Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 509 - Cabrera vs Wayne II
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarczynski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Tarczynski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Tarczynski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Tarczynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarczynski is stalling here.
Tarczynski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Decimus Meridius or not.
Decimus Meridius pushes Tarczynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Tarczynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decimus Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tarczynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Tarczynski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tarczynski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decimus Meridius takes one on the button.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Tarczynski misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Tarczynski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Decimus Meridius swinging wildly here.
Tarczynski wants to counter the offense by Decimus Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Decimus Meridius throws a right hand that misses
and Tarczynski counters with a thumping low kick.
Tarczynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
Tarczynski digs a good hook to Decimus Meridius's body. #CL#
Tarczynski tries to keep at a distance but Decimus Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tarczynski lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Tarczynski has Decimus Meridius pressed against the cage.
A short right from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski blocks an uppercut.
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Tarczynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tarczynski throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimus Meridius looking to stall.
Tarczynski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tarczynski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Tarczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius avoiding damage.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tarczynski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tarczynski tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tarczynski misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tarczynski as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up. #T3#
Decimus Meridius letting Tarczynski take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tarczynski.
Decimus Meridius has Tarczynski pressed against the cage, preventing Tarczynski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Karol Tarczynski has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius. #BC2#
Tarczynski breaks the clinch.
A jab from Tarczynski misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking for a counter combo.
Decimus Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch
and Tarczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Decimus Meridius thuds his right hand into Tarczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch lands to the side of Tarczynski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tarczynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a quick counter head kick but Tarczynski was just out of range.
We've been informed that Tarczynski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarczynski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T4#
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Tarczynski shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarczynski avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Tarczynski lands a head kick. Decimus Meridius smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tarczynski wants to clinch
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice leg kick.
Decimus Meridius staying out of range there.
Tarczynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a one-two to the body.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Tarczynski 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.
Tarczynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Karol Tarczynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karol Tarczynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decimus Meridius scores with the left hand. Tarczynski knows he should have avoided that one.
Decimus Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tarczynski.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tarczynski misses with a looping left.
Decimus Meridius throws a big counter combination but Tarczynski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tarczynski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.#KD#
Decimus Meridius drops Tarczynski with a beautiful combination! Tarczynski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Decimus Meridius is looking for the KO!
Tarczynski takes a swing at Decimus Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarczynski is looking to slow Decimus Meridius down with leg kicks.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarczynski keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Decimus Meridius misses with a wild body shot.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Tarczynski.
Tarczynski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Decimus Meridius.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarczynski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Tarczynski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Tarczynski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Tarczynski blocks it.
Decimus Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decimus Meridius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tarczynski. Tarczynski obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Tarczynski throws a head kick that misses.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Decimus Meridius takes the fight into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Tarczynski manages to break the clinch.
Tarczynski avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarczynski stuns Decimus Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Tarczynski misses its intended target.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tarczynski pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tarczynski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Tarczynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarczynski's elbow.
Decimus Meridius wants to stall.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarczynski backwards.
Tarczynski stalling in the clinch but Decimus Meridius improves position.
Tarczynski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarczynski blocking some punches.
Tarczynski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Tarczynski digs a right hand underneath Decimus Meridius's ribcage. Decimus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tarczynski pushes Decimus Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Tarczynski's arms but Tarczynski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Tarczynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius trying to stall but Tarczynski improves his position. #T4#
Tarczynski has Decimus Meridius pushed against the cage.
Tarczynski trying to control the position but instead, Decimus Meridius has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tarczynski into the cage.
Tarczynski lands a right hand.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarczynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarczynski tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Tarczynski back against the cage.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tarczynski is trying to stall.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Tarczynski stalling.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tarczynski is keeping busy.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab to the head.
Decimus Meridius missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimus Meridius wants to clinch but Tarczynski slips to the side
and Tarczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarczynski.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimus Meridius throws a lazy head kick
and Tarczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decimus Meridius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tarczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarczynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Decimus Meridius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Decimus 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimus Meridius misses the target. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a solid leg kick but Tarczynski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius missing with a left hand there. Tarczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Tarczynski misses.
Tarczynski circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Tarczynski counter with a right hand.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Tarczynski moves into the clinch.
A short right from Tarczynski.
Karol Tarczynski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tarczynski avoiding damage.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Decimus Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Tarczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarczynski connects with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius thows a leg kick but Tarczynski checks it
and Tarczynski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Tarczynski circles away and keeps his distance.
Decimus Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Tarczynski staying out of range there.
Decimus Meridius will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tarczynski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tarczynski throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
Tarczynski looks to throw a body kick
and Decimus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Decimus Meridius does no damage.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Tarczynski moves out of range.
Tarczynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws a lazy uppercut
and Tarczynski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Decimus Meridius's knee momentarily.
Decimus Meridius moves away from the strike by Tarczynski. #T4#
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Decimus Meridius instigates a clinch.
Tarczynski digs a right hand underneath Decimus Meridius's ribcage. Decimus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tarczynski tries to break the clinch but Decimus Meridius is controlling the position.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Tarczynski avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius gets through Tarczynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tarczynski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decimus Meridius prevents Tarczynski from breaking the clinch.
Tarczynski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarczynski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decimus Meridius is defending well for now.
Tarczynski tries a knee to the head but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Tarczynski connects with a knee to the head.
Tarczynski has Decimus Meridius pressed against the cage.
Tarczynski misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Tarczynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tarczynski 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Tarczynski!

Event: Syn 503 - Pedro vs Vinetto
Date: Feb 03, 2017

#R1#
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kai has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kai.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Kai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai being controlled against the cage.
Decimus Meridius blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kai is keeping busy.#BC2#
Kai breaks from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Decimus Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook
and Kai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kai throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai misses with a body shot. #T2#
Kai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Decimus Meridius misses.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Decimus Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kai is keeping busy.
