connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wife! #CUT2#It looks like Meltdown Miettinen has been cut.
Wife throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miettinen.
Wife misses the jab.
Wife lands a glancing blow to the side of Miettinen's head.
Wife fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miettinen connects with the punch.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wife takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wife throws a series of punches but Miettinen moves out of range. #T3#
Miettinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Second Wife has been cut.
Wife throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wife connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Wife clinches with his opponent.
Wife has a couple of punches blocked by Miettinen.
Miettinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wife backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miettinen.
Wife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Miettinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miettinen slips under a jab.
Miettinen thumps Wife with a low kick.
Wife will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miettinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wife throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Wife loads up on a big right hand but Miettinen slips the punch.
Wife looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miettinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miettinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.
Wife looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miettinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Miettinen!
Miettinen defending well as Wife loads up on a big left hand.
Wife works Miettinen's body with a nice hook.
Wife misses with a few strikes there.
Miettinen scores with a punch to the head.
Miettinen works the jab nicely.#ROC#Wife is rocked!
Wife throws a hook to the side of Miettinen's head but Miettinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wife is still on wobbly legs! Can Miettinen finish him?
Miettinen takes one on the button.
Wife seems to have recovered his senses.
Miettinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wife is out of range and Miettinen settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wife! But no joy.
Miettinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wife swats away the attempt to clinch by Miettinen.
Miettinen thumps Wife with a low kick.
Miettinen cracks Wife with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Meltdown Miettinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wife on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miettinen. Miettinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Second Wife is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wife pushes Miettinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miettinen lands a body shot.
Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wife scores with a shot to the side of Miettinen's head.
Miettinen blocks an uppercut.
Miettinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wife tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wife lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miettinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miettinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wife walks away with a smile on his face. Miettinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wife lands a really nice looking cross but Miettinen seems unphased.
Miettinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wife misses with an uppercut. Miettinen saw that one coming.
Wife scores with a jab. Miettinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wife misses with a wild body shot.
Wife cracks Miettinen with a good jab.#T1#
Miettinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wife connects with a looping right hand.
Miettinen lands with a hook. Wife tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wife rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miettinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miettinen throwing a counter right hand but Wife manages to avoid it.
Wife jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miettinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Wife doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wife swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Wife circles away.
Second Wife seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wife throws a body punch but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen staying out of range there.
Wife swinging wildly here.
Miettinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miettinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miettinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Wife instigates a clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miettinen works on Wife's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miettinen.
A head punch on the inside from Wife fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miettinen.
Miettinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wife swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miettinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miettinen.
Miettinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wife misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wife lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miettinen backwards.
Still in the clinch, Wife scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miettinen misses with a body punch.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Miettinen jumps guard and drags Wife to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Miettinen working for a triangle but Wife defends it easily.
Miettinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Wife trying to control but Miettinen is working from the bottom.
Miettinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Miettinen, not yet.
Wife really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miettinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Wife from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Miettinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wife doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wife manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miettinen pulls Wife in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wife wants to control from the top but Miettinen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wife defends well.
Miettinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wife has passed into side control.
Miettinen struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Second Wife showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wife. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wife is looking to clinch.
It looked like Miettinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Miettinen.
Miettinen throws a head kick that misses.
Miettinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Wife.
Miettinen connects with a body shot.
Miettinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Wife misses with a looping left.
Wife misses with a double jab
and Miettinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife is looking to clinch.
Wife throws a shot from downtown. Miettinen moves away and avoids it.
Miettinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wife.
Miettinen swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miettinen tries to land a leg kick but Wife saw it coming and moves away.
Wife misses with a hook
and Miettinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Miettinen.
Miettinen is trying to pull guard but Wife turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Miettinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wife has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miettinen.
Miettinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wife misses with the combination.
Wife looks to land a right hand but Miettinen moved out of range.
Wife's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wife looks to score with a jab to the body but Miettinen is just out of range.
Miettinen takes a swing at Wife's ribcage but misses.
Miettinen throws a series of strikes that have Wife backpedaling. #CUT#That has opened up Second Wife's cut even more.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Miettinen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Miettinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wife darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miettinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miettinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Wife misses with a hook.
Miettinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wife.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miettinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wife stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miettinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miettinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Miettinen looks to land a combination. Wife sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miettinen throws a right hand that Wife ducks under and follows up with a left that Wife also avoids with ease.
