Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 28
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Hao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Hao misses its target.
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hao as he jumps to the side.
Mera tries to move into range but Hao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hao misses with an uppercut.
Hao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hao.
Hao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Mera gets a double leg takedown into Hao's guard.
Hao keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass. #SUB#
Hao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mera is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mera defends it easily.
Mera won't allow Hao to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hao is on top in guard. #REVR##T1##SUB#
Hao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hao throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hao connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hao uses it to pass to side control.
Mera tries to buck Hao off but Hao is having none of it.
Mera prevents Hao from moving into mount.
Mera is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hao's best efforts.
Hao is looking to advance position but Mera won't allow it.
Hao prevents Mera from improving his position.#T2#
Hao wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Hao wants to free his trapped foot but Mera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Hao stalling.
Mera is looking for a sweep. Hao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hao is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hao passes to full mount!
Mera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Mera is desperately trying to improve his position but Hao has a good base and remains in mount.
Hao lands a heavy elbow.
Mera is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Hao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hao looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hao lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mera tries to get to full guard but Hao has control of the leg.
Hao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Mera is looking to control Hao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mera avoid being mounted?
Hao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mera keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hao is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura here.
Mera tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Hao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mera throws out the jab.
Mera misses with a two punch combination.
Hao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but Hao shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Hao, which made it look bad.
A jab from Hao does it's job there.
Mera throws a hook to the side of Hao's head but Hao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Hao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jose Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Hao as Mera shoots in.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Hao lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is looking to clinch.
Hao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
Hao looks to land a combination but Mera avoids it well.
Hao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mera was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao.
Hao scores with a jab. Mera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mera is defended easily by Hao.
Hao tried to counter with a leg kick but Mera avoided it.
Lu Hao is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Hao tenderised Mera's leg. Mera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao needs to keep his hands up - Mera had a free shot at his head there.
Mera tries for a takedown but Hao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao connects with a leg kick. Mera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Hao scores with a head kick.
Hao throws a body shot but no joy.
Mera slips under a jab.
Mera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hao connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao thuds his right hand into Mera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Mera drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hao pulls Mera in close to his closed guard and prevents Mera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao is retaining full guard.
Hao 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#
Hao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard. #REVR#
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Hao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hao wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Hao working some strikes from top position.
Hao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mera keeping full guard, as Hao tries to pass.
Hao lands a couple of elbows.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Hao from controlling successfully.
Hao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hao sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hao is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mera is trying desperately to improve position.
Hao content just to control the position here.
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hao landing strikes from the mount.
Hao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mera is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hao looking to finish Mera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mera!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Hao dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hao lands with an overhand left.
Mera moves in looking to clinch but Hao pushes him off.
We've been told by Hao's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mera is defended easily by Hao.
Hao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mera misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera tries for a takedown but Hao circles away easily
and Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Lu Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Hao.
Hao connects with a jab.#T1##TD#
Hao scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.#ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Hao stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Hao is in close to Mera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hao advances to half guard.
Mera tries to get to full guard but Hao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura here.
Mera is pressing down on Hao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hao pushing down on Mera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mera defends it well.
Mera tries to roll over but Hao keeps him under control.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
Hao winds up and cracks Mera with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hao has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hao landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mera wants to control but Hao is having none of it.
Mera can't escape the position. #T3#
Hao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hao scoring with strikes but Mera is staying in there.
Hao pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mera is still in real trouble! Can Hao finish him?
Mera working to try and regain half guard.
Lu Hao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Hao landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
Hao controlling from the full mount.
Mera tries to reverse the position but Hao maintains control.
Hao controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Mera working to try and regain half guard.
Hao controlling from the full mount.
Hao'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.
Mera is squirming around, avoiding Hao's attempts to control the action.
Mera tries to lock up and control but Hao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hao controlling the pace for now.
Mera is working to get back to half guard.
Hao looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lu Hao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hao 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lu Hao!
Lu Hao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMMA 42 Alato vs Ryan
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Mera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parent tries to close the distance and clinch but Mera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Parent, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Parent against the cage but Parent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Mera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parent takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD#
Parent scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.
Parent wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Parent preventing the sweep.
Mera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parent manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Mera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mera, into his guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parent with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parent is one step ahead there. #T1#
Parent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Parent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Parent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing good reports from Parent'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.
Parent connects with a couple of short punches.
Parent postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parent 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.