Kai content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Decimus Meridius.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up. #T3#
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kai scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius letting Kai take a breather here.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius avoids the elbow strike from Kai, against the cage.
Kai scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kai misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Kai.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Decimus Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
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#
Kai throws a head kick that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Kai slips a straight right by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius thumps Kai with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Kai.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decimus Meridius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decimus Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Decimus Meridius rather than just go for the knockout.
Decimus Meridius tests Kai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Kai.
Kai scores with a kick to the body. #T2#
Decimus Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Decimus Meridius misses the target. #CL#
Decimus Meridius gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai has Decimus Meridius pushed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kai.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Kai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai trying to stall but Decimus Meridius improves his position.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage. #T3#
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius dodges an elbow strike from Kai.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius is leaning against Kai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Decimus Meridius.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Kai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Decimus Meridius takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Kai is having none of it.
Decimus Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Kai blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius wants to clinch up but Kai keeps it at a distance.
Decimus Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
That kick from Decimus Meridius tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
Decimus Meridius lunges at Kai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kai's hand.
Decimus Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anakoni Kai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kai.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kai jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decimus Meridius jabs at Kai's body.
Kai tries to work over Decimus Meridius's front leg with a kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Kai and pushes him back against the cage.
Kai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kai lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai. #BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a stiff right hand.
Decimus Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
Kai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kai.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Decimus Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Kai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decimus Meridius throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Decimus Meridius.
A head kick misses from Decimus Meridius.
Kai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Kai. Beautiful body shot.
Kai moves out of range of the strikes.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
Kai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Decimus Meridius moves away.
Kai lands a right hook to the body.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Kai lands a big right hand that sends Decimus Meridius crashing to the mat! Kai stays standing though and waves Decimus Meridius back to his feet!#ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!#CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Kai moves out of range.
Kai jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decimus Meridius darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Kai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Decimus Meridius! Kai lets Decimus Meridius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Kai drops Decimus Meridius with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kai follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anakoni Kai!
Our winner, Anakoni Kai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 498 - Wein vs Saibot
Date: Jan 13, 2017

#R1#
Corll takes one to the chin there.
Corll avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Corll blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Corll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Corll circles away and keeps his distance.
Corll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decimus Meridius doesn't manage to clinch there - Corll circles away. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Corll.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
Corll misses with a body punch.
Corll tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Corll misses with the head strike. #T1#
Decimus Meridius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Corll misses with the head strike.
Corll tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corll.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Corll's head.
Corll blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Decimus Meridius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius is leaning against Corll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Corll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Corll tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Corll scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corll.
Corll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Corll.
Corll is leaning against Decimus Meridius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Corll tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimus Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Corlls head.
Corll works on Decimus Meridius's body with a couple of short punches.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll lands with a light punch inside.
Corll gets through Decimus Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Corll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Corll lands with a short shot to the head.
Corll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Corll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decimus Meridiuss head.
Corll struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Corll prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Corll throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius. #T3#
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch but Corll improves position.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll working aggressively here.
Corll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Corll throws a head punch that misses.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius wants to stall.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Corll tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Corll - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Corll lands with a left to the head.
Decimus Meridius gets through Corll's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Corll.
Corll has Decimus Meridius pushed against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Corll blocking some punches.
Corll struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius taking a breather.
Decimus Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Corll misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Corll will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decimus Meridius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Corll checks it.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corll's hands.
Corll misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Corll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corll throws a head kick that misses.
Corll moves out of range as Decimus Meridius strikes.
Corll feints a counter leg kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Corll circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Corll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Decimus Meridius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corll misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Decimus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Corll releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Decimus Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Corll goes for a takedown in the clinch but Decimus Meridius prevents it. #T2#
Corll looking to slow down the pace here.
Corll can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll wants to take the fight to the mat but Decimus Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Corll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Corll.
Dean Corll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Corll misses with a punch on the inside.
Corll swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll lands a body punch.
Corll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll lands a left hand.
Corll pushes Decimus Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Corll.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Corll struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Corll.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Corll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corll is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Decimus Meridius is defending well.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Corll.
Corll misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
Corll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corll tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Corll back against the cage.
Corll misses with a hook to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Corll tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corll.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corll misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Corll stalling in the clinch but Decimus Meridius improves position.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Corll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corll prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corll misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corll.
Corll tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Corll.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but Corll moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corll! But no joy.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Corll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Corll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corll appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corll's jab looks to have found its range, popping Decimus Meridius under the eye.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Decimus Meridius is predictable there
and Corll comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Decimus Meridius stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Corll is on him like rabid pit bull! Decimus Meridius slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Syn 495 - Olympic Finals
Date: Dec 30, 2016

#R1#
Decimus Meridius takes one to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvaro.#CL2#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Alvaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Alvaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Alvaro tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Alvaro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
Decimus Meridius slows down the pace here.
Alvaro effectively controlling the action here.
Decimus Meridius looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvaro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Alvaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvaro misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Alvaro clinches up against the cage.
Alvaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch but Alvaro improves position.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Alvaro on the inside.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Decimus Meridius on the inside.
Alvaro can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Alvaro as the two fighters clinch.
Alvaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvaro tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike. #BC#
Alvaro breaks from the clinch.
Alvaro delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvaro dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius. #T2#
Alvaro throws a good cross that connects.
Alvaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with a combination
and Alvaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Alvaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decimus Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick.
Alvaro misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Decimus Meridius moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvaro misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Alvaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Alvaro controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Alvaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvaro tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Alvaro back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Alvaro.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decimus Meridius looking to stall.
Alvaro avoiding damage. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Alvaro.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius wants to stall.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Alvaro breaks the clinch.
Jose Alvaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvaro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Decimus Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick but Alvaro moves out of range. #CL#
Alvaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Alvaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Decimus Meridius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decimus Meridius checks a low kick from Alvaro.
