Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Mccall clinches up against the cage.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Mccall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mccall cracks Mera with a nice body shot.#TD#
Mera ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mera no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mera wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccall looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Mera stands up and waves to Mccall to follow him.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Mccall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mccall rushes Mera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Mccall digs a right hand into Mera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mera's gas tank.
Mccall lands a nice shot to the body.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccall lands a body punch.
Mera fails to pull guard.
Mera tries to pull guard but Mccall won't allow it.
Mccall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Mccall holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet.
Mccall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Mccall.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mccall lands a body punch.
Mccall lands a left hand.
Mccall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mccall digs a right hand into Mera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mera's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Mccall.
Mccall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mccall. #T2#
Mccall lands an uppercut.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A body shot lands from Mccall.
A right hand to the body from Mccall.
Mccall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mera backwards. #BC2#
Mccall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccall plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Mera swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Mera face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Santos Mccall!
After the big win, Santos Mccall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HARDTACK and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grant as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Grant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Grant forces his way into half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera trying to hold on to Grant's head to control him but Grant postures up.
Mera is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Grant connects with a nice short shot to Mera's temple. #T1#
Grant drops an elbow to the side of Mera's head.
Grant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grant lands strikes from half guard.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant is looking to advance position but Mera won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant works his way into full mount!
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mera can't escape the position. #T2#
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mera is looking to improve his position but Grant isn't that keen on the idea.
Grant looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grant dominating with strikes here.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grant controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BOOM! Grant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grant lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Grant punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Grant is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mera shrugs it off.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant 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.
Grant working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Grant connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Grant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mera tries to hold on but Grant postures up.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble! #T4#
Grant scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mera?
Grant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grant looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grant controlling from mount.
Grant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grant working the ground and pound effectively.
Grant landing strikes from the mount and Mera is in trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Grant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mera fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Grant scores with a takedown into Mera's guard.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grant is one step ahead there.
Grant works over Mera with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant tries to stand but Mera is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Grant is working Mera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Graham Grant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant is nestled in close to Mera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Grant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mera is trying to maintain the position but Grant is very close to passing his half guard.
Mera tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.#T2#
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grant content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Mera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Mera is trying to stand back up but Grant is controlling him
Grant is looking to stall here but Mera recovers full guard.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Grant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Grant working some strikes from top position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Grant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mera keeping full guard, as Grant tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Graham Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mera somewhat.#TD2#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Mera is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Mera's guard.
Grant scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grant trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant is pushing down on Mera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mera is fighting to maintain full guard but Grant has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Mera is staying active underneath Grant, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mera tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Graham Grant!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Mera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kings sprawls well initially but Mera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Kings wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
Mera drops an elbow to the side of Kings's head.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kings trying to control but Mera postures up.
Kings wants to get back to full guard.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Kings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mera lands a nice short elbow.
Kings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mera.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kings is trying to get back to full guard.
Mera thows a huge punch but Kings dodges it nicely. #T1#
Mera wants to control but Kings is keeping him busy.
Mera wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Kings uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mera wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Mera wanted to stand there but Kings had control of the position.
Mera is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mera lands a couple of digs.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera tries to stand but Kings is controlling from the bottom.
Mera throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Kings's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kings counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kings shoots in but no luck this time.
Kings is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kings gets caught napping as Mera dives in and scores a takedown. Kings manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mera is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.#SUB#
Kings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mera wants to stand but Kings is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Kings is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kings quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Mera lands with a punch from half guard.
Kings is trying to control but can't.
Mera wants to stand but Kings has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kings taking some punishment here, with Mera in his half guard. #T4#
Mera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mera prevents Kings from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Mera.
Nice strikes from Mera there. #SU2#
Mera stands up out of the half guard.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kings defends well and Mera ends up having to push Kings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Kings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mera quickly recovers to half guard.
Kings is thwarting Mera's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kings scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usaa Mera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kings avoids it really well and circles away.
