Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AEW 32
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Metaxas slips a straight right by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metaxas.
Metaxas throws a right and a left that Kamogawa avoids nicely.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamogawa. Kamogawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamogawa connects with a right hand. Metaxas shakes it off.
Metaxas fails with a takedown attempt.
Metaxas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamogawa tries to avoid it but Metaxas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamogawa to the ground. Kamogawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metaxas.
Metaxas checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamogawa clobbers Metaxas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Metaxas avoids it easily.
Kamogawa tried to score with a low kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa thuds his right hand into Metaxas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas throws a right hand that Kamogawa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamogawa also avoids with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kamogawa cracks Metaxas with an open hand slap.#T1#
Kamogawa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamogawa slips under a jab from Metaxas.
Kamogawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Metaxas clinches.
Metaxas lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Kamogawa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Kamogawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheers as Kamogawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metaxas doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Metaxas.
Kamogawa throws a leg kick but Metaxas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metaxas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Genji Kamogawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metaxas lands with a cross.
Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamogawa's calf.
Kamogawa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metaxas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A leg kick checked by Metaxas.
Metaxas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamogawa. Kamogawa obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws an overhand right that lands on Metaxas's shoulder, as Metaxas tries to avoid the shot.
Metaxas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamogawa moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamogawa, as that shot connected. #T2#
Metaxas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kamogawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamogawa throws out the jab.
Metaxas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Metaxas misses.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Kamogawa misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Metaxas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Metaxas advances to half guard.
Kamogawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamogawa is concentrating on defense, preventing Metaxas from advancing position. #SUB#
Metaxas is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metaxas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metaxas is nestled in close to Kamogawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa tries to roll over but Metaxas keeps him under control.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Metaxas is working for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending it quite comfortably.
Metaxas prevents Kamogawa from improving his position.
Kamogawa wants to get back to his feet.
Kamogawa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Metaxas jumps into side control!
Kamogawa is trying to control Metaxas's posture but Metaxas avoids it. #SUB#
Metaxas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamogawa, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamogawa is not content to let Metaxas control the position. #T4#
Kamogawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Metaxas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Metaxas working away.
Kamogawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position.
Metaxas is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa is looking for a sweep. Metaxas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kamogawa keeping control of the position.
Kamogawa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Metaxas jumps into side control!
Metaxas blocks the strikes from Kamogawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Genji Kamogawa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kamogawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metaxas throws out the jab.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
Metaxas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metaxas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamogawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa throws a low kick, looking for Metaxas's leg but Metaxas calmly moves out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamogawa enables Metaxas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamogawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamogawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxas is one step ahead there.
Metaxas trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Metaxas trying to control but Kamogawa is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Metaxas's head to control his posture.
Metaxas preventing the sweep.
Kamogawa is pulling down on Metaxas's head to control his posture.
Kamogawa trying to keep a closed guard but Metaxas is proving a slippery customer.
Kamogawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamogawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa checks the leg kick.
A big right from Kamogawa misses.
Metaxas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Kamogawa lands a jab to the head.
Metaxas checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metaxas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metaxas moves away from the strike by Kamogawa.
Metaxas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kamogawa just manages to avoid it.
Metaxas misses with a right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamogawa ducks under a wild hook from Metaxas.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metaxas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kamogawa tries to work over Metaxas's front leg with a kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamogawa motions for Metaxas to come forward. Kamogawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamogawa dodges the punch combination from Metaxas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamogawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamogawa tries to avoid it but Metaxas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamogawa to the ground. Kamogawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metaxas drops his hands momentarily and Kamogawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Kamogawa lands with an overhand left.
Kamogawa misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Metaxas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metaxas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kamogawa throws a jab when Metaxas was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Metaxas. Those never looked like landing.
Metaxas misses with a body shot.
Kamogawa cracks Metaxas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metaxas tries to land a leg kick but Kamogawa saw it coming and moves away.
Kamogawa tests Metaxas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metaxas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch lands to the side of Metaxas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metaxas checks a leg kick.
Metaxas tried to counter with a leg kick but Kamogawa avoided it.
Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamogawa checks a low kick from Metaxas.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metaxas throws a lazy right hand but Kamogawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Metaxas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamogawa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas with a poor takedown
and Kamogawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kamogawa throws a low kick but Metaxas avoids it.
Metaxas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kamogawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamogawa misses with a low kick as Metaxas jumps back.
Kamogawa tried to score with a low kick but Metaxas checks it.
Kamogawa scores with a jab to the head.
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamogawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Metaxas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good work by Kamogawa as he checks the leg kick.
Metaxas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metaxas throws out a leg kick but Kamogawa moves out of range and Metaxas only half commits.
Kamogawa misses with a straight left.
Kamogawa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamogawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metaxas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas defending well as Kamogawa loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas missing with a left hand there. Kamogawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamogawa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kamogawa scores with the left hand. Metaxas knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas slips under a jab.
Metaxas tries a low kick but Kamogawa avoids it.
Kamogawa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamogawa connects with a crisp jab.
Metaxas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kamogawa takes a step back to recover.
Metaxas shoots in for a takedown but Kamogawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamogawa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Metaxas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kamogawa is looking to slow Metaxas down with leg kicks.
Kamogawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamogawa throws out a leg kick but Metaxas moves out of range and Kamogawa only half commits. #TD#
Metaxas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamogawa's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas content to control rather than advance.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Metaxas has control of the leg.
Atlas Metaxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metaxas is thwarting Kamogawa's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Metaxas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metaxas thows a huge punch but Kamogawa dodges it nicely.
Kamogawa trying to control here.
Kamogawa tries to get to full guard but Metaxas has control of the leg.