Decimus Meridius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvaro.
Alvaro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decimus Meridius throws a counter combo.
Decimus Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvaro.
Jose Alvaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alvaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alvaro with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
A little jabbing left from Decimus Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Decimus Meridius misses. #T1#
A jab from Alvaro finds it's way through Decimus Meridius's defenses.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alvaro fakes the leg kick and cracks Decimus Meridius in the body.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Alvaro.
Decimus Meridius unleashes a big counter combination but Alvaro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvaro scores with a nice head shot.
Alvaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alvaro scores with a push kick.
Alvaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alvaro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Alvaro finds it's way through Decimus Meridius's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvaro tries to clinch up but Decimus Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvaro counters with a low kick, right behind Decimus Meridius 's knee.
Alvaro misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Alvaro dips to his left and cracks Decimus Meridius with an uppercut!
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decimus Meridius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Alvaro.
Alvaro avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alvaro scores with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvaro throws an off balance right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Decimus Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decimus Meridius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alvaro.#T3#
Alvaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvaro throws a hook to the side of Decimus Meridius's head but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Decimus Meridius misses.
Decimus Meridius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decimus Meridius is looking to chop away at Alvaro's legs.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alvaro.
And Alvaro counters with a quick kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Alvaro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Decimus Meridius in his tracks.
A cross from Alvaro lands.#ROC#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Alvaro scores with a hook.
Decimus Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvaro finish him?#CL#
Alvaro moves into the clinch.
Jose Alvaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvaro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decimus Meridius can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Alvaro.
Good body shot from Alvaro.
Decimus Meridius is breathing heavily.
Alvaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvaro pushes Decimus Meridius against the cage. Alvaro is working some dirty boxing. Alvaro pushes off with a quick right hook! Decimus Meridius goes down! Decimus Meridius tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Alvaro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Alvaro!
Jose Alvaro was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 488 - Turpin v. Norton
Date: Dec 01, 2016

#R1#
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Kai manages to avoid it.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches with his opponent.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kai's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pushed against the cage.
We've been informed that Kai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius stalls.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kai as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up.
A left hand lands to the body for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Decimus Meridius looking to slow down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Decimus Meridius controlling the action here for a moment.
Decimus Meridius is trying to stall.
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Kai blocks it.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Kai lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Kai blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kai.
Kai looking to stall.
Decimus Meridius is trying to stall.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Kai lands an elbow inside that Decimus Meridius shrugs off.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai misses with an elbow over the top.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai throws an elbow but it misses. #T4#
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius works on Kai's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius is working Kai over against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai trying to stall but Decimus Meridius improves his position.
Kai tries to break the clinch but Decimus Meridius is controlling the position.
Kai letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Kai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and Decimus Meridius counters with an outside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kai connects with a body shot.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Decimus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Kai.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Decimus Meridius.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kai lands an overhand right.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick that misses.
Kai looks to land a right hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Kai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimus Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Decimus Meridius misses.
Decimus Meridius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kai if he has to take too many more of those.
Good shot there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a leg kick but Kai saw it coming and moves away.
Decimus Meridius lands a front kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with the combination.
Kai misses with a kick to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decimus Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kai circles away quickly and effectively.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai jabs Decimus Meridius right on the nose. Decimus Meridius blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decimus Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Kai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Decimus Meridius. That did some damage!
Kai dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius moves in looking to clinch but Kai pushes him off.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Decimus Meridius.
Kai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Decimus Meridius misses. #T3#
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kai swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
Kai misses with a low kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Kai's front leg but catches the back leg as Kai tries to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kai throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Kai throws a wild body kick that Decimus Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Decimus Meridius looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a slapping leg kick. #T4#
Decimus Meridius tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Kai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kai throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Decimus Meridius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Decimus Meridius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Decimus Meridius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kai dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius jabs Kai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Decimus Meridius wants to clinch.
Decimus Meridius blocks a head kick by Kai.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kai is looking to chop away at Decimus Meridius's legs. #CL#
Decimus Meridius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Decimus Meridius looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decimus Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimus Meridius into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow. #T1#
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kai misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
A short left from Kai.
Decimus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Decimus Meridius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Decimus Meridius prevents a body shot from Kai.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decimus Meridiuss head.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Anakoni Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Decimus Meridius.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Decimus Meridius's ribcage. Decimus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius has Kai pressed against the cage.
Kai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Kai's arms but Kai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Kai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Kai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Kai as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius trying to stall but Kai improves his position.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
Kai scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Decimus Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimus Meridius into the cage.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Kai. #BC2#
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decimus Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decimus Meridius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
A leg kick checked by Decimus Meridius.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anakoni Kai.
Well Decimus Meridius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: PFC 56
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Heikkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decimus Meridius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.
As Heikkinen looks to move away, Decimus Meridius throws a big counter combo but Heikkinen just gets out of the way.
A lazy left from Heikkinen finds it's target.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heikkinen will feel that in the morning.
Heikkinen tries to clinch there but Decimus Meridius circles away.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination that misses
and Heikkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heikkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Decimus Meridius scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Heikkinen closes the distance and pushes Decimus Meridius back into the cage.#T1#
Heikkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heikkinen.
Decimus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
Decimus Meridius managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Decimus Meridius pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heikkinen lands a shot to the body.
Heikkinen lands with a right to the head.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Decimus Meridius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Heikkinen manages to break the clinch.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Decimus Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Decimus Meridius is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Heikkinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Decimus Meridius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Heikkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Decimus Meridius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius looking to stall.
Decimus Meridius can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
Heikkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Decimus Meridius avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heikkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen blocking some punches. #T3#
Decimus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Heikkinen backwards.
Heikkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heikkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius has Heikkinen pressed against the cage, preventing Heikkinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Heikkinen scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heikkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen works on Decimus Meridius's body with a couple of short punches.
Heikkinen lands a right hand.
Heikkinen misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Heikkinen blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen tries to break free but Decimus Meridius pushes him back against the cage.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Decimus Meridius is defending well for now.