Mera has a takedown stuffed.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kings but Kings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Kings was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Larry Kings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Kings shoots for a takedown but Mera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kings counters with a good low kick that Mera was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kings closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera stops Kings from passing to mount.
Mera wants to control but Kings postures up.
Mera is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Kings stands up and beckons Mera to his feet.
Kings throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kings lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mera circles away quickly and effectively.
Mera tries for a takedown but Kings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mera quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera trying to control from the bottom.
Kings is keen to just control but Mera is a slippery customer.#T2#
Mera trying to control here.
Kings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kings controlling the action here.
Kings trying to mount his opponent but Mera defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mera is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Mera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Kings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kings wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy.
Mera wants to control but Kings is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Mera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kings pulls his head out easily.
Kings tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Mera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mera.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Mera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Kings dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kings shoots in and bounces Mera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Mera wants to sweep here but Kings controlling him for the moment.
Kings stops Mera from standing up.
Mera throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mera is looking to escape.#T2#
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Kings is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mera manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Mera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kings rolls with it to try and escape but Mera cranks on the arm and Kings is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usaa Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Mera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zhang looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Zhang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mera takes one to the chin there.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Mera is rocked!
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhang sprawls well. Zhang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Mera shoots in.
Zhang misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Zhang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zhang misses with a straight left.
Mera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zhang defends it well.
Mera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Zhang cracks Mera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zhang has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mera to stand back up!
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhang finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Mera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhang's half guard.
Zhang wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well. #T1##SU2#
Mera decides to stand and escape the position.
Mera seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mera.
Zhang scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Mera ducks down to avoid it.
Zhang throws a hook but Mera avoids it easily.
Mera defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Mera needs to keep his hands up - Zhang had a free shot at his head there.
Mauricio Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhang lands with an uppercut that bounces Mera off the cage and back into range.#KD#
Zhang sends Mera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zhang is motioning to the referee to let Mera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhang closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mera! Zhang dives in looking to finish! Mera is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Zhang!
Mauricio Zhang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Markus is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Markus circles away and we're back to standing.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Markus cracks Mera with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Mera looks winded!
Mera takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Markus's guard.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from.
Markus tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Markus controlling the position.
Markus looking for a sweep. Not yet Markus, not yet.
Mera lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markus is looking to stand up but Mera isn't so interested in that idea.
Markus is adopting a defensive guard.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Markus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mera has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Markus is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Markus punishes Mera's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Markus misses the target.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mera on the side of the head.
Markus works the jab nicely.
Markus cracks Mera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Markus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Markus looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
Markus is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mera moves forwards but Markus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Markus finds it's way through Mera's defenses.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Markus.
Mera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Markus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mera walks into a left hand.
Good shot there by Markus.
Markus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mera.
Markus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Markus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Markus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markus scores with the left hand. Mera knows he should have avoided that one.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Markus counters with a nice body shot.
Nice cross by Markus.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Markus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markus.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markus feints a jab promting Mera to slip. Markus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Markus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Markus.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Markus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Markus looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Markus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Markus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Markus is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mera connects with a decent elbow.
Mera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Markus some visible discomfort.
Markus defending against the ground and pound.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markus is trying to control Mera's posture but Mera avoids it.
Mera cracks Markus with a big right hand but Markus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mera tries to stand but Markus is controlling his head.
Markus tries to bench press Mera off him but Mera keeps the position. #T1#
Markus is working hard here to advance position.
Mera tries to score with some ground and pound. Markus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand back up. Mera steps back and let's Markus get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mera.
A little feinted left hand from Markus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dan Markus is winning the standup battle so far.
Markus cracks Mera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Markus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mera takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Usaa Mera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Markus.
Dan Markus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markus lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markus throws a shot from downtown. Mera moves away and avoids it.
Mera is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mera tries to move into range but Markus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice shot lands for Markus.
Nice sprawl there from Markus as Mera shoots in.#T3#
Markus catches Mera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.

Markus explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markus.