Wife tries to clinch but Miettinen is having none of it.
Wife misses with an uppercut.
Wife tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miettinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wife.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miettinen digs a good body shot into Wife's ribs.
Miettinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wife's head.
Wife closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wife takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wife swinging wildly here.
Wife takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miettinen with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Miettinen throws a nice head kick!
Miettinen scores with a shot to the body.
Miettinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wife throws out the jab.
It looked like Miettinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miettinen misses with a straight left.
Wife misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wife throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miettinen slips under a jab.
Wife misses the shot to the body.
Wife misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Miettinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Wife has Miettinen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Miettinen breaks from the clinch.
Wife closes the distance but Miettinen moves to the side
enabling Miettinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Miettinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wife. That did some damage!
Miettinen with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Wife tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miettinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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!
Miettinen dodges the punch combination from Wife.
Miettinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wife is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wife fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miettinen throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Wife.
Miettinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wife.
Miettinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wife lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wife looks to score with a jab to the body but Miettinen is just out of range.
Wife checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miettinen lands a jab to Wife's midsection.
Wife bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miettinen's head.#CUT2#Meltdown Miettinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miettinen tries to clinch up.
Wife tests Miettinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meltdown Miettinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miettinen 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meltdown Miettinen!
An out of breath Meltdown Miettinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miettinen throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meltdown Miettinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miettinen.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up.
Miettinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miettinen lands a right hook to the body.
Miettinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaitsev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Miettinen there.#CL2#
Zaitsev forces Miettinen back against the cage and clinches.
Miettinen misses with some punches.
Miettinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaitsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miettinen to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miettinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meltdown Miettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Miettinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miettinen working aggressively here.
Zaitsev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miettinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaitsev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miettinen with the inside leg kick.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Miettinen tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Miettinen drives through and clinches with Zaitsev against the cage.
Miettinen lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev jumps guard but Miettinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Miettinen gets through Zaitsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Miettinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Zaitsev clinches.
Miettinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Miettinen.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Miettinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miettinen digs a right hand underneath Zaitsev's ribcage. Zaitsev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miettinen gets through Zaitsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miettinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaitsev goes for a takedown attempt but Miettinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miettinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Miettinen.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Miettinen connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Miettinen jabs at Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up
and Miettinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Miettinen coming out on top.#ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!#CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
Miettinen is working Zaitsev over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miettinen.
Zaitsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Miettinen finish him?
A short left from Miettinen.
Miettinen lands an uppercut.
Miettinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zaitsev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Miettinen is unloading with more strikes now! Zaitsev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meltdown Miettinen!
Our winner, Meltdown Miettinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2022

#R1#
Miettinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miettinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James is looking to clinch but Miettinen is avoiding it.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
James gets tackled into the cage by Miettinen. Miettinen maintains the clinch.
Miettinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miettinen lands a left hand.
James tries a body shot but Miettinen blocks it.
Miettinen lands a left hand.
James is trying to break the clinch but Miettinen has him pressed against the cage.
James is trying to stall.
Miettinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Miettinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Miettinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miettinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miettinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Miettinen looking for a guillotine here but James defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Miettinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Miettinen is looking to cinch up a triangle. James throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Miettinen's body to avoid the submission. Miettinen has instead reached around James's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Miettinen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Meltdown Miettinen!
A very excited looking Meltdown Miettinen 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 60
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Miettinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miettinen throws out a powerful jab.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miettinen misses with a jab to the body
and Haden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Miettinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miettinen misses with a double jab.
Miettinen misses with a looping right.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haden avoids the body shot from Miettinen.
Miettinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Miettinen misses with a body shot.
Miettinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miettinen takes one to the chin there.
Haden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Miettinen swivels and escapes.
Miettinen throws out a counter right but Haden avoids it with no problem.
Miettinen throws a jab when Haden was well out of range.#T1#
Haden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haden swings for the body but Miettinen moves out of range.
Miettinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Haden is just out of range.
Miettinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haden.
Miettinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Haden scores with a shot to the body.
Miettinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden lands a really nice looking cross but Miettinen seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haden. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miettinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Haden. Haden gets slowly back to his feet.
Miettinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Miettinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haden to score with a decent uppercut.
Miettinen scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Miettinen does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.#T2#
Haden drops his hands momentarily and Miettinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miettinen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Haden counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Miettinen!