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen lands a knee to the body.
Decimus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heikkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Heikkinen breaks the clinch.
Heikkinen blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
Decimus Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Decimus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that Heikkinen avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
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#
Decimus Meridius lands a glancing blow to the side of Heikkinen's head.
Heikkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heikkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heikkinen blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight right.
Heikkinen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Decimus Meridius backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Heikkinen drives through and clinches with Decimus Meridius against the cage.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Heikkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heikkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Decimus Meridiuss head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Heikkinen manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen misses with a looping left.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Decimus Meridius steps away.
Heikkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Decimus Meridius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Heikkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heikkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Heikkinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Heikkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius lands a head kick!
Decimus Meridius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heikkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Decimus Meridius.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heikkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimus Meridius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heikkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus Meridius moves out of range easily.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Heikkinen.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range.
Heikkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decimus Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen slips a straight right by Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Decimus Meridius cracks Heikkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decimus Meridius does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T4#
Decimus Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen tried to score with a low kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Decimus Meridius connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimus Meridius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Heikkinen is looking to chop away at Decimus Meridius's legs.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius moved away.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
Heikkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick as Decimus Meridius jumps back.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Heikkinen tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Decimus Meridius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaino Heikkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decimus Meridius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heikkinen's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Heikkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heikkinen slips under a jab from Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heikkinen moves away.
Heikkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it well.
Heikkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Decimus Meridius momentarily.
Decimus Meridius connects with the punch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Heikkinen avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Decimus Meridius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Decimus Meridius moves away
and Decimus Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Heikkinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen tries to clinch up.#T1#
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Decimus Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimus Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decimus Meridius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heikkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Heikkinen wants to counter with a clinch but Decimus Meridius pushes him away.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen blocks the body kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heikkinen scores with a hook.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Decimus Meridius misses with a combination
and Heikkinen counters with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heikkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Decimus Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Heikkinen.#T2#
Heikkinen dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimus Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Heikkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Heikkinen throws a looping overhand right but Decimus Meridius ducks down to avoid it.
Heikkinen misses with a straight left.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Decimus Meridius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimus Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Heikkinen connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Decimus Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heikkinen wants to slow Decimus Meridius down by chopping away at his legs.
Heikkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Decimus Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heikkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Heikkinen scores with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius cracks Heikkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Heikkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Decimus Meridius.#T4#
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!
Heikkinen tries to land a leg kick but Decimus Meridius saw it coming and moves away.
Decimus Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heikkinen manages to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heikkinen scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Heikkinen scores with a jab.
Decimus Meridius staying out of range there.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick from Heikkinen.
Decimus Meridius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Heikkinen eats them both and turns towards Decimus Meridius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That kick from Heikkinen tenderised Decimus Meridius's leg. Decimus Meridius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikkinen scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius moved away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximus Decimus Meridius.
I think Heikkinen 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaino Heikkinen!
A less than humble Kaino Heikkinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016

#R1#
Good leg kick by Decimus Meridius there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decimus Meridius misses with a series of wild punches.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Army appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch
and Army counters with a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick nicely.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook
and Army counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Army moves into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Army digs a right hand into Decimus Meridius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Decimus Meridius's gas tank.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Army's head. #T1#
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Army fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Army being controlled against the cage.
Army misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Army.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Army or not.
Decimus Meridius stalls.
Army lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Army seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Decimus Meridius can turn it around.
Army lands a body shot.
Army lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Army lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius blocks an elbow strike from Army.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Army as Decimus Meridius tries to tie him up.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
A short uppercut from Decimus Meridius. #T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Decimus Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Decimus Meridius is pushing Army up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Army working aggressively here.
Army misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Army blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Decimus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Army's elbow.
Army throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius has Army pressed against the cage.
Army lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Army just misses with a elbow thrown towards Decimus Meridius's brow.
Army scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Army tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
Army blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Army misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Army's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Army's head.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Army.
Army misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Army as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius misses with some punches.
Army can't find room to land a body shot as Decimus Meridius controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Army.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Army.
Army pushes off an throws an elbow but Decimus Meridius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Army scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut even more.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Army lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Army lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Army makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Army working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Army tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Army has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Decimus Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armys head.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius cracks Army with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Army.
Army lands a body shot.
Army working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Army dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick #CL#
and Army counters by moving into the clinch.
Army misses with a hook to the ribs.
Army tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Decimus Meridius in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Army stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Army goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius pushes Army back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Decimus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot.
Decimus Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Army throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius cracks Army with a nice body shot.#T1#
Army prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Army fails to land.
Army's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Army controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Decimus Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus Meridius works on Army's body with a couple of short punches.
Decimus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
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 battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Decimus Meridius as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
The referee calls for Decimus Meridius to work.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Army backwards.
A right hand to the body from Decimus Meridius.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Army is rocked!
Decimus Meridius creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Army with a big uppercut! Army tries to clinch up but Decimus Meridius pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Army to the mat! Army covers up and Decimus Meridius unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: PFC 48
Date: Aug 26, 2016

#R1#
Veres avoids the head kick by Decimus Meridius.
Veres throws a low kick, looking for Decimus Meridius's leg but Decimus Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Veres staying out of range there.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veres.
A nice inside leg kick there by Veres. That's going to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Veres.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Veres.
Decimus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Decimus Meridius lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Veres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decimus Meridius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veres. That one must have hurt.
Decimus Meridius defending well as Veres loads up on a big left hand.
Decimus Meridius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1##KD2#
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veres has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Decimus Meridius to stand back up!#ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Veres feints and then cracks Decimus Meridius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decimus Meridius down.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Decimus Meridius.
Veres misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Veres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Veres replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Decimus Meridius blocks it well.
Veres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decimus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Veres scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #CL#
Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Decimus Meridius is working Veres over against the cage.
