PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Meridius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meridius 's entrance music is Fantasy Mythology. A fine choice. Mike Pyle will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Meridius
vs
Pyle

182 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marius Meridius !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meridius throws a lazy uppercut
and Pyle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pyle tries to clinch up.
Pyle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pyle sizes up Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pyle scores with a nice head shot.
Pyle scores with a jab.
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Pyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meridius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pyle connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Pyle moved out of range nicely.
Pyle tries to clinch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius misses with a right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pyle tests Meridius 's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius misses with an uppercut
letting Pyle counter with a right hand.
Pyle moves in looking to clinch but Meridius pushes him off.
Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Pyle breaks away and moves out of range.

Meridius drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meridius is controlling him.
Meridius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meridius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Meridius prevents Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Meridius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meridius prevents Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Meridius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pyle wants to get back to his feet but Meridius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meridius stays in close to Pyle's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pyle blocks a jab.

Meridius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pyle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meridius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meridius stalling.
Pyle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Meridius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Meridius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyle tries to kick Meridius off but Meridius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meridius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meridius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meridius .
Pyle taking some punishment here, with Meridius in his half guard.
Meridius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pyle's head.
Meridius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pyle's head.
Meridius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pyle tries to kick Meridius off but Meridius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meridius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pyle is trying to stand back up but Meridius is controlling him
Meridius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pyle to regain full guard.
Pyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meridius .
Meridius prevents Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meridius throws a big right hand that misses.
Pyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meridius won't allow Pyle to get back to his feet.
Meridius postures up in Pyle's guard and throws a big left but Pyle blocks it.
Meridius is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meridius 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meridius throwing strikes but missing.
Meridius postures up in Pyle's guard and throws a big left but Pyle blocks it.
Meridius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meridius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meridius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meridius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marius Meridius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pyle scores with a hook to the body. Meridius takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meridius tries to clinch up but Pyle circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Meridius is defended easily by Pyle.
Pyle lands a really nice looking cross but Meridius seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Pyle tries to clinch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius misses with a hook
and Pyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius misses with a hook to the body
and Pyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle tries to close the distance and clinch but Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pyle lands a slapping body shot.
Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meridius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pyle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Meridius misses.
Pyle wants to clinch.
Mike Pyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meridius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pyle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meridius misses with a hook
and Pyle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridius wants to clinch but Pyle slips to the side
letting Pyle counter with a right hand.
Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Pyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pyle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Meridius .
Meridius misses with a hook
and Pyle counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius misses with a right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pyle counters with a stiff right hand.

Meridius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyle sprawls well initially but Meridius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pyle to regain full guard.
Meridius is working Pyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marius Meridius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meridius sitting in guard here, content to control.
Meridius prevents Pyle from getting back to his feet.
Meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meridius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pyle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meridius controls the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Meridius 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Meridius working some strikes from top position.
Meridius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pyle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pyle is looking to stand up but Meridius isn't so interested in that idea.
Meridius is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pyle for as long as he can get away with.
Meridius won't allow Pyle to get back to his feet.
Meridius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Meridius won't allow Pyle to get back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meridius misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Pyle misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Pyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Meridius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pyle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Meridius takes one on the button.
Pyle punishes Meridius 's body with a nice straight punch.
Pyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pyle tries to sprawl but Meridius drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meridius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pyle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meridius throwing shots but Pyle is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyle defending well though.
Pyle tries to kick Meridius off but Meridius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meridius thows a huge punch but Pyle dodges it nicely.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle is looking to escape.
Pyle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meridius is nestled in close to Pyle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pyle tries to kick Meridius off but Meridius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pyle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Meridius controlling the pace.
Meridius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Meridius .
Still in half guard, Meridius seems content to control.
Meridius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meridius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meridius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyle defending well though.
Meridius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Meridius throwing shots but Pyle is blocking nicely.
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 Pyle's temple.
Meridius trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meridius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Meridius controlling the action here.
Meridius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Meridius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pyle defending well though.
Meridius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pyle's head.
Pyle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meridius .
Meridius prevents Pyle from standing back up.
Meridius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Pyle regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Meridius .
Pyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meridius is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meridius postures up and lands a big shot to Pyle's brow.
Meridius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pyle is looking to stand up but Meridius isn't so interested in that idea.
Meridius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meridius landing with the ground and pound.
Meridius throws a big elbow that misses.
Meridius works over Pyle with some ground and pound from guard.
Meridius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pyle wants to stand but Meridius is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meridius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meridius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pyle is looking to stand up but Meridius isn't so interested in that idea.
Meridius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Meridius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pyle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meridius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pyle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Meridius is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meridius working some strikes from top position.
Meridius controlling from the top position.
Pyle wants to stand but Meridius is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Meridius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meridius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marius Meridius !
A very excited looking Marius Meridius 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.