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Event:
CCR 63 LHW GP Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Camble keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Camble circles away easily
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Meridius fails with the takedown
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Meridius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown but Camble shows good takedown defense.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camble as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Camble scores with a decent looking hook.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camble scores with a jab to the body.
Camble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meridius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camble is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Camble scores with a three punch combo!
Camble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meridius at a distance.
Camble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Camble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camble has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Camble is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meridius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Meridius has Camble up against the cage in a clinch.
Camble stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Meridius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Camble after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Camble.
Camble lands a right hand.
Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##BC2#
Camble breaks from the clinch.
Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meridius there as he acknowledges the shot.
Camble connects with a single shot there.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Ash Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meridius misses with a left hand
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Meridius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Camble napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Camble struggling a bit here.
Camble tries to bench press Meridius off him but Meridius keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble regains half guard.
Camble is trying to stand up here but Meridius is controlling him well.
Camble wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Camble blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meridius.
Meridius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camble trying to control from the bottom.
Camble tries to roll over but Meridius keeps him under control.
Camble is looking to control Meridius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camble avoid being mounted?
Camble is refusing to be controlled, as Meridius sits in half guard. #SUB#
Meridius seems to be working for a kimura but Camble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Camble actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meridius trying to control the action but Camble is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Camble lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Camble circles away easily
and Camble counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Meridius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Camble quickly recovers to half guard.
Camble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Camble.#SUB2#
Camble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meridius defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Camble dominated that round.
That's time! Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Camble tries to clinch up but Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meridius shoots for a takedown but Camble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Camble throws out a counter right but Meridius avoids it with no problem.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Camble counters with a right hand to the body.
Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Camble finds it's way through Meridius's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius moves to clinch but Camble breaks away
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camble lands with a straight right. Meridius didn't see that one coming.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Camble as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Meridius misses with a takedown
and Camble counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius wants to clinch
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Camble does it's job there.
Meridius wants to clinch but Camble slips to the side
and Camble counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridius tries to clinch but Camble is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camble! But no joy.
Camble works the jab nicely.
Meridius tries to clinch but Camble moves away
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab.
Camble moves out of range as Meridius strikes.#T2#
Meridius tries to clinch
and Camble counters with a left and a right that stings Meridius.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Camble back into the cage.#BC2#
Camble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meridius misses with a left hand
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ash Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camble lands a nice hook to Meridius's body. Meridius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camble's corner calls for a 1-2. Camble obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Camble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a series of strikes. Meridius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Camble is looking to clinch.
Meridius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD2#
Camble drops Meridius with a beautiful combination! Meridius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Camble is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Camble counters with a nice right hand that sends Meridius toppling to the canvas! Meridius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Camble finish him?!#T3#
Camble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meridius in his tracks.
Meridius shoots in for a double leg but Camble sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Meridius. #ES2#
Camble explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Meridius looks to clinch
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Camble gets tackled into the cage by Meridius. Meridius maintains the clinch.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Camble holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Camble breaks the clinch.
Camble throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Camble lands a jab to the head.
Meridius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meridius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good shot there by Camble.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Camble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meridius gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camble lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Camble.
Camble lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meridius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Camble lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Camble 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#
Nice cross by Camble.
Meridius doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Camble counter with a right hand.
Camble lands with a straight right. Meridius didn't see that one coming.
Meridius tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Camble to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Camble drops Meridius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Meridius looks back up at him and smiles so Camble waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Meridius shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camble is trying to control but can't.
Camble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camble tries to get to full guard but Meridius has control of the leg. #T1#
Meridius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Meridius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Camble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Meridius connects with a nice short shot to Camble's temple.
Meridius prevents Camble from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camble missing with punches from the bottom.
Maximus Meridius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meridius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camble knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Camble is trying to stand up here but Meridius is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius trying to control the action but Camble is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Meridius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Camble is positioning himself well to prevent Meridius advancing to mount.
Well, if Meridius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Camble tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Camble slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Camble keeping full guard, as Meridius tries to pass.