Parent trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Parent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Parent won't allow Mera to sweep him here.
Parent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mera wants to sweep here but Parent controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Parent throws a big right hand that misses.
Parent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Parent is working Mera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Parent tries to free his leg and advance position but Mera is retaining full guard.
Parent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parent wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Parent preventing the sweep.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Parent from controlling successfully. #T3#
Parent stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parent works over Mera with some ground and pound from guard.
Parent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parent wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parent looking to pass the guard.
Parent landing with the ground and pound.
Parent trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #T4#
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mera's guard.
Mera manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mera working for a triangle but Parent defends it easily.
Parent trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parent is aware though and is defending well.
Parent is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Parent is in close to Mera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parent stands and throws Mera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mera is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Parent dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Parent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Parent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parent has managed to get both his arms back between Mera's legs - danger averted.
Parent makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mera is trying to keep Parent in close.
Parent wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parent landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Parent from controlling successfully. #T1#
Parent is stalling in the full guard.
Parent missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera 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#
Parent keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Parent is looking for a sweep. Mera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parent is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mera jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Mera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parent, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Mera tries for a kimura but Parent is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Mera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parent has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mera but great work by Parent.
Parent lands some shots froms side control.
Mera is trying to improve his position.
Mera manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mera on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Mera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Parent wants to take a breather but Mera is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Mera actively working from the bottom here.
Parent looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mera 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.
Parent scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parent is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Parent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parent.
Parent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Parent throwing shots but Mera is blocking nicely.
Parent not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Parent is keen to just control but Mera is a slippery customer.
Mera manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Mera throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parent escapes and throws Mera's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mera is trying to get back to half guard.
Parent lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parent connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mera some visible discomfort.
Mera tries to bench press Parent off him but Parent keeps the position.
Parent landing a few strikes.
Parent lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mera down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parent scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Parent dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parent as he jumps to the side.
Mera fails with the takedown#CL#
and Parent holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Mera tightens his grip and picks Parent up, before dumping him to the ground. Parent manages to land in guard.
Mera postures up.
Parent managing to control the position.
Parent looking for a sweep. Not yet Parent, not yet.
Parent pulls Mera in close to his closed guard and prevents Mera from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mera is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Parent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Parent has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Parent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parent lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Parent is in close to Mera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
Parent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mera's head.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Parent drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Parent off! Parent jumps back into Mera's guard.
Parent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Parent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Parent from controlling successfully.
Mera 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#
Mera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parent trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Parent loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Mera keeping moving, preventing Parent from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Parent got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parent has managed to get both his arms back between Mera's legs - danger averted.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parent postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parent preventing the sweep.
Parent cracks Mera with a solid left hand.
Parent is in close to Mera's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Mera working for a triangle but Parent defends it easily.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Parent from controlling successfully.
Bobby Parent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parent passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Parent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mera, who protects the arm well.
Mera is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Parent thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Parent crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Parent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parent, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
Polo leaves Mera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Polo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mera to the mat! Mera manages to get full guard.
Polo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Polo landing with the ground and pound.
Polo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1##SUB#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily.
Mera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Polo distracts Mera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Polo is aware though and is defending well.
Mera keeping full guard, as Polo tries to pass.
Polo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mera is striking from the bottom but Polo uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Polo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mera actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Polo there. #SUB#
Mera actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Mera is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard.
Mera missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polo seems to be working for a kimura but Mera defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera is staying active underneath Polo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mera missing with punches from the bottom.
Polo wants to take a breather but Mera is having none of it.
Mera gets full guard.#SUB#
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Polo passes into side control.
Polo working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Mera tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Polo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Polo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polo is keeping the position for now.
Polo pulls Mera in to control the position.
Polo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Polo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Polo wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Polo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Polo is looking to work some ground and pound but Mera has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polo pinned against the cage. Polo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Mera moves into range and clinches up with Polo.
Mera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mera throws a head punch that misses.
Polo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mera is trying to drag Polo to the mat but Polo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Polo wants the takedown. Mera is fighting it off but Polo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mera's guard against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.
Polo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polo trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.
Marco Polo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Polo working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polo forces his way into half guard.
Polo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polo pulls his head out easily.
Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mera is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard.
Polo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Polo wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Mera trying to control here.
Polo thows a huge punch but Mera dodges it nicely.