Mera closes the distance and clinches up with Markus, looking for a takedown. Mera pushes Markus against the cage but Markus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Markus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Markus tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Markus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?
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!
Markus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Markus throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Mera goes for a double leg but Markus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markus continues to drive forward.
Markus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Markus stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Markus with a jab.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Markus sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Markus.
Markus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mera eats them both and turns towards Markus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mera throws a head kick that misses.
Markus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Markus lands a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Markus there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Markus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mera throws a head kick but Markus moves out of range.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Markus pinned against the cage. Markus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markus cracks Mera with a good jab.
Nice jab there from Markus.
Jab by Markus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera ducks under a wild hook from Markus.
Markus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Markus dips to his left and cracks Mera with an uppercut!
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Mera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Markus kicks Mera off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Mera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mera has a takedown stuffed.
Markus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Meras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markus, as that shot connected.
Mera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markus tries to avoid it but Mera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markus to the ground. Markus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dan Markus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Markus connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Markus, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mera working away.#T2#
Markus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mera.
Mera tries to get to his feet but Markus is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Mera in his guard.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Markus looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera wants to stand but Markus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mera postures up in Markus's guard and throws a big left but Markus blocks it. #T3#
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Markus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Markus lands an upkick as Mera stands over him.
Mera wants to stand but Markus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Markus.
Markus is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Markus quickly recovers to half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Markus is blocking nicely.
Mera tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Markus. #T4#
Markus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Markus.
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Markus's guard.
Mera is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Markus is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Mera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Usaa Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Markus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Markus 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Markus!
In his post fight interview, Dan Markus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2025

#R1#
Mera darts in looking for a takedown but Dennie gets double underhooks and turns Mera into the cage.
Dennie throws a head kick but Mera moves out of range.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dennie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dennie but Dennie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dennie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dennie.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dennie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera dives in and grabs Dennie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennie pushes down on Mera's head and hops out.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dennie pinned against the cage. Dennie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Dennie with the inside leg kick.
Mera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dennie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin Dennie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Dennie lands.
Dennie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mera.
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mera looks winded!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dennie.
Mera has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dennie.
Dennie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Mera tries to counter it with a takedown but Dennie pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Dennie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dennie can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A good leg kick by Dennie.
Dennie connects with a solid leg kick.
Mera shoots in but Dennie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennie lands a high kick! #T3#
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Mera throws a head kick that misses
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dennie sprawls well. Dennie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Dennie scores with a one two! Mera had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dennie can pounce on him.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dennie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennie works over Mera's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
A low kick lands for Dennie.
Mera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dennie. Dennie obviously looking to wear him down.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mera. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Dennie.
Mera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennie swivels and escapes.
Dennie is looking for a counter combo.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Dennie tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dennie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennie lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Dennie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dennie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Austin Dennie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennie throws a right hand that Mera ducks under and follows up with a left that Mera also avoids with ease.
Dennie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dennie stuffs the takedown attempt from Mera. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.
Mera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dennie defends it nicely.
Dennie throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dennie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mera.
Dennie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mera can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick from Dennie lands but Mera takes it in his stride.
Mera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#TD2#
Mera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Dennie kicks Mera off and gets to his feet.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Dennie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennie throws a big counter combination but Mera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Austin Dennie is winning the standup battle so far.
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dennie looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dennie feints and then cracks Mera's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mera down. #T2#
Dennie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Dennie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie throws a series of strikes that have Mera backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie.
Dennie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dennie is working the combinations to good effect here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dennie. #TD2#
Mera drives through with a takedown into Dennie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Dennie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Dennie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Mera fails with the takedown
and Dennie counters with a two punch combo.
Dennie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dennie.
Mera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dennie.
Dennie stalks Mera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mera's face. Mera staggers backwards, shaken.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Dennie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dennie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dennie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Dennie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennie!
Dennie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dennie scores with a nice body kick.
Dennie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dennie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dennie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dennie quickly recovers to half guard.

Dennie kicks off Mera and gets to his feet.