Veres tries to throw a body punch but Decimus Meridius avoids it by throwing Veres back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Veres controls the action.
Veres prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Veres letting Decimus Meridius take a breather here.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veres's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Veres breaks the clinch.
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Decimus Meridius coming out on top.
Veres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Decimus Meridius. Decimus Meridius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Decimus Meridius rushes Veres and presses him up against the cage.
Veres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Veres misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Veres being controlled against the cage.
Veres working aggressively here. #T3#
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Veres controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Veres.
Veres looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Veres breaks from the clinch.
Veres misses with a low kick.
Veres missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
Veres cracks a nice hook into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Veres defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Veres misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up but Veres circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Veres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimus Meridius, pushing him back against the cage.
Veres misses with a body punch. #T4#
Veres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Veres has had enough of the clinch but Decimus Meridius keeps him there for the moment.
Decimus Meridius blocks a body shot from Veres.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Veres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Veres blocks a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC2#
Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veres lands a nice shot to the body.
Veres connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Decimus Meridius has closed the distance and engaged Veres in a clinch. #BC2#
Veres manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veres throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romulus Veres dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch but Veres is avoiding it.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Veres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veres throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Veres crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Decimus Meridius - the referee stops the clock and Veres gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Decimus Meridius. Veres manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Decimus Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Veres throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decimus Meridius lands the left hand.
Decimus Meridius thows a body kick. Veres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Decimus Meridius is looking to clinch. #T1#
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Veres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Veres as he connects with a hook.
Veres showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veres throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Veres lands with a good body shot.
Decimus Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veres moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but Veres moves out of range easily. #T2#
Veres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veres throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Veres misses.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius misses the jab.
A head kick by Veres misses
letting Decimus Meridius counter with a right hand.
Veres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Decimus Meridius throws out the jab.
Veres scores with a nice body kick.
Veres keeps the fight on the outside.
Veres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veres throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Veres, as that shot connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Decimus Meridius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Veres - the referee stops the clock and Decimus Meridius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Veres. Decimus Meridius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Decimus Meridius.#CUT2#
Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Decimus Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veres swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
A bone on bone clash there as Veres blocks the leg kick.
Veres cracks Decimus Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Veres is just out of range.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Veres throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Decimus Meridius crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Romulus Veres!
Our winner, Romulus Veres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC tbatba--
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Canuel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canuel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decimus Meridius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuel on the side of the head.
Canuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius throws a head kick that misses.
Canuel is looking to counter the offense by Decimus Meridius and move into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius 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.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch there but Canuel circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Canuel misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Canuel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab-cross combination.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Canuel throws a body kick.
Canuel throws a head kick but Decimus Meridius moves out of range. #T1##CL2#
Decimus Meridius clinches up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC#
Canuel manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canuel's hands.
Decimus Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canuel.
Decimus Meridius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hook to the body.
Canuel throws a head kick that Decimus Meridius semi-blocks.
Canuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Canuel throws a head kick that Decimus Meridius semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him. #T2#
Decimus Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Canuel throws a body kick that misses
and Decimus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canuel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius misses with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decimus Meridius sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canuel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decimus Meridius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maximus Decimus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Canuel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decimus Meridius can pounce on him.
Canuel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decimus Meridius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Canuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decimus Meridius is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Canuel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Decimus Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Decimus Meridius.
Knees to the body from Canuel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Canuel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canuel throws a nice looking combination but Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Decimus Meridius misses.
Canuel wants to clinch.
Decimus Meridius avoids the head kick by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Canuel moves away from the strike by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius stuns Canuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canuel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Canuel blocks a head kick by Decimus Meridius. #CL#
Canuel closes the distance and pushes Decimus Meridius back into the cage.
Canuel prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canuel backwards.
Canuel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Canuel controls the action.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canuel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decimus Meridius blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Decimus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuel is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Canuel lands a shoulder strike.
Decimus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Canuel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Decimus Meridius can turn it around.
Canuel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Canuel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Canuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canuel lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Canuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel.
Canuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canuel tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it. #BC#
Canuel manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Decimus Meridius rushes Canuel and presses him up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot.
Canuel lands with a short shot to the head.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Canuel.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Canuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canuel. #T2#
Canuel misses with a knee strike.
Decimus Meridius pushes Canuel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decimus Meridius tries a body shot but Canuel blocks it. #BC#
Canuel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook to the side of Canuel's head but Canuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canuel lands a really nice looking cross but Decimus Meridius seems unphased.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Canuel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Decimus Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canuel's hands.
Decimus Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Canuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canuel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canuel throws a lazy head kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick. #T3#
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping right.
Decimus Meridius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canuel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimus Meridius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Canuel throws a body kick that misses.
Decimus Meridius takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Maximus Decimus Meridius's cut even more.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Canuel blocks it.
Canuel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Decimus Meridius throws out a powerful jab.
Decimus Meridius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decimus Meridius throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
Canuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Obi Canuel has been cut.
Canuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canuel moves out of range of the body kick from Decimus Meridius.
It looked like Canuel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canuel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Decimus Meridius counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Canuel is rocked!
Decimus Meridius steps in with a hook that catches Canuel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Decimus Meridius follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Canuel looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: PFC 44: Seagram vs. Morello
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Shaam ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Shaam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Decimus Meridius manages to avoid it.
Shaam throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Shaam misses.
Shaam throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shaam moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Decimus Meridius, right into the meat.
Crunch! Shaam slams his shin into Decimus Meridius's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shaam counter with a right hand. #CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and pushes Shaam back into the cage.
Shaam tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius. #BC2#
Shaam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius jabs at Shaam's body.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius.
Shaam slips under a jab.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Shaam has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.
Shaam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaam.#T2#
Shaam stalls.
Shaam struggles to land a body shot inside as Decimus Meridius controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Shaam throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Decimus Meridius blocks it with crossed arms.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shaam.