Polo trying to control the pace.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polo throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera has momentary wrist control but Polo slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polo sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Mera keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mera working for submissions but it's allowed Polo to get to half guard.
Polo moves nicely into side control.
Polo working the body and head with strikes.
Polo takes a little break here. Mera wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Mera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Polo off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Polo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Mera looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Polo is controlling Mera 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo lands a couple of digs.
Polo trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mera gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Mera is looking for a kimura here.
Polo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Polo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera working some strikes from top position.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Polo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Polo 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.
Polo is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Polo controlling the position.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Polo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mera controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Polo scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polo avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Polo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mera tries to buck Polo off but Polo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Mera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Polo wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Polo landing strikes.
Polo lands some shots froms side control.
Polo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mera down.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Mera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Polo content just to control the position here.
Mera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Polo with a couple of short strikes.
Polo looking to finish Mera with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mera!
Mera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mera is refusing to be controlled, as Polo sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polo pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Still in half guard, Polo seems content to control.
Polo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Polo keeps him under control.
Mera trying to hold on to Polo's head to control him but Polo postures up.
Marco Polo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Mera looking for subs from the bottom but Polo mounts him!
Polo controlling from mount.
Mera is looking to improve his position but Polo isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo lands a big shot there that rocks Mera but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Polo landing strikes from the mount.
Polo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMMA London
Date: Jun 28, 2017

#R1#
Mera misses with a takedown
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Mera feints and as Duran raises his hands in defense, Mera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Duran is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran has Mera pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Mera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Mera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving.
Mera throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Mera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Duran pulls Mera in to control the position.
Mera looking to pass the guard.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mera's guard. #REVR#
Duran wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Duran pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Duran wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Mera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mera working for a triangle but Duran defends it easily.
Duran is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duran passes into half guard.
Mera throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SU#
Duran stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T3#
Mera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duran tries to avoid it but Mera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duran to the ground. Duran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.#CL#
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mera wants a takedown. #BC#
Duran manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Duran closes the distance and pushes Mera back into the cage.#BC#
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera darts in trying to clinch
and Duran counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Duran drives through and clinches with Mera against the cage.
Mera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duran is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mera tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Mera gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duran regains guard.
Duran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Mera wants to control from the top but Duran keeps moving. #T4#
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duran is aware though and is defending well.
Duran wants to get up but he can't break Mera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Duran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Duran stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Mera clinches up with Duran and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mera breaks the clinch. #CL#
Duran moves into the clinch.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Duran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Mera has Duran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duran tumbling to the mat - Mera dives into Duran 's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tito Duran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Mera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Duran on his heels. He'll look to pass Duran 's guard now, I'm sure.
Mera with a nice head shot there.
Duran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran is pulling down on Mera's head. It's preventing any offense from Mera, at least for the moment.
Mera trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Mera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mera drops back looking for a leg! Duran is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duran manages to kick Mera off! Mera jumps back into Duran 's guard.
Duran keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Duran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Duran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Duran ! #REVR#
Mera looks to move to half guard but instead Duran has passed into mount! Damn!#T2##SU#
Duran stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Mera has closed the distance and engaged Duran in a clinch.
Mera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Duran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mera throws an off balance right hand
and Duran counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Duran rushes Mera and presses him up against the cage.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Duran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Duran manages to break the clinch.
Duran lands a head kick!
Jose Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Mera drives through and clinches with Duran against the cage. #T3#
Mera throws a punch but it's blocked by Duran .
Mera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duran prevents it.
Mera misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tito Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Duran moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mera has Duran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mera pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Duran tumbling to the mat - Mera dives into Duran 's guard.
Mera preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duran dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU#
Duran stands up and waves to Mera to follow him.
Duran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4##CL#
Mera gets tackled into the cage by Duran . Duran maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Duran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC#
Duran breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Duran moves into range and clinches up with Mera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Duran dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mera shoots in and gets a takedown into Duran 's guard.#SUB2#
Mera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duran manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mera has Duran in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Duran avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Duran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Duran swats away the attempt to clinch by Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Mera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mera shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a head kick.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duran pinned against the cage. Duran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tito Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch but Duran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Duran closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Mera tries to keep at a distance but Duran has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
Mera misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Mera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Mera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Duran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Duran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mera is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mera is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Duran as he works his way to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Duran is on top in guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Duran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duran has managed to get both his arms back between Mera's legs - danger averted.