Dennie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Dennie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dennie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Dennie counters with a one-two to the body.
Mera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dennie.
Dennie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dennie leaves Mera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennie throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Dennie counters with a series of strikes. Mera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera shoots in for a double leg but Dennie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dennie throws a big counter combination but Mera scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Dennie lands with a kick to the temple. Mera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mera takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Dennie. That's going to slow Mera down.
Mera tries for a takedown but Dennie circles away easily
and Dennie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dennie lands a jab-cross combination.
Mera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dennie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
Mera misses with a takedown
and Dennie counters with a left and a right that stings Mera.
Good leg kick by Dennie.
Dennie scoring well with a low kick there.
Dennie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dennie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mera shoots in and drives through. Dennie sprawls well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dennie!
Dennie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dennie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dennie throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Mera steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dennie. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Dennie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Dennie pushes Mera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mera has his takedown stuffed
and Dennie counters with a three punch combo that has Mera backing up. Mera nods at Dennie to acknowledge the strikes.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Dennie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mera takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dennie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennie looks to land a combination. Mera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mera with a poor takedown
and Dennie counters with a series of strikes. Mera will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennie appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Mera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dennie throws a nice head kick!
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dennie.
Dennie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dennie lands a leg kick that knocks Mera off balance momentarily.
Dennie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Austin Dennie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but Dennie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dennie.
Mera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennie counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Dennie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dennie 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2024

#R1#
Mera shoots in but Wijnaldum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wijnaldum is looking for the big counter here.
Mera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wijnaldum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mera manages to avoid it.
Wijnaldum digs a good hook to Mera's body.
Mera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wijnaldum to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Wijnaldum does no damage.
Wijnaldum cracks Mera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mera shoots and misses
and Wijnaldum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wijnaldum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Wijnaldum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wijnaldum tries to circle away but Mera has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wijnaldum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wijnaldum wants to stall. #TD#
Mera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wijnaldum uses from the top position. #T1#
Mera keeping moving, preventing Wijnaldum from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wijnaldum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wijnaldum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wijnaldum stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mera throws up his legs and catches Wijnaldum in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Wijnaldum tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mera! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Usaa Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Mera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Mera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mera changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Mera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.#SU2#
Mera stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Mera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivers's guard.#SU2#
Rivers is working an open guard so Mera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mera takes a head kick and keeps coming. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rivers to the mat! Rivers manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Mera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Rivers throws a head kick but Mera moves out of range.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Mera drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Mera stands and steps away. Rivers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mera lands in his opponent's guard.
Mera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SU2#
Mera decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rivers, up you get!
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Mera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rivers to the ground. Mera is now in Rivers's guard.
Rivers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully.
Rivers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU2#
Mera gets to his feet - Rivers follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Mera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rivers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rivers's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Mera postures up.
Rivers 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.#SU2#
Mera gets to his feet. Rivers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rivers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mera.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera postures up.
Rivers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him. #SU2#
Mera gets to his feet. Rivers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A head kick misses from Rivers.
Mera feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Mera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Check out the look on Mera's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Mera.
Sloppy strikes there by Mera.
Mera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rivers down.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Mera decides to stand back up.
Mera avoids the head kick by Rivers. #T4#
Rivers lands a head kick. Mera smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.
Mera looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rivers is avoiding damage well.
Rivers is looking to reverse the position.
Rivers is working hard here to advance position.
Mera working the ground and pound.
Rivers is looking to regain half guard here but Mera keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Mera stands up and beckons Rivers to his feet.
Mera staying out of range there.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Mera counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Mera stands up from Rivers's guard - Mera perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Mera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Usaa Mera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Mera is just out of range.
Mera with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mera shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mera showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Mera stands up from half guard.
Rivers misses the shot to the body.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Rivers is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera. #SU2#
Mera stands up and beckons Rivers to his feet.
Rivers throws a nice head kick!
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!