Meridius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camble controls Meridius momentarily but Meridius frees himself. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Meridius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camble is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Camble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meridius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meridius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meridius wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Maximus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Camble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ash Camble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Ash Camble!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Ash Camble!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Ash Camble!
Ash Camble wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Highland Games 216
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Chance on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Chance lands.
Meridius has a takedown stuffed.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chance .
Meridius looks to land a right hand but Chance moved out of range.
Meridius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chance .
Meridius throws a hook but Chance avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chance lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Meridius backs up against the cage.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Meridius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chance connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meridius momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Meridius has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chance throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1##KD#
Chance drops Meridius with a beautiful combination! Meridius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chance is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Meridius is rocked!
Meridius is looking to clinch.
Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Chance finish him?
Chance sizes up Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body punch from Chance .
Meridius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chance finds it's way round the side to connect with Meridius's head.
Punchers Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Chance drops Meridius with a huge uppercut! Meridius drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chance is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Punchers Chance !
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Event:
Highland Games 210
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sandow fails with a takedown attempt.
Sandow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sandow somewhat.#TD2#
Meridius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sandow's half guard.
Meridius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Meridius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sandow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Meridius controlling the pace. #T1#
Meridius tries to pass to full mount but Sandow defends it.
Meridius controlling the action here.#SUB#
Sandow actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sandow has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Meridius. Oh but Sandow has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Meridius goes limp - he's gone! Sandow jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damien Sandow!
After winning the bout, Damien Sandow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Highland Games 206
Date: Sep 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Meridius or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Meridius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rodney Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Meridius.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Meridius fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking.
Meridius looks winded!
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meridius has time to react.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Jackson counters with a nice right hand that sends Meridius toppling to the canvas! Meridius scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jackson finish him?!
Meridius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Meridius is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius shoots and misses
and Jackson scores with a counter punch that sends Meridius to the canvas! Jackson smells blood - he's punishing Meridius with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Meridius has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Jackson!
A very excited looking Rodney Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UB10: Violence, Violence
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Van Leakenstien leaves Meridius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Meridius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Leakenstien's waist but Van Leakenstien gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meridius off to one side.
Van Leakenstien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Leakenstien darts in looking for a takedown but Meridius gets double underhooks and turns Van Leakenstien into the ropes.
Meridius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Leakenstien darts in trying to clinch
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Leakenstien wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown but Van Leakenstien shows good takedown defense.
Van Leakenstien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van Leakenstien drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Leakenstien wants to clinch up but Meridius keeps it at a distance.
Graham Van Leakenstien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Meridius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Meridius prevents Van Leakenstien from getting back to his feet.
Meridius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius content to stall in guard here.
Meridius advances to half guard.
Meridius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Meridius is working for a kimura but Van Leakenstien is defending it quite comfortably.
Meridius stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Meridius winds up and cracks Van Leakenstien with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meridius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Leakenstien has hold of Meridius's hands but Meridius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Graham Van Leakenstien has been cut.
Meridius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meridius is controlling the pace.
Meridius working over Van Leakenstien with some ground and pound. Van Leakenstien looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Van Leakenstien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meridius controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Meridius.
Ground and pound from Meridius. #CUT#
That has opened up Graham Van Leakenstien's cut even more.
Meridius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meridius scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Meridius is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Leakenstien is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Meridius!
Post fight, an emotional Maximus Meridius said 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
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Event:
UB7: Body Count
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrosyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Meridius circles away.
#CL2#
Petrosyan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meridius, pushing him back against the ropes.
Petrosyan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meridius.
Petrosyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
A knee to the head by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Petrosyan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrosyan controls his hands.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
Meridius has been working on his balance at Animal House, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Petrosyan.
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrosyan obliges.
Meridius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meridius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meridius is breathing heavily.#T1#
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Meridius shrugs off.
Meridius avoids a wild elbow strike from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Petrosyan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye.
Petrosyan working Meridius over with knees to the body.
Petrosyan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meridius's face.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
Petrosyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrosyan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meridius lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Petrosyan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrosyan working Meridius over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meridius's defenses.
Petrosyan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrosyan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrosyan with a knee to the head.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye. #T3#
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Meridius tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrosyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan landing knees to the body.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Meridius shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Petrosyan.