Duran wanted to stand there but Mera had control of the position. #SU#
Duran gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Duran moves into the clinch successfully.
Mera swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mera misses with a body shot
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Mera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Mera misses with a body punch
and Duran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duran clobbers Mera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duran swivels and escapes.#T4##CL#
Duran moves into the clinch.#BC#
Duran breaks from the clinch.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Duran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Duran pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tito Duran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Mera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mera moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Mera throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a good low kick that Mera was not able to check.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tito Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duran , 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Duran !
Tito Duran decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 13
Date: Jun 07, 2017

#R1#
Vivian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Vivian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mera is looking to reverse the position.
Vivian misses with the ground and pound.
Mera is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vivian trying to control the position but Mera is working away. #SUB#
Vivian tries for a kimura but Mera is defending well.
Mera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vivian's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is not content to let Vivian control the position.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Vivian seems to be working for a kimura but Mera defends the submission attempt.
Mera is pressing down on Vivian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vivian defends well.
Vivian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vivian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vivian stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Vivian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mera is trying to keep Vivian in close. #SUB2#
Mera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vivian drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Vivian off! Vivian jumps back into Mera's guard.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Vivian throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera seems keen to control Vivian's posture.
Mera is trying to keep Vivian in close. #SUB2#
Mera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vivian defends it easily.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Vivian throwing strikes from guard but Mera blocks nicely.
Vivian trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Vivian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Mera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mera controlling the position.#SUB2#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vivian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vivian stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vivian uses it to pass to side control.
Vivian wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vivian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Vivian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mera's head. #SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mera defends it well. #SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Mera is defending it quite comfortably.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera wants to control but Vivian is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieta Vivian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vivian throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vivian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mera is working for a kimura but Vivian is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Mera seems to be looking for submissions.
Vivian is doing well to control the position and prevent Mera from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vivian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vivian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mera trying to control but Vivian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vivian is retaining full guard.
Vivian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Mera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Mera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vivian is just riding it out for now. Mera eventually gives up the hold.
Vivian is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vivian avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vivian defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vivian trying to control from the bottom.
Vivian works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mera drops back looking for a leg! Vivian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vivian manages to kick Mera off! Mera jumps back into Vivian's guard. #SUB#
Vivian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mera defends well.
Mera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mera scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Vivian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vivian looking to control but Mera passes into half guard.
Vivian tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.#ES#
Vivian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vivian misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Vivian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mera is looking for a sweep.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera is staying active underneath Vivian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vivian prevents Mera from improving his position.
Vivian trying to control from half guard but Mera is working away. #SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Mera is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Mera tries to roll over but Vivian keeps him under control.
Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vivian stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Vivian is looking to work some ground and pound but Mera has wrist control.
Vivian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mera has his feet on Vivian's thighs here. He's pushed Vivian off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vivian screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Mera!
Jose Mera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA Clown Chaos 10
Date: Apr 26, 2017

#R1#
Gunn slips under a jab.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Mera manages to avoid it.
Mera lands with a nice body punch.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunn defends well and Mera ends up having to push Gunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Gunn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mera.
Gunn is looking to counter punch.
Mera just misses with a punch to the body.
Jose Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Mera manages to avoid it.
Mera throws an off balance right hand
and Gunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Mera misses with a jab to the body
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunn throwing a counter right hand but Mera manages to avoid it.
Mera has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mera lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Gunn instigates a clinch.
Gunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunn. #T2#
Mera blocking some punches.
Mera misses with some punches.
Gunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunn tries a body shot but Mera blocks it.
Mera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Mera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera misses with a takedown attempt
and Mera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mera misses with a combination
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunn as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Mera misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Mera misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mera tries for a takedown but Gunn circles away easily
letting Gunn counter with a right hand.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Mera's body.
Gunn throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Mera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Mera with a nice cross.
Mera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunn counters with a nice body shot.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mera misses
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mera misses with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mera moves away from the strike by Gunn.
Mera tries to counter with a clinch but Gunn shakes him off and moves away.
Gunn defending well as Mera loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mera throws a series of punches but Gunn moves out of range.
Mera misses with a body shot
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Mera saw that one coming.
Gunn slips under a jab.
Mera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mera tries to move into range but Gunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Gunn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mera fails with the takedown
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mera swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Chris Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Mera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mera darts in looking for a takedown but Gunn gets double underhooks and turns Mera into the cage.
Gunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
Mera tries to clinch up.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mera shoots and misses
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Mera throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Mera looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mera throws a hook but Gunn blocks it.
Mera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mera moves to clinch but Gunn breaks away
enabling Gunn to counter with a crisp jab.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Gunn misses.
Mera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mera.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Gunn misses. #T2#
Mera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Gunn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Mera tries to keep at a distance but Gunn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunn gets underhooks to prevent Mera's takedown attempt.
Gunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Mera breaks from the clinch.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mera.
Gunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Mera throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mera misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Mera misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
Mera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunn counters with a stiff right hand.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Gunn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Mera should have avoided that one.
Gunn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn lands the left hand.#T4#
Mera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunn manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn, which made it look bad.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
Mera misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Mera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Mera looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mera misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Gunn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mera misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunn pinned against the cage. Gunn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mera fails with the takedown
and Mera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Mera is rocked!#T1#
Mera takes one to the chin there.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him?
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mera tries for a takedown but Gunn circles away easily
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Mera is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gunn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mera.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Mera gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gunn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gunn!
A very excited looking Chris Gunn 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: Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
Cave keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cave is looking for a counter combo.
Cave looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mera throws a body punch but Cave moves out of range.
It looked like Cave was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Mera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cave tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mera is in Cave's guard.
Cave keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cave is keeping the position for now.
Mera trying to control but Cave is working from the bottom.
Mera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cave swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mera sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cave's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cave won't allow Mera to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Mera is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Mera is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cave tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Cave manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mera keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cave throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mera goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cave prevents it.
Mera scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Mera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cave pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nick Cave has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.
Mera throws a hook to the side of Cave's head but Cave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mera is defended easily by Cave.
Cave tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mera was well out of range. Poor timing from Cave.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Cave.
Mera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cave defends it nicely.
Cave darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cave won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!#SUB2#
Mera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cave is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cave tries to escape but Mera is in control. #T3##SUB2#
Mera is working to tighten his grip on Cave's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cave has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mera is really squeezing tight and eventually Cave passes out! Mera breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jose Mera!
Jose Mera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nick Cave spoke after the fight, saying 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.

Event: Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1##TD#
Mera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mera lands in his opponent's guard.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Tua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Mera wants to improve his position but instead Tua has moved into half guard.
Tua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mera controls his leg. #SU2#
Tua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mera misses.
Tua tries to bum rush Mera with a series of wild strikes but Mera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Mera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Tua misses.
Mera feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Mera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Mera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mera is out of range.
Fatu Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua lands with a straight right. Mera didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Tua misses.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Mera scores with a four punch combination!
Mera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mera throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Tua takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera misses with a double jab
letting Tua counter with a right hand. #KD2#
Tua cracks Mera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mera to stand back up!#ROC2#
Mera is rocked!
Mera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Mera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mera circles away quickly and effectively.
Mera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Tua scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
BAM! Tua delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mera like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Fatu Tua!
Fatu Tua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Holmgang 10
Date: Aug 20, 2016

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sassano Jnr takes a shot to the head.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sassano Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr working aggressively here.
Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mera.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sassano Jnr is trying to stall.
Sassano Jnr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mera fails to land.
Nice elbow from Sassano Jnr.
Mera working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr missing with knees to the body.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sassano Jnr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mera.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mera.#T1#
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mera looks winded!
Sassano Jnr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mera avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sassano Jnr.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sassano Jnr obliges.
Sassano Jnr blocking some punches.
Mera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sassano Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mera wants to take the fight to the mat but Sassano Jnr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sassano Jnr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sassano Jnr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mera has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sassano Jnr presses Mera against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sassano Jnr trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sassano Jnr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sassano Jnr.
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!
Sassano Jnr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but Mera blocks with his arms.
Sassano Jnr blocks an uppercut.
Sassano Jnr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mera pushes Sassano Jnr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sassano Jnr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Meras head.
Mera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr is defending well.
Sassano Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Sassano Jnr misses with a knee to the head.
Mera prevents a body shot from Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr is defending well.
Mera lands with a short shot to the head.
Mera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sassano Jnr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sassano Jnr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sassano Jnr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sassano Jnr lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Sassano Jnr stops a takedown attempt from Mera.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mera avoids it.
Mera can't get the takedown.
Mera is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sassano Jnr lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Sassano Jnr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mera wants a takedown.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Mera has been cut.
Sassano Jnr misses with a punch to the body.