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Rivers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##TD2#
Mera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Mera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mera blocks a head kick by Rivers.
Mera with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers scores with a head kick. #TD2#
Mera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rivers's guard.
Usaa Mera has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Mera gets to his feet - Rivers follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Mera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rivers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mera. #SU2#
Mera gets to his feet. Rivers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Mera looking to score a takedown here. Rivers is defending well but Mera drives through and ends up in Rivers's guard.#SU2#
Mera stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Righty Rivers is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rivers defends it well.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Mera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rivers lands a jab to Mera's midsection.
Rivers throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Mera counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
Rivers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Rivers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SU2#
Mera stands up and waves to Rivers to follow him.
Righty Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers scores with a jab.#T3##TD2#
Mera dives in and scores a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SU2#
Mera stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Mera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Rivers is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Mera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Mera tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers missing with a left hand there. Mera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rivers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivers stuffs the takedown.
Rivers misses with an uppercut. Mera saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing. #T4#
Mera slips a straight right by Rivers.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mera.
Mera blocks a head kick by Rivers.
Rivers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mera's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rivers throws a hook but Mera blocks it.
Mera avoids the head kick by Rivers. #TD2#
Mera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rivers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mera is in Rivers's guard.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses. #SU2#
Mera stands up and waves to Rivers to follow him.
A head kick misses from Rivers. #TD2#
Mera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera working Rivers over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Righty Rivers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers throws a lazy right hand but Mera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mera.
Mera scoring with punches and elbows.
Mera misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivers dodges the ground and pound from Mera.#SU2#
Mera stands up and beckons Rivers to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but Mera moved out of range nicely.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mera was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.#TD2#
Mera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Mera decides to stand up. #T1##TD2#
Mera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rivers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rivers tries to escape but Mera is in control.
You can see the frustration on Rivers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Mera throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU2#
Mera decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rivers throws a looping overhand right but Mera ducks down to avoid it.
Rivers throws the left hand but Mera avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Mera gets a takedown into half guard.
Mera stops Rivers from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Rivers trying to hold on to Mera's head to control him but Mera postures up.
Mera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
Mera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rivers taking some punishment here, with Mera in his half guard.
Mera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rivers wants to control but Mera is keeping busy.
Rivers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Mera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rivers to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers digs a good hook to Mera's body. #T3##TD2#
Mera gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivers is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rivers avoid being mounted?
Mera throwing shots but Rivers is blocking nicely.
Rivers is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Mera postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rivers to stand up.
Mera swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rivers lands a head kick. Mera smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Mera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivers.
Rivers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Mera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivers was covering up waiting for the punch and Mera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rivers keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mera throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers looking to control. #SU2#
Rivers is working an open guard so Mera takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rivers wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Usaa 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usaa Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Ruffy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Mera looking to score a takedown here. Ruffy is defending well but Mera drives through and ends up in Ruffy's guard.
Mera wants to stand but Ruffy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera is looking to stand up but Ruffy won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera wanted to stand there but Ruffy had control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Ruffy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mera doesn't seem phased though.
Mera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mera somewhat.
Ruffy scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Mera needs to keep his hands up - Ruffy had a free shot at his head there.
Ruffy connects with a crisp jab.
Ruffy cracks Mera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Mera is rocked!
Ruffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mera at a distance.
Ruffy digs a good body shot into Mera's ribs.
Ruffy scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Ruffy scores with a four punch combination!
Mera is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruffy finish him?#KD#
Ruffy drops Mera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mera looks back up at him and smiles so Ruffy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mera falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ruffy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Ruffy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Mera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mera wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera tries to stand and escape but Petrov is controlling the position.
Mera lands strikes from half guard.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera wants to stand but Petrov has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Petrov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T1#
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Petrov trying to control but Mera postures up.
Mera working over Petrov with some ground and pound. Petrov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
Mera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Petrov is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Mera wants to stand up but Petrov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Petrov is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrov avoid being mounted?
