PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Callard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Decimus Meridius
vs
Callard

182 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Callard!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callard thumps Decimus Meridius with a low kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Callard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Callard swings for the body but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Decimus Meridius backing away here, and Callard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Callard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Callard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been told by Decimus Meridius's head coaches at LOD: Stockton Cardio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Decimus Meridius misses.
Callard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Decimus Meridius's head.

It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callard blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Callard.
Callard lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callard throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus Meridius moves out of range easily.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Callard is quick to defend against it.
Decimus Meridius jabs at Callard's body.
Decimus Meridius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Callard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Callard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Decimus Meridius's calf.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Callard tenderised Decimus Meridius's leg. Decimus Meridius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Callard.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Callard.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Callard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
The crowd cheers as Decimus Meridius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Callard doesn't seem phased though.
Callard throws a leg kick that misses.
Callard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decimus Meridius blocks the body kick.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callard moves away.
Callard feints the counter takedown.
Callard walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Callard coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Callard scores with a decent looking hook.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Callard lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callard misses the jab.
Callard fakes the leg kick and cracks Decimus Meridius in the body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Callard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Callard lands a high kick!

Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Callard tries a low kick but Decimus Meridius avoids it.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Callard saw that one coming.
Callard tries to counter by closing the distance.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Callard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Callard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decimus Meridius sizes up Callard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Callard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Decimus Meridius.
Callard throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Callard.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Callard avoids them all with ease.
Callard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook.
Callard feints the counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Callard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimus Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callard tries to bum rush Decimus Meridius with a series of wild strikes but Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Callard throws the left hand but Decimus Meridius avoids the punch easily.
Callard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Callard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a shot to the body.
Callard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Callard does it's job there.
Callard lands with a slapping head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Decimus Meridius. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Callard wants to counter with a clinch but Decimus Meridius pushes him away.
Decimus Meridius digs a good hook to Callard's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard ducks right into an uppercut from Decimus Meridius.
Callard throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.
Callard avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Callard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Callard throws a leg kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius looks to throw the jab but Callard is out of range.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Callard scores with a takedown into Decimus Meridius's guard.
Callard with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Decimus Meridius is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rob Callard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callard throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Decimus Meridius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A jab from Decimus Meridius does it's job there.
Decimus Meridius digs a good body shot into Callard's ribs.
Decimus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Callard moved out of range.
Callard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimus Meridius manages to avoid it.
Callard tries a head kick but it misses.
Decimus Meridius scores with a punch to the head.
Callard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Callard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping left.
Decimus Meridius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Callard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius digs a good hook to Callard's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callard throws a hook to the side of Decimus Meridius's head but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Callard is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Callard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decimus Meridius swinging wildly here.
Decimus Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Callard clinches up with Decimus Meridius and pushes him back against the cage.
Callard keeps control of Decimus Meridius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius is trying to force a seperation but Callard has the dominant position.
Callard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Callard wants to take the fight to the mat but Decimus Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Callard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Decimus Meridius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Decimus Meridius is trying to break the clinch but Callard has him pressed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.

Callard is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius is trying to break the clinch but Callard has him pressed against the cage.
Callard is still on wobbly legs! Can Decimus Meridius finish him?
Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Callard wants to stall.
Callard tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Callard is trying to stall.

Decimus Meridius manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot.
Callard seems to have recovered his senses.
Callard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Callard misses with an uppercut.
Callard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Callard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Callard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice strike.
Callard just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Callard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decimus Meridius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Callard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good exchange - Decimus Meridius coming out on top.
Callard throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Callard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Decimus Meridius. Those never looked like landing.
Decimus Meridius blocks a low kick nicely.
Callard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Callard jabs Decimus Meridius right on the nose. Decimus Meridius blinks but takes it well.
Callard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimus Meridius.
Callard throws out a loose jab but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius throws a body punch but Callard moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decimus Meridius throws a right hand that Callard ducks under and follows up with a left that Callard also avoids with ease.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Callard throws a shot from downtown. Decimus Meridius moves away and avoids it.
Callard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight right.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Decimus Meridius backs off Callard throws a huge counter combo but Decimus Meridius manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Callard misses its intended target.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard with a hook.
Decimus Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Callard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decimus Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decimus Meridius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Callard.
Decimus Meridius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Callard.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Callard.
A swing and a miss from Decimus Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's time! Decimus Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Callard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Decimus Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Decimus Meridius misses the target.
Decimus Meridius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Callard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decimus Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Callard moves away from the strike by Decimus Meridius.
Callard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callard.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a series of punches.
Decimus Meridius with a hook.
Callard connects with a leg kick. Decimus Meridius looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Callard avoids them all with ease.
Decimus Meridius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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!
Callard throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Callard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Callard on the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Callard moves out of range.

Callard clinches up with Decimus Meridius and pushes him back against the cage.

Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Callard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Decimus Meridius's sensitive parts.
Callard missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Callard.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Callard moves out of range.
Callard thumps Decimus Meridius with a low kick.
Callard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Callard connects with a single shot there.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Callard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Callard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Callard misses with a straight right.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Callard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter with a takedown but Callard is quick to defend against it.
Callard throws a leg kick that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Callard.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
Decimus Meridius throws a looping overhand right but Callard ducks down to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius throws the left hand but Callard avoids the punch easily.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callard moves away.
Callard feints the counter takedown.
Callard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Decimus Meridius's head.
No joy there for Callard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decimus Meridius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Callard.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Callard's ribcage but misses.
Callard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Decimus Meridius to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard lands with an overhand left.
Callard misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Decimus Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Callard manages to avoid it.
Callard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decimus Meridius's waist but Decimus Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Callard off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimus Meridius. Callard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Callard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Callard.
Callard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Callard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Callard.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Callard saw that one coming.
Decimus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Callard slips under a jab.
Callard is looking to land body kicks.
Callard feints and then cracks Decimus Meridius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimus Meridius down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callard cracks Decimus Meridius with an open hand slap.
Callard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Callard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick from Callard.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Decimus Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callard.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Callard.
Nice uppercut there from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Callard.
Decimus Meridius walks into a left hand.
Callard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Callard throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callard takes a shot right to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rob Callard.
I think Callard 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Callard!
Rob Callard decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.