Metaxas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metaxas wants to control but Kamogawa is keeping him busy.
Kamogawa is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Kamogawa has hold of Metaxas's hands but Metaxas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metaxas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamogawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Metaxas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamogawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kamogawa wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamogawa is trying to stand.
Kamogawa wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well. #SUB#
Metaxas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamogawa is just riding it out for now. Metaxas eventually gives up the hold.
Kamogawa taking some punishment here, with Metaxas in his half guard. #T4#
Metaxas passes into side control, despite Kamogawa's attempt to control the position.
Metaxas working away.#SUB#
Metaxas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kamogawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kamogawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kamogawa trying to control from the bottom.
Metaxas is keen to just control but Kamogawa is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Metaxas is trying to work for a kimura but Kamogawa is defending well.
Kamogawa is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metaxas drops an elbow to the side of Kamogawa's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Genji Kamogawa.
I've got Kamogawa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Atlas Metaxas!
Our winner, Atlas Metaxas, 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: AEW 26
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Metaxas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Feti.
Feti needs to keep his hands up - Metaxas had a free shot at his head there.
Metaxas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Feti! #CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.#TD#
Metaxas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feti did well to prevent Metaxas getting side control.
Feti is trying to maintain the position but Metaxas is very close to passing his half guard.
Feti is staying active underneath Metaxas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Metaxas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Feti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metaxas. #SUB#
Metaxas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feti sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti trying to control here. #T1#
Feti is not content to let Metaxas control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Metaxas lands a nice short elbow.
Feti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Metaxas.
Metaxas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Metaxas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Feti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Feti!
Metaxas controls Feti momentarily but Feti frees himself. #T2#
Feti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Feti trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Feti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Metaxas wants to sweep here but Feti controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feti trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Feti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Metaxas looking for subs off his back but Feti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Metaxas is not content to let Feti control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Feti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Feti content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Metaxas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Metaxas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Feti is trying to control. Metaxas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Feti sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Metaxas actively working from the bottom here.
Feti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Feti thuds a left hand into Metaxas's body.
Feti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metaxas defending well as Feti loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1-2. Metaxas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Feti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Metaxas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metaxas cracks Feti with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Metaxas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Metaxas.
Feti scores with the left hand. Metaxas knows he should have avoided that one.
Metaxas moves out of range as Feti strikes.
It looked like Metaxas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metaxas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Feti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metaxas.
Metaxas fails to land the takedown.
Metaxas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Metaxas misses.
Metaxas misses with a takedown attempt
letting Feti counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atlas Metaxas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas tries to move into range but Feti moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metaxas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metaxas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feti lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Metaxas up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Feti from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Metaxas's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Feti!
A relieved looking Sione Feti thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AEW 16
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Wuzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Metaxas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Wuzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wuzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Metaxas saw that one coming.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Metaxas pushes him off.
Metaxas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wuzz checks a low kick from Metaxas.
Wuzz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metaxas.
Wuzz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wuzz slips a straight right by Metaxas.
Wuzz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wuzz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metaxas has time to react.
A nice combination there by Metaxas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Metaxas misses
and Wuzz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown into Metaxas's guard.
Metaxas keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Wuzz content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
Wuzz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metaxas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wuzz has managed to get both his arms back between Metaxas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wuzz pushing down on Metaxas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wuzz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Metaxas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Metaxas wants to get back to full guard.
Wuzz controlling the pace.
Metaxas is refusing to be controlled, as Wuzz sits in half guard.
Wuzz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wuzz is trying to control. Metaxas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metaxas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metaxas.#T2#
Metaxas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wuzz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wuzz prevents Metaxas from improving his position.
Wuzz wants to take a breather but Metaxas is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wuzz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Metaxas defends it well.
Wuzz is keen to just control but Metaxas is a slippery customer.
Wuzz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metaxas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metaxas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Metaxas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metaxas manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Metaxas's guard.
Wuzz tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaxas is retaining full guard. #T3#
Metaxas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wuzz is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Wuzz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxas is keeping the position for now.
Wuzz trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Metaxas wants to sweep but no luck.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wuzz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Metaxas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metaxas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wuzz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Metaxas rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Metaxas.
Metaxas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wuzz is out of range and Metaxas settles back down.
Metaxas misses with a head kick.
Metaxas dodges the punch combination from Wuzz.
Wuzz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Metaxas to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Metaxas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wuzz is trying to improve his position.
Metaxas working away.
Wuzz tries to improve position but can't.
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 Atlas Metaxas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wuzz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metaxass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metaxas misses with a right hand
and Wuzz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metaxas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wuzz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Metaxas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
Jab by Wuzz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wuzz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metaxas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wuzz.
Metaxas misses with a looping left.
Wuzz tries to counter with a clinch but Metaxas shakes him off and moves away.
Wuzz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metaxas tries to move into range but Wuzz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuzz defending well as Metaxas loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wuzz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wuzz wants to counter with a clinch but Metaxas pushes him away.
Metaxas throws a hook but Wuzz blocks it.
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!
Wuzz scores with a hook.#CL2#
Wuzz darts in and clinches Metaxas up against the cage.
Wuzz throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Wuzz blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
Wuzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Metaxas.#TD#
Metaxas tightens his grip and picks Wuzz up, before dumping him to the ground. Wuzz manages to land in guard.
Metaxas landing with the ground and pound.
Metaxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuzz keeping full guard, as Metaxas tries to pass.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Wuzz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Metaxas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Metaxas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Wuzz has his foot on Metaxas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metaxas works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Wuzz working a defensive guard here.
Wuzz pulls Metaxas in close to prevent any damage.
Metaxas passes Wuzz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Wuzz gets full guard.