Petrosyan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye. #T4#
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside that Meridius shrugs off.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
Petrosyan misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Petrosyan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Petrosyan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Petrosyan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meridius's defenses.
Petrosyan lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Petrosyan blocking some punches.
Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrosyan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Petrosyan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside.
Petrosyan lands a damaging elbow.
Petrosyan lands an elbow inside. #T5#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Petrosyan.
Clinched against the ropes, Petrosyan lands a big elbow that drops Meridius! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Meridius is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Armen Petrosyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UB4: Wake the Dead
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yuha to score with a decent uppercut.
Meridius shoots in but Yuha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Yuha's head but Yuha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuha scores with a nice head shot.
Yuha lands a nice looking body shot.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meridius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yuha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal House in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Yuha throws a left that rocks Meridius and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Yuha dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Meridius regain composure!
#ROC#
Meridius is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meridius is not content to let Yuha control the position. #T1#
Yuha wants to stand but Meridius has his arm trapped. #SU#
Yuha stands up and beckons Meridius to his feet.
Meridius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yuha tries to avoid it but Meridius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yuha to the ground. Yuha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meridius misses with a hook
and Yuha counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuha lands an overhand right.
Meridius's coach down at Animal House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Meridius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luk Yuha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Yuha cracks Meridius with an uppercut from hell and Meridius crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Yuha's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Meridius is still in real trouble! Can Yuha finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Meridius's guard.
Meridius keeping moving, preventing Yuha from controlling successfully.
Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Meridius looking for a triangle here. Yuha is fighting it but it looks tight! Meridius pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Yuha is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus Meridius!
In his post fight interview, Maximus Meridius gave a big smile as he said 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
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Event:
UB2: Master Killer
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjos.#CL2#
Meridius gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Anjos is trying to trip Meridius. He has hold of a leg but Meridius is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anjos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Meridius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anjos defends it easily.
Meridius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anjos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anjos preventing the sweep.
Meridius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anjos trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anjos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anjos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Meridius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anjos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Meridius looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anjos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anjos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meridius is keeping the position for now.
Meridius has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Animal House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anjos throwing strikes but missing.
Meridius looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Anjos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anjos wants to free his trapped foot but Meridius is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Anjos prevents Meridius from improving his position.
Anjos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Meridius trying to hold on to Anjos's head to control him but Anjos postures up.
Still in half guard, Anjos seems content to control.
Anjos is just content to waste time from the top position. Meridius takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Anjos preventing the sweep.
Meridius is trying to control the position but Anjos postures up.
Meridius pulls Anjos in close to prevent any damage.
Meridius wants to sweep here but Anjos controlling him for the moment.
Anjos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meridius looking for a sweep. Not yet Meridius, not yet.
Meridius is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB2#
Meridius 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! Anjos rolls with it to try and escape but Meridius cranks on the arm and Anjos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maximus Meridius!
An intense looking Maximus Meridius took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
Manuel Anjos was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens, i failed training and i paid the price inside the octagon. Now we'll focus on the next fight.'.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd2)
Date: May 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Eugemia moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Eugemia.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eugemia.
Eugemia misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Eugemia moves into the clinch.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eugemia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eugemia.
Eugemia lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye.
Our sources have told us that Eugemia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eugemia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Eugemia.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eugemia blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Meridius letting Eugemia take a breather here.
Eugemia misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Eugemia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Meridius pushes Eugemia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eugemia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meridius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eugemia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meridius misses with a body punch.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Eugemia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eugemia.
Eugemia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Meridius lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Meridius lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Eugemia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meridius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meridius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Eugemia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meridius is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eugemia pulls Meridius in to control the position.
Eugemia wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eugemia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eugemia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridius.
Meridius works over Eugemia with some ground and pound from guard.
Meridius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Eugemia working for a triangle but Meridius defends it easily.
#SUB#
Meridius is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Eugemia has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Meridius is looking to defend but Eugemia has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Meridius! Eugemia pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Meridius taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Eugemia!
John Eugemia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UB1: Victim In Pain (Rd1)
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Kopp has a takedown stuffed.
Kopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meridius circles away.
Meridius throws a jab when Kopp was well out of range.
Meridius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Maximus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Kopp.
The fighters circling - Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kopp shoots in for a double leg but Meridius sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Kopp is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Meridius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Kopp drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kopp jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kopp stopping the sweep attempt from Meridius.
Meridius is trying to keep Kopp in close.
Meridius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Meridius had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kopp defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kopp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Meridius's guard.
Kopp is looking to take a break and control but Meridius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Meridius wants to get back to full guard.
Meridius is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kopp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Meridius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kopp.
Meridius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kopp is working away from the top position though.
Kopp is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meridius! #T2##SUB2#
Kopp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kopp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Meridius is holding on tight.
Meridius gets back to half guard.
Meridius manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Meridius is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kopp throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Meridius's body to avoid the submission. Meridius has instead reached around Kopp's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Meridius arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Meridius. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez looks winded!#CL#
Meridius clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Meridius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Meridius manages to end up in side control.
Meridius lands an elbow.
Meridius lands an elbow.
Meridius working the ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to escape the position but Meridius is controlling the position.
Meridius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Gomez is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius looks up at the clock and then as Gomez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Meridius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Meridius taking a breather here.
Check out the look on Meridius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Meridius lands an elbow.
Meridius is putting a hurting on Gomez here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Meridius finish him?
Meridius scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd goes nuts as Meridius knocks Gomez out cold with a massive hammerfist! Meridius Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
An intense looking Maximus Meridius took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Are you entertained? Are you not entertained?!?!?'.
In defeat, Tito Gomez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.
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Event:
CCR 22
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Buckshank scores with a punch to the head.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckshank as he avoids it easily.
Meridius moves forwards but Buckshank connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Buckshank lands an overhand right.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Buckshank circles away and keeps his distance.
Buckshank digs a good body shot into Meridius's ribs.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buckshank finds it's way round the side to connect with Meridius's head.
Buckshank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckshank counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckshank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buckshank with a jab.
Buckshank sizes up Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Buckshank lands a lovely overhand right.
Buckshank lands a really nice looking cross but Meridius seems unphased.
Buckshank is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Meridius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T1#
Buckshank slaps away a takedown attempt from Meridius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius shoots in and drives through. Buckshank sprawls well.
Buckshank has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buckshank throws out a powerful jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Buckshank. Meridius shrugs it off though.
Buckshank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buckshank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Meridius has time to react.#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
Buckshank wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckshank counters with a stiff right hand.
Meridius is breathing heavily.
Meridius walks into a left hand.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buckshank.
Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Ozamataz Buckshank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckshank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Buckshank cracks Meridius with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Meridius looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Buckshank finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Buckshank! Meridius is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozamataz Buckshank!
Ozamataz Buckshank gave a mention to Flying Knee Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Soto misses the shot to the body.
Soto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meridius.
Soto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meridius with a poor takedown
and Soto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD2#
Soto feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Meridius sprawling to the canvas! Meridius rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Soto finish him?!
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!
Soto moves out of range of the strikes.
Meridius doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2#
and Soto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meridius! Soto lets Meridius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Soto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meridius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Soto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meridius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meridius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meridius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meridius throwing strikes but missing.
Meridius stands up over Soto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meridius trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.
Meridius stopping the sweep attempt from Soto.
Soto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soto trying to control the position here. #T2#
Meridius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soto's head.
Meridius 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.
Meridius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meridius postures up in Soto's guard and throws a big left but Soto blocks it.
Meridius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meridius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Soto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridius.
Meridius is looking to work some ground and pound but Soto has wrist control.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meridius works over Soto with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meridius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Soto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meridius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meridius trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto has momentary wrist control but Meridius slips an elbow through the middle.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Meridius from controlling successfully.
Meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meridius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Soto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Soto is looking to stand up but Meridius won't let him.
Soto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Soto trying to control but Meridius is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Meridius throws his legs up looking for a submission but Soto uses it to pass to side control.
Meridius is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Soto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meridius looks for a takedown but Soto sprawls well.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soto counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Meridius momentarily.