Mera looking to slow down the pace here.
Mera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sassano Jnr tries to throw a body punch but Mera avoids it by throwing Sassano Jnr back against the ropes.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sassano Jnr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr tries to land knees in the clinch but Mera avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Sassano Jnr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sassano Jnr.
A short left from Sassano Jnr.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sassano Jnr landing knees to the body.
Sassano Jnr digs a right hand underneath Mera's ribcage. Mera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sassano Jnr scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Mera is rocked!
Sassano Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Sassano Jnr finish him?
Sassano Jnr scores with a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr tries to land a knee to the head but Mera blocks with his arms.
Sassano Jnr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mera backwards.
Sassano Jnr scores a nice knee to the body.
Sassano Jnr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mera has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sassano Jnr lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sassano Jnr - that landed with a thud.
Sassano Jnr lands a knee to the head.
Sassano Jnr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sassano Jnr lands a big right hand that drops Mera! The killer instinct kicks in and Sassano Jnr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sassano Jnr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Sassano Jnr!
A less than humble Tony Sassano Jnr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Holmgang 5
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Snow misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Mera counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Snow! #SUB2#
Mera swings around for an armbar but Snow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mera's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snow postures up. #SUB2#
Mera working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Mera can't keep his opponent in guard - Snow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mera sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Snow works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Snow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mera has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mera!
Mera preventing the sweep.
My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Mera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mera has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mera defends it easily.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Mera wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Snow is looking for a triangle but Mera pushes his legs off easily.
Mera chips away with some ground and pound.
Mera pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mera lands strikes from half guard.
Snow is trying to control but can't.
Snow wants to get back to full guard but Mera has passed into side control.
Snow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mera trying to control the position but Snow is working away. #SUB2#
Mera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Snow, who protects the arm well.
Snow is trying to control Mera's posture but Mera avoids it. #T3#
Snow is looking to reverse the position.
Snow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera works his way into side control.
Snow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mera 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.
Mera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snow trying to hold on to Mera's head to control him but Mera postures up. #T4#
Snow is trying to control but Mera passes into side control!
Snow is looking to regain half guard here but Mera keeps moving and retains side control.
Snow is working hard here to advance position.
Mera landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB2#
Mera tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mera has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Snow struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Mera stands up and beckons Snow to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Mera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mera.
Mera throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Mera misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Mera.
Mera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Snow throws a hook to the side of Mera's head but Mera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Snow.
Snow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mera.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mera.
Snow feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Snow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Mera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Mera slips the punch.#T1#
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Mera's head.
Mera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mera wants to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch position.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mera wants to counter with a clinch but Snow pushes him away.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Mera counters with a single leg into guard. Snow didn't expect that. #SUB#
Snow is looking for a triangle but Mera pushes his legs off easily.
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Snow is retaining full guard.
Snow working a defensive guard here.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snow looking for a sweep. Not yet Snow, not yet. #T2#
Snow keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snow throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mera escapes and throws Snow's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Mera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.
Mera wants to take a breather but Snow manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Snow working for a triangle but Mera defends it easily. #T3#
Mera landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Snow looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mera advances to half guard.
Mera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mera takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Snow tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mera has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB2#
Mera goes for an armbar but Snow turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Snow.
Snow passes into half guard.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mera keeping full guard, as Snow tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jose Mera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Mera gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the ropes.
Snow looks for a takedown but Mera sprawls well.#TD#
Snow 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.
Jose Mera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Snow advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mera keeps working.
Snow advances to full mount. #SUB#
Snow has hold of Mera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T1#
Mera is trying desperately to improve position.
Mera tries to hold on but Snow pushes him away.
Mera tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Snow looking for a guillotine from mount but Mera is having none of it.
Mera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Snow looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Snow wants to finish this one by submission but Mera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Snow.
Jose Mera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Mera tries to reverse the position but Snow maintains control.
Snow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mera gets back to half guard.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Mera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mera wants to get back to full guard.
Mera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mera is trying to stand.
Mera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Mera is pressing down on Snow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snow drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Snow off! Snow jumps back into Mera's guard.
Mera wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Mera wants to improve his position but instead Snow has moved into half guard.
Mera is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Snow seems to be working for a kimura but Mera defends the submission attempt.
Snow trying to pass the guard but Mera defending well. #T4##SUB#
Snow is trying to work for a kimura but Mera is defending well.