Metaxas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wuzz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Metaxas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metaxas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metaxas works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Metaxas tries to score with some ground and pound. Wuzz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB#
Metaxas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wuzz gets back to half guard.
Wuzz wants to control but Metaxas is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuzz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wuzz wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas trying to control but Wuzz is working from the bottom.
Wuzz controls Metaxas momentarily but Metaxas frees himself.
Metaxas preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Metaxas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Wuzz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wuzz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wuzz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Wuzz keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Metaxas.
Wuzz cracks Metaxas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metaxas throws a leg kick
letting Wuzz counter with a right hand.
Metaxas throws the left hand but Wuzz avoids the punch easily.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut. Metaxas saw that one coming.
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 Atlas Metaxas will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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#
Wuzz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metaxas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut
and Metaxas counters with a straight right hand.
Wuzz slips a jab from Metaxas.
Wuzz lands with a shot to the body.
Metaxas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wuzz blocks a low kick nicely.
Wuzz scores with a hook to the body. Metaxas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metaxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wuzz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metaxas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wuzz scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metaxas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Wuzz moves into the clinch.
Wuzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wuzz.
A right handed body shot lands from Wuzz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wuzz wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wuzz.
Wuzz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wuzz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it. #TD2#
Wuzz pulls guard.
Metaxas stopping the sweep attempt from Wuzz.
Wuzz has control of Metaxas's left arm, preventing Metaxas from doing any damage.
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Wuzz is keeping the position.
Wuzz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Wuzz content to stall in guard here.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Wuzz postures up.
Wuzz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz preventing the sweep.
Wuzz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Wuzz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Metaxas keeping full guard, as Wuzz tries to pass.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metaxas is keeping the position for now.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Metaxas being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wuzz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metaxas doesn't seem bothered though.
Wuzz avoids the head kick by Metaxas.
A jab lands there for Wuzz.
Metaxas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wuzz is out of range and Metaxas settles back down.
Metaxas misses the jab.
Metaxas drops his hands momentarily and Wuzz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Jab from Wuzz.#TD#
Wuzz tries to sprawl but Metaxas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Metaxas seems to be working for a kimura but Wuzz defends the submission attempt.
Wuzz works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wuzz pulls Metaxas in close to prevent any damage.
Atlas Metaxas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wuzz.
Wuzz keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
David Wuzz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wuzz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Wuzz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metaxas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atlas Metaxas!
A relieved looking Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AEW 10
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Metaxas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joestar is looking to improve his position.
Metaxas wants to pass to mount but Joestar is defending the position.
Joestar is trying to get back to full guard.
Metaxas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joestar is concentrating on defense, preventing Metaxas from advancing position. #SUB2#
Metaxas is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well.
Joestar is refusing to be controlled, as Metaxas sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Metaxas seems to be working for a kimura but Joestar defends the submission attempt.
Metaxas trying to control the pace.
Metaxas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joestar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joestar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joestar keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Metaxas is looking to pass into half guard but Joestar pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Joestar is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Joestar won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
Joestar trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Joestar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Metaxas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joestar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joestar preventing the sweep. #SU#
Joestar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Joestar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joestar misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
Joestar lands with a cross. #T3#
Joestar throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Joestar.
Metaxas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metaxas blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Metaxas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joestar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metaxas.
Metaxas misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Metaxas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joestar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar misses with a right hand
and Metaxas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
Metaxas throws a front kick aimed at Joestar's knee but Joestar avoids it well.
Joestar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joestar thinks about countering with a body kick.
Joestar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metaxas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metaxas is out of range. #T4#
Joestar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metaxas.
Joestar throws a head kick but Metaxas moves out of range.
Metaxas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Metaxas has Joestar up against the cage in a clinch.
Metaxas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joestar backwards.
Joestar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metaxas working aggressively here.
A short right from Joestar.
Joestar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metaxas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joestar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Joestar.
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxas controls the action.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Metaxas avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Metaxas misses with a punch on the inside.
Joestar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Metaxas misses with some punches.
Joestar scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxas.
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 Jozen Joestar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Metaxas tries to close the distance and clinch but Joestar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metaxas looks for the body kick but Joestar saw that one coming.
Metaxas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joestar misses with a body kick.
Joestar misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Metaxas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joestar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxas is one step ahead there.
Metaxas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar looking for a sweep. Not yet Joestar, not yet.
Joestar is working hard here to advance position.
Metaxas looking to sit in guard and control but Joestar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Joestar is fighting to break Metaxas's control of his arms but Metaxas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Metaxas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Joestar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metaxas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Metaxas trying to mount his opponent but Joestar defends it.
Metaxas prevents Joestar from improving his position.
Joestar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metaxas is working away from the top position though.#T2##SUB2#
Metaxas 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.
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Joestar is defending well.
Joestar wants to improve his position but Metaxas is controlling well. #SUB2#
Metaxas is working for a kimura but Joestar is defending it quite comfortably. #T3#
Metaxas thows a huge punch but Joestar dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Metaxas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Metaxas seems to be working for a kimura but Joestar defends the submission attempt.
Joestar wants to get back to full guard.
Metaxas is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Joestar reverses the position - he's now on top in Metaxas's guard. #T4#
Joestar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Metaxas is looking for a triangle but Joestar pushes his legs off easily.
Joestar wants to stand but Metaxas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Joestar gets to his feet - Metaxas follows without any prompting.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Joestar - that will leave a mark!
Joestar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Metaxas.
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 Jozen Joestar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metaxas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joestar circles away quickly and effectively.
Metaxas swings for the body but Joestar moves out of range.
Jab by Metaxas.
Joestar dodges the punch combination from Metaxas.
Joestar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joestar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joestar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metaxas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metaxas looks for a takedown but Joestar sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joestar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joestar wants it to stay on the feet.