Shaam scores with a shot to the side of Decimus Meridius's head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Decimus Meridius avoids a wild elbow strike from Shaam.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Shaam misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shaam fails to land.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Shaam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaam misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Decimus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shaam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shaam lands with a light punch inside.
Shaam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius blocks the elbow strike.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shaam.
Shaam is working for takedown but Decimus Meridius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaam throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimus Meridius.#T4#
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Decimus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam digs a good body shot into Decimus Meridius's ribs.
Decimus Meridius is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but Shaam checks it.
Decimus Meridius connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Shaam scoring well with a low kick there.
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Shaam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decimus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Shaam moved out of range.
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Decimus Meridius's head back.
A jab from Shaam misses.
Shaam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decimus Meridius lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Shaam. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Shaam does no damage.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius misses with a looping left.
Shaam misses with a straight right.
Decimus Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick that misses.
Shaam fails to land with a series of punches.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Shaam throws an off balance right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Decimus Meridius misses its intended target.
Shaam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shaam moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaam doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shaam misses with a hook. Decimus Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Shaam walks into a left hand.
Shaam misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decimus Meridius works Shaam's body with a nice hook.
Shaam lands a nice shot that snaps Decimus Meridius's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.#T2#
Decimus Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Shaam paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaam is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Shaam and pushes him back against the cage.
Shaam lands a left hand.
Shaam can't get the takedown.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shaam.
Shaam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land.
Shaam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Shaam.
Shaam misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Shaam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shaam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaam backwards.
Shaam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Decimus Meridius on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shaam pushes Decimus Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaam throws a front kick aimed at Decimus Meridius's knee but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
Shaam throws a body punch but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decimus Meridius is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shaam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab.
Decimus Meridius lands with a right hand.
Shaam throws a push kick but Decimus Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Shaam checks the leg kick.
Shaam gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Decimus Meridius counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Shaam takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decimus Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaam throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Shaam looks to land a body kick but Decimus Meridius moved away.
Decimus Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Shaam breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shaam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Shaam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Decimus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Shaam.
Shaam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Decimus Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Shaam controls his hands.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Shaam avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Shaam throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Decimus Meridius fails to land. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius throws out a loose jab but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Shaam wants to take the fight to the mat but Decimus Meridius manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shaam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shaam tries a body shot but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
Shaam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Decimus Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shaam swings wildly with an uppercut but Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Shaam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shaam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Shaam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Decimus Meridius up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shaam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Shaam's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shaam lands a shoulder strike.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Shaam fails to land.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here. #BC2#
Shaam breaks the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook. Shaam ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Shaam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaam throws a jab when Decimus Meridius was well out of range.
Shaam checks a leg kick nicely.
Shaam checks a low kick from Decimus Meridius.
Donk. Shaam catches Decimus Meridius right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaam swats away the attempt to clinch by Decimus Meridius.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximus Decimus Meridius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Decimus Meridius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: PFC: Fight Night 45
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Freeman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Decimus Meridius circles away.
Decimus Meridius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Freeman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Decimus Meridius moves forwards but Freeman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimus Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freeman slips under a jab.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick nicely.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Freeman throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman throws a lazy right hand but Decimus Meridius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Freeman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has Freeman up against the cage in a clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
A short right from Decimus Meridius.
Freeman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow. #T1#
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Freeman being controlled against the cage.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch.
Freeman misses with an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freeman under the eye.
Decimus Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freeman misses with a body punch
and Decimus Meridius counters with a series of strikes. Freeman will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
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!
Freeman throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Freeman looks to land a left hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Freeman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Freeman's knee momentarily.
Freeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decimus Meridius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Freeman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDecimus Meridius.
Freeman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius checks it.
Decimus Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decimus Meridius, as that shot connected.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Freeman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decimus Meridius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Freeman back to the cage. Decimus Meridius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Decimus Meridius lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Freeman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Freeman throws a right and a left that Decimus Meridius avoids nicely.
Freeman misses with an uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decimus Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freeman tries to land a body kick
and Decimus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freeman takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Decimus Meridius finish him?
Freeman misses with a body kick.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Decimus Meridius defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Decimus Meridius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Freeman momentarily.
Decimus Meridius throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
Decimus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman lands a jab to Decimus Meridius's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab from Freeman.
Decimus Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decimus Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab. Freeman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a head shot.#T4#
Decimus Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
Freeman misses with a hook #KD#
and Decimus Meridius counters with a nice right hand that sends Freeman toppling to the canvas! Freeman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Decimus Meridius finish him?!
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab.
Freeman looks to land a combination but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Freeman.
Freeman throws a hook but Decimus Meridius blocks it.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Freeman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Decimus Meridius presses forward with punches and knees until Freeman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Freeman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Decimus Meridius!

Event: PFC 39: Lee vs. Karimov
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Decimus Meridius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decimus Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Veres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decimus Meridius throws a body punch but Veres moves out of range.
Veres counters with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Veres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Veres throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Decimus Meridius misses its target.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Veres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decimus Meridius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Veres wants to land a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Decimus Meridius has knocked Veres down with a huge combo! Decimus Meridius steps away and waves a wobbly Veres back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Veres is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veres is still on wobbly legs! Can Decimus Meridius finish him?#T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a chopping leg kick but Veres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Veres seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Veres tenderised Decimus Meridius's leg. Decimus Meridius is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has Veres up against the cage in a clinch.
Veres takes a shot to the head.
Veres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
A head punch on the inside from Veres fails to land.
Veres goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Veres manages to break the clinch.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Decimus Meridius.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veres throws an off balance right hand
enabling Decimus Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Decimus Meridius has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Decimus Meridius and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Decimus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veres.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veres throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veres motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Decimus Meridius finds it's target.
Veres lands a front kick.
Veres misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimus Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decimus Meridius throws out a powerful jab.