Snow is trying to control. Mera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mera wants to stand and escape but Snow is having none of it.
Snow trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Tyrion Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snow is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jose Mera!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Mera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Prestige Fight Night 9
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mera throws out a loose jab but Polo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mera defends well and Polo ends up having to push Mera into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera swats away the attempt to clinch by Polo.
Some wild striking there from Mera.
Polo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Mera counters with a shoot takedown. Polo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mera won't allow Polo to sweep him here.
Polo 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##T1#
Mera manages to get to full guard.
Mera tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mera's guard.
Polo is thwarting Mera's attempts to control the position.
Mera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!
Mera is trying to stick to Polo's back but Polo is turning into Mera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polo.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Polo wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mera is retaining full guard.
Polo won't allow Mera to sweep him here. #T2#
Polo postures up and lands a big shot to Mera's brow.
Polo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Polo is proving a slippery customer.
Polo postures up in Mera's guard and throws a big left but Mera blocks it.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera is trying to keep Polo in close. #T3#
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera trying to control the position.
Mera 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#
Polo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
Mera winds up and cracks Polo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polo defends it well.
Polo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Polo looking to control.
Polo keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Polo pulls Mera in to control the position. #T4#
Mera trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Polo wants to sweep here but Mera controlling him for the moment.
Polo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polo dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Mera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polo on the side of the head.
Mera lands a really nice looking cross but Polo seems unphased.
Mera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Polo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Polo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Polo tries to control but Mera wriggling away.
Mera 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.#T1#
Polo avoids the attempt from Mera to control.
Polo wants to control the pace but Mera is squirming around nicely.
Mera is looking to get to half guard.
Polo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mera hang on?
Mera can't escape the position.
Polo content just to control the position here.
Polo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Polo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mera is looking to escape.
Polo is landing with some decent strikes but Mera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Polo looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Polo prevents Mera from getting the reversal.
Polo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mera hang on?
Mera is working to get back to half guard.
Polo tries to control but Mera wriggling away.
Mera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mera trying to control but Polo postures up.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mera is trying to keep Polo in close.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.#T3##SUB2#
Mera is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo preventing the sweep.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Polo wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera wants to sweep here but Polo controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mera has his hands on Polo's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo tries for a takedown but Mera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Polo tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Polo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polo attempts a counter takedown but Mera avoids it well and moves away.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polo slips under a jab from Mera.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mera sprawls well. Mera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo staying out of range there.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Polo moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Polo dominated that second round.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polo tries to clinch but Mera is having none of it.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Polo darts in looking for a takedown but Mera gets double underhooks and turns Polo into the ropes.
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mera misses with an uppercut.
Mera scores with a punch to the head.
Polo is looking to clinch.
Polo slips under a jab.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. 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.
A big right from Mera misses.
Mera misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Mera misses its intended target.
A jab from Mera misses.
Polo is looking to counter the offense by Mera and move into the clinch.
Mera slips a jab and a cross from Polo. #T1#
Polo dodges the punch combination from Mera.
Polo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mera avoids it.
Polo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Mera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mera, which made it look bad.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera misses with a hook. Polo ducked under it nicely.
Mera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mera throws a series of punches but Polo moves out of range. #TD2#
Polo tries to sprawl but Mera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mera is keen to just control but Polo is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mera throwing shots but Polo is blocking nicely.
Polo has his hands clasped together around Mera's back. He's all about the action.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Mera has control of the leg.
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polo's head.
Mera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polo is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Mera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Polo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mera trying to control the action but Polo is working from the bottom.
Mera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Polo wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera is looking to advance position but Polo won't allow it.
Mera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera lands with an uppercut that bounces Polo off the ropes and back into range.
Mera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Polo drives through with a takedown into Mera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Mera has his foot on Polo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polo is one step ahead there.
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Prestige FC 59: Final Decions
Date: Apr 02, 2016

#R1#
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Menchaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Mera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Mera is trying to get an arm triangle but Menchaka is defending well. #SUB#
Mera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Menchaka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mera's guard! Nice work there by Menchaka!
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menchaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mera's guard.#SUB#
Mera has his foot on Menchaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menchaka works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Mera trying to control the position.
Menchaka wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Menchaka has passed into side control.
Menchaka controls the position from side control.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera trying to control here.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menchaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mera works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Menchaka is defending well. Mera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Menchaka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mera celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Mera!
Our winner, Jose Mera, 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.

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