Metaxas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joestar blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Joestar swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
Metaxas wants to clinch.
Joestar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Joestar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metaxas.
Joestar scores with a punch to the head.
Metaxas tries to land a front kick but Joestar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar scores with a body shot. #CL#
Joestar has closed the distance and engaged Metaxas in a clinch.
Joestar presses Metaxas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metaxas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joestar can't find room to land a body shot as Metaxas controls the action.
Joestar struggles to land a body shot inside as Metaxas controls his hands.
Metaxas blocks the elbow strike.
Joestar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atlas Metaxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Joestar lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Metaxas fails to land.
Joestar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metaxas swings wildly with an uppercut but Joestar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metaxas looking to stall.
Joestar tries to land a knee to the head but Metaxas blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joestar prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
A left hand lands to the body for Joestar.
Joestar works on Metaxas's body with a couple of short punches.
Joestar lands with a short shot to the head.
Joestar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Joestar lands with a right to the head.
Joestar lands a shot to the body.
Joestar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joestar lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Joestar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joestar throws out a powerful jab.
Metaxas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joestar can pounce on him. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Joestar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joestar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Joestar lands a big head kick that sends Metaxas tumbling to the mat! Joestar takes a step backwards and waves Metaxas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Metaxas is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Joestar cracks Metaxas with a hook to the temple - Metaxas is on wobbly legs here! Joestar swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Metaxas falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Joestar wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jozen Joestar!
Jozen Joestar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AEM 3
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Metaxas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mamchenko. That did some damage!
Metaxas lands a body shot.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metaxas.
Mamchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metaxas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Metaxas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mamchenko.
Danga de danga de dang - Metaxas scores with a four punch combination!
Mamchenko blocks a leg kick.
Metaxas catches Mamchenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metaxas moves out of range as Mamchenko strikes.
A punch combination from Metaxas misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamchenko throws a hook to the side of Metaxas's head but Metaxas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
Mamchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko lands with an overhand left.
Metaxas throws a shot from downtown. Mamchenko moves away and avoids it.
Metaxas misses with a hook.
Mamchenko works the jab nicely.#T1#
Metaxas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mamchenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mamchenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metaxas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Metaxas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamchenko's guard. #REVB#
Metaxas looking to pass the guard.
Mamchenko is trying to keep Metaxas in close. #SUB#
Mamchenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metaxas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Mamchenko trying to control the position.
Metaxas trying to control but Mamchenko is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metaxas with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Mamchenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Metaxas wants to improve his position but Mamchenko is controlling well.
Metaxas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metaxas.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep.
Metaxas working a defensive guard but Mamchenko manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mamchenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metaxas keeps working. #T4#
Mamchenko creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Metaxas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Metaxas is looking to reverse the position.
Metaxas is not content to let Mamchenko control the position.
Metaxas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mamchenko.
Metaxas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Metaxas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamchenko drops an elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
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 Evgenii Mamchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metaxas throws a solid leg kick but Mamchenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Metaxas.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Metaxas.
Mamchenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Mamchenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Metaxas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Metaxas's brow.
Mamchenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mamchenko preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Metaxas working for submissions but it's allowed Mamchenko to get to half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mamchenko here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mamchenko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metaxas wants to sweep here but Mamchenko controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Mamchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metaxas can do to turn this around?
Mamchenko is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Metaxas is retaining full guard.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko. #SUB2#
Metaxas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mamchenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Metaxas has his foot on Mamchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mamchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mamchenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Mamchenko trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mamchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metaxas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Evgenii Mamchenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metaxas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mamchenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mamchenko lands a couple of digs.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Metaxas working a defensive guard here.
Mamchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Metaxas is looking for a triangle but Mamchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Mamchenko landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Metaxas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamchenko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxas is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Metaxas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
Metaxas stopping the sweep attempt from Mamchenko.
Metaxas wants to control from the top but Mamchenko keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mamchenko is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Mamchenko is working Metaxas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metaxas misses with a straight left.
Metaxas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mamchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Metaxas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamchenko somewhat.
Metaxas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metaxas as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamchenko throws a looping overhand right but Metaxas ducks down to avoid it.
Mamchenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metaxas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Mamchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away.
Nice defenses there by Mamchenko.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Metaxas duly obliges.
Metaxas's corner calls for a 1-2. Metaxas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metaxas misses with a body shot.
Atlas Metaxas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metaxas needs to keep his hands up - Mamchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Mamchenko throws the left hand but Metaxas avoids the punch easily.
Mamchenko lands with a cross. #ROC#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas misses with a hook.
Metaxas is still on wobbly legs! Can Mamchenko finish him?
Metaxas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mamchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metaxas's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas wants to slow Mamchenko down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Metaxas's guard.#ES2#
Metaxas wriggles free and stands up.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mamchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metaxas.
Mamchenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Metaxas counters with a head kick.
No luck for Mamchenko with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgenii Mamchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mamchenko is just out of range.
Mamchenko attempts a counter takedown but Metaxas avoids it well and moves away.
Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metaxas seems to have recovered his senses.
Some wild striking there from Metaxas.
Metaxas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metaxas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Metaxas throws the kick towards the body but Mamchenko avoids it.#TD#
Mamchenko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metaxas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mamchenko is in Metaxas's guard.
Metaxas keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully.
Mamchenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mamchenko with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Metaxas keeping moving, preventing Mamchenko from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Metaxas working for a triangle but Mamchenko defends it easily.
Mamchenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mamchenko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metaxas wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamchenko stands up over Metaxas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Metaxas looking for a sweep. Not yet Metaxas, not yet.
Mamchenko wants to pass the guard but Metaxas is keeping the position.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metaxas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
Mamchenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mamchenko postures up and lands a big shot to Metaxas's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Atlas Metaxas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas'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.
