PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Decimus Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mentor Guruland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Decimus Meridius
vs
Guruland

182 cm
21
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

188 cm
23
187 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
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Voodoo Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Decimus Meridius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimus Meridius throws a hook to the side of Guruland's head but Guruland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guruland swinging wildly here.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Guruland has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Decimus Meridius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Decimus Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Guruland moves away and avoids it.
Guruland connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decimus Meridius's hands.

It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Guruland throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimus Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Guruland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
Guruland throws a looping overhand right but Decimus Meridius ducks down to avoid it.
Guruland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guruland checks a leg kick.
Guruland scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guruland drops Decimus Meridius with a big left hand and mounts him. Decimus Meridius is in big trouble!

Decimus Meridius is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland looking to control but Decimus Meridius is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guruland wants to take Decimus Meridius's back but he can't do it this time.
Guruland controlling from the full mount.

Guruland goes for an armbar but Decimus Meridius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.

Guruland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guruland keeping full guard, as Decimus Meridius tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Decimus Meridius stands and steps away. Guruland gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Decimus Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guruland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guruland looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimus Meridius is just out of range.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a series of punches.

Guruland tries to keep at a distance but Decimus Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guruland tries to break free but Decimus Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Guruland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Decimus Meridius has him pressed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Guruland.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Guruland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guruland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Decimus Meridius has him pressed against the cage.
Guruland trying to stall but Decimus Meridius improves his position.
Guruland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decimus Meridius up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has Guruland pressed against the cage, preventing Guruland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Guruland.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland can't break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius keeps control of Guruland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Guruland.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Guruland takes a shot to the head.
Guruland misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Guruland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mentor Guruland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Decimus Meridius misses with the combination.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Guruland.
Decimus Meridius lands with a kick to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Guruland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decimus Meridius scores with a head kick. Guruland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Guruland avoids it easily.
Guruland throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guruland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range.

Guruland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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!

Guruland seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Guruland with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Decimus Meridius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Guruland wants to pass the guard but Decimus Meridius is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decimus Meridius is looking for a sweep. Guruland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Decimus Meridius slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Guruland lands with a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland throws a leg kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a big head kick but Guruland shrugs it off.
Guruland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guruland.
Guruland lands a body shot.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guruland's hands.
Guruland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guruland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimus Meridius.
A quick step to the side and Decimus Meridius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Decimus Meridius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping left.
Guruland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Decimus Meridius lands.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guruland moves forwards but Decimus Meridius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Guruland ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Guruland cracks a nice hook into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Guruland lands a right hook to the body.
Guruland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.
Guruland appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decimus Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
A slow jab from Decimus Meridius misses its intended target.
Guruland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Guruland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Decimus Meridius on the side of the head.
Guruland throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Decimus Meridius's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Guruland dives in looking to finish as Decimus Meridius flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Guruland's strikes! Guruland is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Decimus Meridius's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Decimus Meridius was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mentor Guruland! Mentor Guruland retains his middleweight title!