Veres just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Veres tries to keep at a distance but Decimus Meridius has taken the fight into the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
Decimus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Decimus Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius moves in looking to clinch but Veres pushes him off.
Veres throws a sloppy head kick and Decimus Meridius moves out of range easily.
It looked like Decimus Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Veres.
Veres dodges the punch combination from Decimus Meridius. #T4#
Decimus Meridius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Veres motions for Decimus Meridius to come forward. Veres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veres jabs at Decimus Meridius's body.#CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Veres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Veres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decimus Meridius tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Veres is able to avoid easily.
Veres misses with a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius avoids the head kick by Veres.
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 Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Decimus Meridius moves into range and clinches up with Veres.
Veres misses with a body punch.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Veres tries to break the clinch but Decimus Meridius is controlling the position.
Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius is pushing Veres up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Decimus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Veres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Veres misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veres.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
A frustrated look appears on Veres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Decimus Meridius's elbow.
Decimus Meridius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
A short right from Veres on the inside.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decimus Meridius has Veres pressed against the cage, preventing Veres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veres lands a right hand that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Decimus Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Decimus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Decimus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Veres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Decimus Meridius stalling the fight.
Veres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Decimus Meridius blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus 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!
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Veres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Veres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Decimus Meridius misses the target.
Veres uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Decimus Meridius.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veres scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Veres in his tracks.
Decimus Meridius blocks a low kick nicely.
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veres swings widly with a right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a stiff right hand. #T3##CL#
Decimus Meridius has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veres gets through Decimus Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veres has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veres.
Veres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Decimus Meridius.
Veres tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Veres.
Veres misses with a hook to the ribs.
Decimus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veres backwards.
Decimus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Decimus Meridius pushes Veres back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veres wants to break the clinch but can't.
Veres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius. #T4#
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veres is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veres is looking to break free of the clinch but Decimus Meridius has double underhooks.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decimus Meridius digs a right hand into Veres's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Veres's gas tank.
Veres lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Veres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veres can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Veres clinches up with Decimus Meridius and pushes him back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decimus Meridius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veres up against the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands an uppercut.
Decimus Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Decimus Meridius dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decimus Meridius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veres.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch there but Veres circles away.
Veres throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decimus Meridius lands with a cross.
Decimus Meridius swings for the body but Veres moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Decimus Meridius - just one landing.
Decimus Meridius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veres throws a front kick aimed at Decimus Meridius's knee but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decimus Meridius throws a series of punches but Veres avoids them all with ease.
Decimus Meridius tries a low kick but Veres avoids it.
A low kick from Veres misses
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Veres fakes the leg kick and cracks Decimus Meridius in the body.
Veres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Veres saw that one coming.
Decimus Meridius misses with a head kick.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Veres manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decimus Meridius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Decimus Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Decimus Meridius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Veres lands a big head kick that sends Decimus Meridius tumbling to the mat! Veres takes a step backwards and waves Decimus Meridius back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Veres.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veres lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Veres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veres lands a jab to Decimus Meridius's midsection.
Romulus Veres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Veres fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Decimus Meridius square on the jaw! Damn, Decimus Meridius is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Romulus Veres!
Romulus Veres thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 34: Seagram vs. Steam
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Vieira misses the shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vieira.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
Decimus Meridius needs to keep his hands up - Vieira had a free shot at his head there.
Decimus Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vieira moves away.
Decimus Meridius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira takes a swing at Decimus Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Decimus Meridius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decimus Meridius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vieira scores with a sloppy right hand. Decimus Meridius should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Vieira.
Vieira with a hook.
Vieira throws a low kick but Decimus Meridius avoids it.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Decimus Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Decimus Meridius misses the target.#T1#
Vieira looks to score with a jab to the body but Decimus Meridius is just out of range.
Decimus Meridius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vieira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Decimus Meridius defends it. #SUB2#
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Decimus Meridius defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Vieira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Vieira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3##SUB2#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and defends easily.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Decimus Meridius is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decimus Meridius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vieira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vieira throws a body punch but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vieira sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Decimus Meridius has Vieira up against the cage in a clinch.
Decimus Meridius's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Decimus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira prevents a body shot from Decimus Meridius.
A shot in the inside from Decimus Meridius.
Stalling in the clinch from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Decimus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Vieira avoids it by throwing Decimus Meridius back against the cage.
Decimus Meridius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Decimus Meridius working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decimus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Decimus Meridius blocking some punches.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Decimus Meridius has him pressed against the cage.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodolfo Vieira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vieira lands with a nice body punch.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight right.
Vieira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decimus Meridius takes one to the chin there.
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Decimus Meridius clinches up with Vieira and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Decimus Meridius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Vieira misses.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira throws a leg kick but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Decimus Meridius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Decimus Meridius's shoulder, as Decimus Meridius tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Decimus Meridius misses its target.#T1##CL#
Decimus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Decimus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira lands a hook that snaps the head of Decimus Meridius backwards.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Decimus Meridius won't allow it.
Decimus Meridius lands a right hand.
Decimus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vieira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius misses with some punches.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Decimus Meridius. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Maximus Decimus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decimus Meridius is looking to control Vieira's arms but Vieira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Decimus Meridius has his back to the cage.
Decimus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Decimus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius trying to control the position but instead, Vieira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Decimus Meridius into the cage.
Decimus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Decimus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Decimus Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vieira.
Decimus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Decimus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Vieira controls the action.
Decimus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Vieira.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vieira tries to work over Decimus Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Decimus Meridius manages to break the clinch.
Vieira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Decimus Meridius will feel that in the morning.
Decimus Meridius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decimus Meridius lands a lovely overhand right.
Decimus Meridius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decimus Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Vieira misses.
We've been told by Decimus Meridius's head coaches at LOD: Purpose Training Center™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Decimus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vieira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vieira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Decimus Meridius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira misses the jab.
Vieira connects with a jab.
Decimus Meridius misses with a double jab
and Vieira counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira misses with a lunging right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A leg kick checked by Vieira.