#R4#
Mamchenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metaxas sprawls well. Metaxas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mamchenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Mamchenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metaxas is fending him off so far but Mamchenko persists. Nope, Metaxas circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamchenko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mamchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Metaxas.
Metaxas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metaxas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mamchenko.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamchenko's calf.#TD#
Metaxas gets caught napping as Mamchenko dives in and scores a takedown. Metaxas manages to retain guard.
Metaxas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mamchenko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Metaxas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Metaxas is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamchenko.
Metaxas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamchenko throws an elbow that misses. Metaxas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mamchenko's guard. Nice move by Metaxas!#REVB#
Mamchenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metaxas's guard. #REVR##T2#
Metaxas has momentary wrist control but Mamchenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamchenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metaxas is trying to keep Mamchenko in close.
Mamchenko cracks Metaxas with a solid left hand.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Mamchenko postures up.
Metaxas can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamchenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Metaxas is looking for a sweep. Mamchenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mamchenko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Mamchenko prevents Metaxas from improving his position.
Mamchenko wants to pass to mount but Metaxas is defending the position.
Mamchenko not doing much here.
Mamchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metaxas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamchenko.
Mamchenko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Mamchenko there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Mamchenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamchenko won't allow Metaxas to sweep him here.
Metaxas looking to control.
Metaxas managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Metaxas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metaxas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mamchenko is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgenii Mamchenko had his way with Atlas Metaxas in that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mamchenko misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Metaxas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD#
Mamchenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metaxas quickly recovers to half guard.
Mamchenko wants to control but Metaxas is keeping him busy.
Metaxas is trying to get back to full guard.
Metaxas wants to control but Mamchenko is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas is pressing down on Mamchenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamchenko looking to sit in guard and control but Metaxas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Mamchenko keeping moving, preventing Metaxas from controlling successfully.
Metaxas postures up.
Metaxas looking to sit in guard and control but Mamchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metaxas is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mamchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metaxas trying to move into half guard but instead Mamchenko has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Atlas Metaxas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metaxas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Metaxas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metaxas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Metaxas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas stands up over Mamchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mamchenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evgenii Mamchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Mamchenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Mamchenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metaxas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Metaxas drops back looking for a leg! Mamchenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mamchenko manages to kick Metaxas off! Metaxas jumps back into Mamchenko's guard.
Metaxas stands and throws Mamchenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamchenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Metaxas's best efforts.
Mamchenko wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Metaxas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Metaxas is looking to take a break and control but Mamchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mamchenko gets full guard.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mamchenko wants to sweep here but Metaxas controlling him for the moment.
Metaxas trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamchenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamchenko is looking to stand up but Metaxas isn't so interested in that idea.
Mamchenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mamchenko, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atlas Metaxas.
I think Mamchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgenii Mamchenko!
Evgenii Mamchenko is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Evgenii Mamchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Bussa needs to keep his hands up - Metaxas had a free shot at his head there.
Metaxas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bussa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metaxas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bussa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bussa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#
Bussa is rocked!
Metaxas scoring well with a low kick there.
Oh Bussa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metaxas.
Bussa seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bussa crumples to the floor! Metaxas milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atlas Metaxas!
Our winner, Atlas Metaxas, 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: MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man
Date: Jan 07, 2018

#R1#
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metaxas defends it nicely.
Metaxas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Metaxas is avoiding it.
Metaxas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metaxas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Metaxas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Araujo backwards. #T1#
Metaxas taking a breather.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Luiz Araujo has been cut.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Araujo has Metaxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metaxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye. #BC2#
Metaxas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metaxas delivers a nice body kick.
Metaxas connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Metaxas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas Metaxas!
After the fight, Atlas Metaxas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMMA 50 Bestarsson vs Fortune
Date: Nov 19, 2017

#R1#
Metaxas misses with a combination
and Eliasson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metaxas thinking.
Metaxas misses with a right hand
and Eliasson counters with a right hand to the body.
Metaxas is looking to land body kicks.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eliasson misses with a hook.
Metaxas throws a right and a left that Eliasson avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metaxas.
Eliasson misses with a left hand
and Metaxas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Erland Eliasson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Metaxas throws a wild body kick that Eliasson sees coming a mile off.
Eliasson checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Eliasson misses the target.
Metaxas scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Metaxas cracks Eliasson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metaxas throws a lazy uppercut
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas scores with the left hand. Eliasson knows he should have avoided that one.
Metaxas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metaxas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eliasson's head.
Eliasson checks a leg kick nicely.
Metaxas moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #KD#
Eliasson cracks Metaxas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Metaxas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Eliasson finish him?
Eliasson 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Eliasson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Metaxas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Metaxas defending well as Eliasson loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eliasson checks a low kick from Metaxas.
Metaxas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Metaxas does it's job there.
Metaxas scores with a nice head shot.
Metaxas throws a hook to the side of Eliasson's head but Eliasson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metaxas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Metaxas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Metaxas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Eliasson slips under a jab from Metaxas.
Metaxas throws a big shot that misses.
Eliasson loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
Eliasson throws a lazy right hand but Metaxas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metaxas lands a slapping body shot.
Eliasson jabs Metaxas right on the nose. Metaxas blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Eliasson misses. #T4#
Metaxas thuds his shin into the meat of Eliasson's side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Metaxas misses.
It looked like Eliasson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Metaxas lands with a slapping head kick.
Eliasson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metaxas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eliasson.#CUT#
That has opened up Atlas Metaxas's cut even more.
Eliasson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metaxas throws out the jab.
Metaxas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metaxas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eliasson on the side of the head.
Metaxas throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Eliasson counter with a right hand.