Meridius has his takedown stuffed
letting Soto counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Soto lands a nice looking body shot.
Soto leaves Meridius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Soto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meridius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Soto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meridius shoots and misses
and Soto counters with a stiff right hand.
Soto connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soto pounces like a tiger and cracks Meridius with a vicious hook! Meridius is down but not out! Soto follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Soto!
A relieved looking Carlos Soto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meridius.
Medeiros stuffs the takedown.
Medeiros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medeiros is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Meridius with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meridius tries for a takedown but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Medeiros throws a fast counter high kick but Meridius manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a combination. Meridius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meridius has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Medeiros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meridius.#KD2#
Medeiros lands a left and a right that send Meridius crashing to the mat, dazed. Medeiros thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Meridius 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.
Medeiros stuffs the takedown attempt from Meridius. Meridius gets slowly back to his feet.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medeiros as he avoids it easily.
Meridius darts in looking for a takedown but Medeiros gets double underhooks and turns Meridius into the cage.
Meridius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meridius is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius blocks a head kick by Medeiros .
Meridius feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Meridius blocks a head kick by Medeiros .
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Meridius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Meridius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Medeiros as he jumps to the side.
Medeiros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Meridius shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Medeiros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Meridius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medeiros defending well though.
Meridius trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
Medeiros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meridius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Medeiros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Meridius not doing much here.
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meridius. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Medeiros wants to get back to his feet.
Medeiros is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Meridius lands a nice short elbow.
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meridius.
Meridius winds up and cracks Medeiros with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meridius drops an elbow to the side of Medeiros 's head.
Meridius prevents Medeiros from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius thows a huge punch but Medeiros dodges it nicely.
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meridius.
We've been hearing good reports from Meridius's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Still in half guard, Meridius seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius slips a nice elbow through Medeiros 's hands, connecting with Medeiros 's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Medeiros dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Medeiros stuffs the takedown.
Maximus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Medeiros .
No luck for Meridius with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Medeiros was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Medeiros fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Meridius with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Medeiros tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Medeiros is quick to defend against it.
Medeiros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meridius.
Medeiros stuffs the takedown attempt from Meridius. Meridius gets slowly back to his feet.
Medeiros unleashes a big counter combination but Meridius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Medeiros throws a series of punches but Meridius avoids them all with ease.
Medeiros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Medeiros counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Meridius is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Meridius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medeiros .
Meridius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Medeiros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meridius scrambles back to his feet.
Meridius misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meridius.#T3##KD2#
Medeiros lands a big head kick that sends Meridius tumbling to the mat! Medeiros takes a step backwards and waves Meridius back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Meridius is rocked!
Meridius misses with a takedown attempt
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Medeiros defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meridius.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Nice jab there from Medeiros .
Nice sprawl there from Medeiros as Meridius shoots in.#T4#
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Medeiros counters with a low kick, right behind Meridius 's knee. #KD2#
Medeiros lands a big uppercut and Meridius crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Meridius looks OK. Medeiros waves Meridius back to his feet!
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meridius tries for a takedown but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Medeiros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Medeiros misses #TD#
and Meridius counters with a single leg into guard. Medeiros didn't expect that.
Medeiros wants to stand but Meridius is controlling the position.
Meridius stands up over Medeiros , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meridius postures up in Medeiros 's guard and throws a big left but Medeiros blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Medeiros pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Medeiros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meridius or perhaps it was just good defense by Medeiros , which made it look bad.
Medeiros appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Medeiros does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a head kick but Meridius moves out of range.
#T1#
Meridius gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Medeiros counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Meridius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Medeiros drops Meridius with a beautiful combination! Meridius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Medeiros is looking for the KO!
Medeiros fails to land with a series of punches.
Meridius feinted with a counter takedown.
Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Rodrigo Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Medeiros .
Meridius attempts a counter takedown but Medeiros avoids it well and moves away.
Medeiros drops Meridius with a naaaaasty hook - Meridius is in real trouble here! Medeiros dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Medeiros !
In his post fight interview, Rodrigo Medeiros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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