Decimus Meridius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Vieira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decimus Meridius takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#
Decimus Meridius is rocked!
Vieira lands with a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decimus Meridius scores with a nice right hand.
Vieira cracks Decimus Meridius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oh Decimus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vieira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira misses with a shot to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a good low kick that Vieira was not able to check.
Decimus Meridius looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vieira lands a right hand from hell, dropping Decimus Meridius. Vieira pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Vieira!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodolfo Vieira made sure he mentioned BHP Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: PFC 33: Bone vs. King 2
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Vieira lands a nice looking body shot.
Decimus Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Decimus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Vieira ducks right into an uppercut from Decimus Meridius.
Sloppy strikes from Decimus Meridius. Those never looked like landing.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius connects with a looping right hand.
Decimus Meridius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Decimus Meridius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Decimus Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vieira to score with a decent uppercut.
Decimus Meridius blocks a jab.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Vieira connects with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Maximus Decimus Meridius has been cut.
Vieira throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus Meridius on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Decimus Meridius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Decimus Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Decimus Meridius connects with a right hand. Vieira shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Rodolfo Vieira has been cut.
Decimus Meridius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vieira finds it's way round the side to connect with Decimus Meridius's head.
Vieira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vieira is looking to land body kicks.
Nice shot lands for Vieira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Decimus Meridius. Vieira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Decimus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Vieira.
Vieira throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Decimus Meridius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
enabling Decimus Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Decimus Meridius scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Decimus Meridius throws a hook but Vieira avoids it easily.
Vieira throws a body punch but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vieira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decimus Meridius lands the left hand.
Vieira delivers a nice body kick.
Decimus Meridius misses with the body kick
and Vieira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vieira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A lazy left from Vieira finds it's target.
Vieira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decimus Meridius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Decimus Meridius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Vieira or perhaps it was just good defense by Decimus Meridius, which made it look bad.
Decimus Meridius throws a nice looking combination but Vieira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maximus Decimus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Decimus Meridius misses its intended target.
Vieira missing with a left hand there. Decimus Meridius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decimus Meridius throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Vieira misses with a straight left.
Decimus Meridius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vieira sprawls and moves away.
Decimus Meridius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vieira! But no joy.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Decimus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Vieira as he connects with a hook.
Decimus Meridius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4##TD2#
Decimus Meridius gets caught napping as Vieira dives in and scores a takedown. Decimus Meridius manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Decimus Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Decimus Meridius has his hands on Vieira's head, controlling the position.
Vieira tries to free his leg and advance position but Decimus Meridius is retaining full guard.
Vieira stands and throws Decimus Meridius's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decimus Meridius wants to control but Vieira postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodolfo Vieira will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Decimus Meridius tries to work over Vieira's front leg with a kick but Vieira checks it.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira throws a fast counter high kick but Decimus Meridius manages to duck under it in time.
Decimus Meridius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decimus Meridius connects with a leg kick. Vieira looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decimus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Vieira has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Decimus Meridius scores with a jab. Vieira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Decimus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Decimus Meridius slips under a jab from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius misses with a body kick.
Decimus Meridius checks a leg kick.
Decimus Meridius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vieira. Vieira obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decimus Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decimus Meridius lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Decimus Meridius throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Decimus Meridius clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decimus Meridius misses with a leg kick
and Vieira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decimus Meridius lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.#TD2#
Decimus Meridius tries to sprawl but Vieira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Decimus Meridius won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decimus Meridius is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decimus Meridius is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Vieira content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Decimus Meridius is looking to escape. #T3#
Vieira content just to control the position here.
Vieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Decimus Meridius sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and defends easily.
Decimus Meridius is staying active underneath Vieira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vieira not doing much here.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Decimus Meridius is working away. #ES#
Decimus Meridius has one foot on Vieira's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Decimus Meridius misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Decimus Meridius.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Decimus Meridius misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Decimus Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira thows a body kick. Decimus Meridius tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vieira swings for the body but Decimus Meridius moves out of range.
Vieira takes one to the chin there.
Vieira lands a leg kick that knocks Decimus Meridius off balance momentarily.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
A little jabbing left from Vieira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira misses with a leg kick.
Vieira fails to land with a series of punches.
Decimus Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira moves away from the strike by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius lands a slapping body shot.
Decimus Meridius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Vieira misses.
Decimus Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Vieira looks to land a right hand but Decimus Meridius moved out of range.
Decimus Meridius lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decimus Meridius lands a nice looking body shot.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Decimus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Vieira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Decimus Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decimus Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Vieira is just out of range.
Decimus Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vieira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vieira clobbers Decimus Meridius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vieira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Decimus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Vieira throws a right hand that misses
and Decimus Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira wants to land a leg kick but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius checks a low kick from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira throws a jab but it's blocked by Decimus Meridius.
Decimus Meridius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decimus Meridius swinging wildly here.
Vieira lands the left hand.#T3#
Decimus Meridius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vieira.
Decimus Meridius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decimus Meridius staying out of range there.
Vieira on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vieira is looking to land body kicks.
Vieira throws a hook to the side of Decimus Meridius's head but Decimus Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira defending well as Decimus Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Vieira lands with a nice body punch.
Decimus Meridius takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decimus Meridius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
Vieira checks the leg kick.
Decimus Meridius moves out of range as Vieira strikes.
Decimus Meridius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vieira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Decimus Meridius throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decimus Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Decimus Meridius.
Vieira throws a front kick aimed at Decimus Meridius's knee but Decimus Meridius avoids it well.
Vieira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Decimus Meridius circles away quickly and effectively.
Vieira looks to throw the jab but Decimus Meridius is out of range.
Vieira blocks a low kick nicely.
Decimus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decimus Meridius slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira throws a hook but Decimus Meridius avoids it easily.
Decimus Meridius checks the leg kick.
Decimus Meridius is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rodolfo Vieira.
Well Vieira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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