Metaxas is still on wobbly legs! Can Eliasson finish him?
Metaxas thumps Eliasson with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eliasson misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Metaxas dominated that 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.
#R2#
Metaxas thumps Eliasson with a low kick.
Metaxas seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxas throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Eliasson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eliasson's calf.
Eliasson takes one on the button.
Metaxas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Eliasson's sensitive parts.
Eliasson moves out of range of the body kick from Metaxas.
A punch combination from Eliasson misses.
Metaxas throws a jab when Eliasson was well out of range.
Eliasson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eliasson misses with a double jab
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metaxas pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Metaxas looks for the body kick but Eliasson saw that one coming.
Eliasson throws out a loose jab but Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metaxas wants to counter with a clinch but Eliasson pushes him away.
Eliasson takes a swing at Metaxas's ribcage but misses.
Eliasson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eliasson swats away the attempt to clinch by Metaxas.
A leg kick checked by Eliasson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metaxas.
Donk. Metaxas catches Eliasson right on the button with a cross.
Metaxas throws a leg kick which misses Eliasson's front leg but catches the back leg as Eliasson tries to avoid it.
Eliasson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metaxas.
Eliasson throwing a counter right hand but Metaxas manages to avoid it.#T2#
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
Metaxas throws a big shot that misses.
Metaxas throws a front kick that sends Eliasson stumbling back into the cage.
Metaxas throws a body kick that misses.
Metaxas misses with a body shot
and Eliasson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaxas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eliasson will feel that in the morning.
Metaxas misses with a leg kick
and Eliasson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Eliasson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Metaxas throws a body kick that misses.
Metaxas misses with a looping left.#T3#
Eliasson misses with a two punch combination.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliasson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eliasson lands a head shot.
Metaxas tries to clinch but Eliasson is having none of it.
Eliasson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Metaxas misses.
Metaxas loads up on a big right hand but Eliasson slips the punch.
Metaxas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Metaxas scores with a jab to the head.
Eliasson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Eliasson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metaxas.
Metaxas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Eliasson blocks it well.#T4#
Metaxas thuds a left hand into Eliasson's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas misses with the body kick
and Eliasson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
The cut above Atlas Metaxas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Metaxas tried to score with a low kick but Eliasson checks it.
Metaxas misses the jab.
Metaxas misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Eliasson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Metaxas! Eliasson lets Metaxas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Metaxas cracks a nice hook into Eliasson's ribs.
Metaxas scores with a jab. Eliasson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eliasson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Metaxas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metaxas throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Metaxas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Crack! Eliasson connects with the perfect overhand right and Metaxas falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Eliasson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erland Eliasson!
Erland Eliasson gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Atlas Metaxas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great now I know my big brother will be talking smack every day for the next 2 weeks '.

Event: MMMA 42 Alato vs Ryan
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Metaxas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
James moves in looking to clinch but Metaxas pushes him off.#KD#
James lands a left and a right that send Metaxas crashing to the mat, dazed. James thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Metaxas.
Metaxas walks forward, straight into a front kick from James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metaxas scores with a nice right hand.
James checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metaxas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Metaxas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Metaxas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Metaxas connects with a solid leg kick.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metaxas throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James throws a hook to the side of Metaxas's head but Metaxas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metaxas doesn't seem phased though.
Metaxas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James wants to clinch up but Metaxas keeps it at a distance.
James lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Metaxas is rocked!
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metaxas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James blocks a jab.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Metaxas misses with a series of wild punches.
Metaxas throws a wild hook but James just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Metaxas gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - James raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson James!
In defeat, Atlas Metaxas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great now I know my big brother will be talking smack every day for the next 2 weeks '.

Event: MMMA Clown Caos 18
Date: Aug 23, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Nicomachus does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas throws a lazy body kick
enabling Nicomachus to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Metaxas.
Nicomachus tries to work over Metaxas's front leg with a kick but Metaxas checks it.
Nicomachus connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Nicomachus.
Nicomachus swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nicomachus.
Metaxas checks a low kick from Nicomachus.
Jab, jab by Metaxas - just one landing. #CL#
Metaxas moves into the clinch.#TD#
Metaxas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nicomachus uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Metaxas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nicomachus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Metaxas looking for a guillotine here but Nicomachus defends easily.
Nicomachus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Metaxas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Metaxas is looking for a triangle but Nicomachus pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nicomachus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Metaxas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Metaxas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nicomachus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metaxas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nicomachus has managed to get both his arms back between Metaxas's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Metaxas looking for a guillotine here but Nicomachus defends easily. #SUB#
Metaxas working for a triangle but Nicomachus defends it easily.
Nicomachus showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Metaxas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nicomachus is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nicomachus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Metaxas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nicomachus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Metaxas pulls down on the head and he's put Nicomachus to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atlas Metaxas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Atlas Metaxas made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: LAW009: District 9
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Faria throws a body punch but Metaxas moves out of range.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves away
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Faria closes the distance and pushes Metaxas back into the cage.#TD2#
Metaxas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Metaxas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faria defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Faria has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Metaxas to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Faria is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Metaxas pulls down on the head and he's put Faria to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN, into his post fight interview.

Event: Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017

#R1#
Faria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metaxas counters with an inside leg kick.
Faria throws a shot from downtown. Metaxas moves away and avoids it.
And Metaxas responds with a good body kick, but Faria manages to step out the way in time.
Faria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metaxas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Faria throws a lazy uppercut
and Metaxas counters with a body kick.
A big left from Faria misses.
Faria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metaxas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Faria wants to clinch
and Metaxas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Faria tries to clinch up
and Faria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abbe Faria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria tries to clinch up
and Metaxas counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Faria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Faria closes the distance looking to clinch
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Faria misses with a lunging right hand
and Metaxas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxas is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Faria is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Metaxas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Metaxas jumps guard but Faria turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Metaxas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faria walks away with a smile on his face. Metaxas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abbe Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atlas Metaxas.