Mera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mera. #SU2#
Mera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Petrov to get to his feet.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Mera fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Petrov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera wanted to stand there but Petrov had control of the position. #T3#
Mera wants to stand and escape but instead Petrov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Mera pushes a forearm under Petrov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Petrov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Usaa Mera!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2024

#R1#
Mera shoots and misses
and Viaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Mera shoots in and bounces Viaz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Viaz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mera presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Viaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mera.
Viaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viaz wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Mera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Viaz uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mera is controlling Viaz's posture.#T1#
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viaz is aware though and is defending well.
Viaz wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera keeping full guard, as Viaz tries to pass.
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera pulls Viaz in close to prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mera keeping full guard, as Viaz tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Viaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mera but Mera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Usaa Mera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Viaz.
Viaz works over Mera's head and body with a nice combination.#TD2#
Mera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Viaz trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Viaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viaz looking to sit in guard and control but Mera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Viaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Viaz wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it. #SUB2#
Viaz looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily. #SUB2#
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Viaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Viaz trying to keep a closed guard but Mera is proving a slippery customer.
Mera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera is looking to stand up but Viaz won't let him.
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viaz is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #SUB2#
Mera is posturing up here but Viaz has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mera tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mera has to tap! Slick submission there by Viaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Viaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2024

#R1#
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera throws a head kick that misses
and Grayson counters with a left and a right that stings Mera.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Grayson feints the counter takedown.
Mera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grayson is fending him off so far but Mera persists. Nope, Grayson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grayson connects with a body shot.
Grayson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Grayson lands the left hand.
Mera fails with the takedown
and Grayson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Mera is rocked!
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mera shoots for a takedown but Grayson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mera fails with the takedown.
Grayson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mera's head.
Oh Mera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1##KD2#
Grayson drops Mera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mera looks back up at him and smiles so Grayson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grayson is stalking Mera. Mera circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Grayson, and it's lights out! Mera really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Grayson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Mera misses with a takedown attempt - Tapio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
Mera shoots and misses #CL2#
and Tapio counters by moving into the clinch.
Tapio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Tapio successfully pulls guard.
Mera wants to stand but Tapio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Tapio scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mera misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Tapio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tapio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Mera jumps into guard, dragging Tapio to the mat. #T1#
Mera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tapio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Mera is working an open guard so Tapio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Mera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tapio to the ground. Mera is now in Tapio's guard.

Tapio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mera being controlled against the cage.
Mera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tapio's efforts to push away.
Mera managing to block the knees to the body from Tapio.
Tapio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mera fails to pull guard.
Mera fails to pull guard. #T2#
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mera is trying to pull guard but Tapio has him pressed against the cage.
Tapio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tapio working hard to break the clinch.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Tapio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mera has double underhooks.
Mera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tapio smiles and moves away.
Tapio shoots in but Mera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tapio stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tapio is trying to force a seperation but Mera has the dominant position.
Tapio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3#
Tapio is trying to drag Mera to the mat but Mera just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mera avoiding damage as Tapio throws knees to the body.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio stands there with Mera around his waist. Mera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tapio smiles and moves away. #TD2#
Tapio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Tapio decides to stand and escape the position.
Tapio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tapio shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mera but Mera pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Mera fails to land the takedown.
Mera stuffs the takedown.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
Mera tries for a takedown but Tapio circles away easily
and Tapio counters with a right hand to the body.
Mera misses with a takedown
and Tapio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tapio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tapio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Tapio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Tapio closes the distance and pushes Mera back into the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Mera prevents Tapio from breaking the clinch.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tapio stalls.
Tapio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tapio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapio to keep the fight standing.
Tapio is looking to break free of the clinch but Mera has double underhooks.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio holds him up against the cage and eventually Mera drops back down to his feet.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Tapio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tapio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mera is fending him off so far but Tapio persists. Nope, Mera circles away and we're back to standing.
Tapio misses with a body kick.
Tapio throws a sloppy head kick and Mera moves out of range easily.
