PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reynard Acaleem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Meridio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Massimo Meridio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Acaleem
vs
Meridio

170 cm
28
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

190 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Reynard Acaleem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massimo Meridio!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acaleem drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Acaleem landing a few strikes.
Acaleem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridio is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Meridio is looking to regain half guard here but Acaleem keeps moving and retains side control.
Acaleem working away.
Acaleem working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Acaleem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Acaleem working the ground and pound.

Meridio is rocked!
Meridio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Meridio is still in real trouble! Can Acaleem finish him?
Acaleem landing a few strikes.
Meridio struggling a bit here.
Acaleem fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Meridio seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acaleem creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd goes nuts as Acaleem knocks Meridio out cold with a massive hammerfist! Acaleem Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reynard Acaleem!
A very excited looking Reynard Acaleem 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.