Check out the look on Haden's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miettinen tries to bench press Haden off him but Haden keeps the position.
Haden working away.
Miettinen is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Miettinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miettinen tries to buck Haden off but Haden is having none of it.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miettinen keeps working. #T3#
Haden lands a decent elbow from side control.
Haden 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.
Miettinen is looking to reverse the position.
Miettinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Haden working the body and head with strikes.
Haden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Haden works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Miettinen wants to control but Haden postures up.
Miettinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haden working the head with strikes.
Miettinen sneaks back into half guard.
Miettinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Haden engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Miettinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haden misses with a looping right.
Miettinen walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Miettinen avoids the body shot from Haden.
Haden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Haden.
Miettinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miettinen can do to turn this around?#TD#
Haden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miettinen keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miettinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Haden pushing down on Miettinen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Haden there.
Miettinen is trying to control but can't.
Miettinen wants to get back to full guard.
Haden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Haden.
Haden is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miettinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haden's back!
Haden tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miettinen is trying to control here but Haden has managed to regain half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for a kimura but Haden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miettinen to get the leverage.
Haden is looking to escape.
Haden gets full guard.
Haden looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Haden wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haden is on top in guard. #REVR#
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Miettinen has his foot on Haden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haden works his way back into a safe position though.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Miettinen 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haden lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Haden content to stall in guard here.
Miettinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Miettinen, not yet.
Haden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Miettinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Miettinen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Miettinen isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haden stacks Miettinen 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 Haden!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Haden lands with a cross.
Meltdown Miettinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miettinen.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
Miettinen misses with a hook
and Haden counters with a nice uppercut.
Miettinen loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
Miettinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden with a nice cross.
Miettinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miettinen moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Miettinen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miettinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haden at a distance.
Haden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miettinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Haden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miettinen's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden wants to control from the top but Miettinen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Miettinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haden defends well.#T1#
Haden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miettinen keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass. #SUB2#
Miettinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Miettinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miettinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miettinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden 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 Miettinen.
Haden gets to mount! Miettinen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Haden tries to control but Miettinen wriggling away.
Haden lands with some strikes.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miettinen regains half guard.
Haden passes into side control, despite Miettinen's attempt to control the position.
Miettinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Miettinen is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Miettinen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Miettinen's face as Haden controls the position.
Miettinen is looking to reverse the position.
Miettinen stops Haden from passing to mount.
Haden lands a few punches from side control.
Haden working the ground and pound from side control.
Miettinen taking a bit of punishment here - Haden scoring with strikes.
Miettinen looks to move to half guard but instead Haden has passed into mount! Damn!
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden landing punches. #T4#
Haden landing shots from mount.
Miettinen tries to reverse the position but Haden maintains control.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden lands a nice shot to the head.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden controlling his opponent.
Miettinen working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miettinen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden gave a mention to ALPHA Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tessier fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tessier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tessier can pounce on him.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tessier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Tessier avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Tessier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Reggie Jackson has been cut.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tessier is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tessier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tessier advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson taking shots to the head. #T1#
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Tessier isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Tessier working for a submission but Jackson is keeping him at bay.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Tessier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Tessier maintains control.
Tessier lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Tessier looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Tessier 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.
Tessier trying to control but Jackson is having none of it. #T2#
Tessier wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tessier prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Tessier moves to back control. #SUB#
Tessier is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tessier's arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tessier scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Jackson is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Tessier working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Jackson is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Jackson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tessier!
Tessier is landing with strikes from the back.
Tessier doesn't have the hooks in and Jackson manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Tessier throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jackson uses it to pass to side control.
Tessier stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Tessier is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Tessier regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tessier is keeping the position for now.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Tessier.
Tessier is trying to keep Jackson in close. #SUB#
Tessier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Tessier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Tessier.
Tessier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tessier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nick Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tessier.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Tessier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Tessier.
Tessier misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tessier tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Tessier drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tessier scores with a decent looking hook.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Tessier is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tessier motions for Jackson to come forward. Tessier throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Tessier went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tessier misses with a low kick.
Tessier scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Tessier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Tessier finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Tessier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tessier pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tessier trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tessier is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to sweep but Tessier has passed to side control!
Tessier advances to mount. #T3##SUB#
Jackson tries to improve his position but Tessier has taken his back! Tessier has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jackson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tessier pushes Jackson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Tessier!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Tessier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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