Usaa Mera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tapio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tapio darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Tapio forces Mera back against the cage and clinches.
Tapio tries to score a body lock takedown but Mera shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tapio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tapio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mera fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Mera shoots in but no luck this time.
Mera shoots and misses
and Tapio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Tapio darts in and clinches Mera up against the cage.
Mera jumps guard but Tapio stands there with Mera around his waist. Mera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tapio wants to take the fight to the mat but Mera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tapio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tapio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mera is trying to pull guard but Tapio has him pressed against the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tapio just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mera tries to pull guard but Tapio won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapio. #T3#
Mera managing to block the knees to the body from Tapio. #TD2#
Tapio jumps into guard, dragging Mera to the mat.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss. #ES2#
Tapio is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD2#
Tapio jumps guard and drags Mera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera lands a couple of digs.
Tapio trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tapio controlling Mera's posture. #SUB2#
Tapio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Mera stopping the sweep attempt from Tapio.#ES2#
Tapio pushes Mera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mera as Tapio shoots in.
Mera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tapio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mera as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kari Tapio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Mera shoots in and gets a takedown into Tapio's guard.

Tapio kicks Mera off and gets to his feet.
Mera is looking to land body kicks.
Tapio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mera tries to sprawl out of it but Tapio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Usaa Mera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapio stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tapio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mera's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tapio is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Tapio stands and steps away. Mera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Mera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tapio sprawls well. Tapio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mera gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Tapio has managed to clinch.
Kari Tapio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera keeps control of Tapio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tapio is trying to break the clinch but Mera is controlling him.#TD2#
Tapio decides to pull guard.
Tapio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapio holds on and takes a little breather.
Mera with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Tapio wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Tapio looking for a guillotine here but Mera defends easily.
Mera wants to stand but Tapio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tapio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mera tries to stand but Tapio is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Mera misses with a takedown
and Tapio counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Usaa Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapio dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tapio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tapio wants it to stay on the feet.
Tapio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mera tries to sprawl out of it but Tapio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mera shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Tapio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4##TD2#
Tapio gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mera regains guard.
Mera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tapio trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tapio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Usaa Mera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kari Tapio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kari Tapio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tapio has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kari Tapio!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Mera dodges the punch combination from Callum.
Callum misses with an uppercut.
Mera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Callum but Callum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Callum. Those never looked like landing.
Mera feints the counter takedown.
Callum lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Callum misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Mera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera trying to stand up but can't free himself from Callum's guard.#T1#
Mera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mera stops Callum from standing up.
Callum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mera on the ground.
Callum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callum wants to stand and escape but Mera is having none of it.
Mera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Callum keeping moving, preventing Mera from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Mera with that takedown attempt.
Callum half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera looks winded!
A low kick from Callum is predictable there #TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Callum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Callum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mera is one step ahead there.
Callum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mera wants to get up but he can't break Callum's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Callum is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mera is controlling him.
Mera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mera landing some decent shots from guard.
Callum is trying to control the position but Mera postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Mera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera working Callum over with strikes.
Callum tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Callum is trying to stand up here but Mera is controlling him well.
Mera prevents Callum from improving his position.
Mera seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Mera working over Callum with some ground and pound. Callum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callum's head.
Mera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mera scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Mera is going to stand back up.
Mera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mera throwing shots but Callum is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callum wants to control but Mera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mera scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Callum controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Usaa Mera will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Callum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Callum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Callum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mera or perhaps it was just good defense by Callum, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Callum misses the target.
Callum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mera on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callum throws a combination. Mera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Callum defends well and Mera ends up having to push Callum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mera is breathing heavily.
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Callum sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Callum tries to counter with a takedown but Mera is quick to defend against it.
Jos Callum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usaa Mera.
Callum connects with a right hand. Mera shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jos Callum is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##KD#
Callum lands a left and a right that send Mera crashing to the mat, dazed. Callum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Mera is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Usaa Mera has been cut.
Callum fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mera out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jos Callum!
A less than humble Jos Callum misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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