Faria throws a looping overhand right but Metaxas ducks down to avoid it.
Metaxas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves away
and Metaxas counters with a low kick, right behind Faria 's knee.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves out of range. #T2#
Faria tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metaxas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metaxas counters with a series of strikes. Faria will be more careful next time no doubt.
Faria tries to clinch
and Metaxas counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faria looks to clinch
and Faria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metaxas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Faria misses with a looping right.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Metaxas pushes him off.
Metaxas counters with a body kick.
Faria misses with a hook
and Metaxas counters with a nice leg kick.
Faria looks to clinch
and Metaxas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Faria really felt that one!#T3#
Faria swings widly with a right hand
and Faria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Faria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metaxas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Faria moves to clinch but Metaxas breaks away
and Metaxas counters with an outside leg kick.
Faria moves to clinch but Metaxas breaks away
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metaxas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metaxas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Faria closes the distance looking to clinch
and Metaxas counters with an inside leg kick.
Metaxas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Faria tries to clinch up.
And Metaxas responds with a good body kick, but Faria manages to step out the way in time.
Faria is looking to clinch. #CL#
Faria has Metaxas up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Metaxas pulls Faria into guard. #SUB2#
Metaxas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Faria is sitting in close to Metaxas's body. Metaxas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Faria is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Faria is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Metaxas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1##CL#
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
Metaxas lands a shot to the body.
Metaxas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavau backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas lands a damaging elbow.
Tavau takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Metaxas.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Tavau looks winded!
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas cracks the inside of Tavau's front leg. #CL#
Metaxas clinches up against the cage.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Siva Tavau has been cut.
Tavau tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands with a left to the head.
Metaxas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Metaxas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside. #ROC#
Tavau is rocked!
Metaxas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavau is still on wobbly legs! Can Metaxas finish him?
Tavau wants a takedown but no success here.
Atlas Metaxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siva Tavau.#T2#
Metaxas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavau seems to have recovered his senses.
Metaxas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Tavau tries to keep at a distance but Metaxas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metaxas lands a right hand.
Metaxas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metaxas stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metaxas lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Metaxas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tavau is working for takedown but Metaxas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tavau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metaxas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metaxas is pressed up against the cage. Tavau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metaxas down to the mat. Metaxas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #KD#
Metaxas sends Tavau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Metaxas is motioning to the referee to let Tavau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Metaxas scoring well with a low kick there.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavau takes one on the button.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 jab lands there for Metaxas.#T4##KD#
Metaxas lands a big right hand that sends Tavau crashing to the mat! Metaxas stays standing though and waves Tavau back to his feet!
Metaxas walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tavau drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Metaxas swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tavau's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas gave a mention to RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Siva Tavau spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat myself tonight, I will look to improve on that.'.

Event: LAW004: Climbing Ranks
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Metaxas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nash throws a poor cross that misses
and Metaxas counters with a left to the body.
Metaxas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nash's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Metaxas coming out on top.
Metaxas throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nash releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metaxas defending well as Nash loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metaxas.
Metaxas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metaxas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Metaxas moves into range and clinches up with Nash.
Nash wants to get back to striking at distance but Metaxas won't allow it.
Metaxas holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas keeps Nash at a distance using the push kick.
Metaxas thows a body kick. Nash tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Metaxas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Metaxas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Jack Nash has been cut.
Nash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metaxas connects with a body shot.
Nash misses with a body shot.
As Nash tries to get set, Metaxas tries to push him back and clinch up but Nash manages to avoid the attempt.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Metaxas lands a leg kick that knocks Nash off balance momentarily.#CL#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
Nash tries to break the clinch but Metaxas is controlling the position. #TD#
Metaxas decides to pull guard. #ES#
Metaxas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nash off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Metaxas.
Good exchange - Nash coming out on top.
Metaxas cracks Nash with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nash throws a body punch but Metaxas moves out of range.
Metaxas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nash's head backwards.
Metaxas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nash throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Nash gets tackled into the cage by Metaxas. Metaxas maintains the clinch.
Nash wants to break free but Metaxas has control.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside.
A short left from Metaxas. #BC#
Metaxas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metaxas connects with a body shot that sends Nash's belly button to the back.
Nash takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Metaxas avoids the body shot from Nash.
A shot to the liver by Metaxas. Beautiful body shot.
Nash throws a combination that misses
enabling Metaxas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nash walks into a left hand.
Nash walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metaxas.
Metaxas connects with a body shot that sends Nash's belly button to the back.
Nash looks winded!
Metaxas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nash is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Metaxas rather than just go for the knockout.
Nash on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metaxas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metaxas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nash gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metaxas.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Metaxas throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Nash is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: LAW001: IT Begins here
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faria.
Metaxas lands a glancing blow to the side of Faria's head.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metaxas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metaxas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metaxas ducks right into an uppercut from Faria. #CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas scores with the left hand. Faria knows he should have avoided that one.
Faria throws a lazy right hand but Metaxas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Metaxas clinches.
Faria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Metaxas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faria tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metaxas avoids it.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Faria.
Faria misses with a knee to the head.
Metaxas lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Metaxas tries to work over Faria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faria is trying to stall.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faria.
Metaxas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Faria or not. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Faria fails to land.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faria.
Faria presses Metaxas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Faria tries to land knees in the clinch but Metaxas avoids the damage to the body.
Faria has a couple of punches blocked by Metaxas. #BC2#
Metaxas breaks from the clinch.
Metaxas scores with a jab to the body.
Metaxas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves out of range.
It seemed like Metaxas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metaxas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Metaxas thuds his shin into the meat of Faria's side.#CL#
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Faria with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Metaxas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Metaxas moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxas.
A short right from Metaxas. #T2#
Metaxas tries to pull guard but Faria forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Faria working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faria misses with a knee strike.
Metaxas is leaning against Faria and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metaxas fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Metaxas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Faria uses from the top position.
Faria working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metaxas's head.
Metaxas is trying to control the position but Faria postures up. #SUB2#
Metaxas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria is looking to work some ground and pound but Metaxas has wrist control.
Faria postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Metaxas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metaxas looking to control.
Faria makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Metaxas is pulling down on Faria's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faria trying to control but Metaxas is working from the bottom.
Faria working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Metaxas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Faria is aware though and is defending well.
Faria postures up in Metaxas's guard and throws a big left but Metaxas blocks it.
Metaxas is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Metaxas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Faria doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Faria manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Metaxas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faria throwing strikes but missing.
Faria trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faria working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#
That has opened up Atlas Metaxas's cut even more.
Metaxas controls Faria momentarily but Faria frees himself. #SUB2#
Metaxas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Faria defends it easily.
Faria makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Faria won't allow Metaxas to get back to his feet.
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 Abbe Faria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas'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#
Faria shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Faria tries to clinch but Metaxas moves out of range.
Good exchange - Faria coming out on top.
Faria finds Metaxas's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Metaxas flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Faria lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Metaxas will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abbe Faria!
A pretty intense looking Abbe Faria took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1##CL#
Metaxas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metaxas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Impallomeni misses with a short punch on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Impallomeni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Metaxas blocks a body shot from Impallomeni.
A short right from Impallomeni.
A short left from Metaxas.
Impallomeni avoids the elbow strike from Metaxas, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Metaxas fails to land.
Metaxas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxas is trying to stall.
Impallomeni misses with a body punch.
Impallomeni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metaxas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Impallomeni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metaxas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Impallomeni circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Metaxas darts in and clinches Impallomeni up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Impallomeni blocks an elbow strike.
Impallomeni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Metaxas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Impallomeni working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impallomeni blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas misses with some punches. #BC2#
Impallomeni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metaxas connects with an inside leg kick.
Metaxas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metaxas throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Impallomeni! But no joy.
Impallomeni tries to clinch up
and Metaxas counters with a right hand to the body.
Impallomeni shoots for a takedown but Metaxas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Impallomeni looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metaxas is fending him off so far but Impallomeni persists. Nope, Metaxas circles away and we're back to standing.
Metaxas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Metaxas scores with a decent looking hook.
Metaxas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metaxas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metaxas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metaxas keeps the fight on the outside.
Impallomeni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Metaxas throwing a counter right hand but Impallomeni manages to avoid it.
Impallomeni tries to clinch but Metaxas is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Metaxas.
Impallomeni lands with a kick to the temple. Metaxas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas scores with a hook to the body. Impallomeni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metaxas.
Impallomeni shoots and misses
and Metaxas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Impallomeni is rocked!
Atlas Metaxas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenone Impallomeni.
Impallomeni bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Metaxas comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Impallomeni falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Impallomeni was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas Metaxas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Atlas Metaxas thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: BRFC: New Years Eve Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puchowski.
Metaxas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puchowski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metaxas.
Puchowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puchowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Metaxas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puchowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metaxas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puchowski throws a right hand that misses
and Metaxas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metaxas.
Puchowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puchowski. That did some damage!
Puchowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Puchowski duly obliges.
Puchowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metaxas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puchowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metaxas moves away from the strike by Puchowski.
A counter left hand to the body from Metaxas misses its target.#T1#
Puchowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metaxas counters with a big head kick but Puchowski shrugs it off.
Puchowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Metaxas's head.
Puchowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metaxas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puchowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Metaxas clinches with his opponent.
Metaxas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metaxas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Puchowski is trying to force a seperation but Metaxas has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Metaxas.
Metaxas scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Puchowski manages to break the clinch.
Puchowski misses with a wild body shot.
Metaxas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puchowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metaxas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puchowski thinking.
Puchowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puchowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metaxas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puchowski's knee momentarily.
Puchowski looks winded!#T2#
Metaxas throws a leg kick which misses Puchowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Puchowski tries to avoid it.
Puchowski misses with a left hand
and Metaxas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Puchowski really felt that one!
Puchowski walks into a left hand. #KD#
Metaxas lands a big right hand that sends Puchowski crashing to the mat! Metaxas stays standing though and waves Puchowski back to his feet!#ROC#
Puchowski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ezekiel Puchowski has been cut.
Metaxas feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Puchowski collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atlas Metaxas!
A victorious Atlas Metaxas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 53
Date: Sep 28, 2016

#R1#
Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Reilly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Metaxas sprawling to the canvas! Metaxas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reilly finish him?! #ROC2#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Metaxas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly moves in close and cracks Metaxas with a massive right hand! Metaxas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
A victorious Iain Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Skif cracks Metaxas with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas throws a low kick, looking for Skif's leg but Skif calmly moves out of range.
Metaxas slips a jab from Skif.
Skif connects with a crisp jab.
Metaxas lands with a shot to the body.
Metaxas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skif thinks about the counter body kick.
Skif misses with a straight right.
Metaxas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skif moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metaxas.
Skif misses the body punch
and Metaxas counters with a body kick that stops Skif in his tracks momentarily.
Metaxas throws the left hand but Skif avoids the punch easily.
Skif circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Skif was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metaxas throws a poor cross that misses
and Skif counters with a good, hard body kick but Metaxas shrugs it off.
Skif tries to land a front kick but Metaxas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skif connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skif. Metaxas does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Skif moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metaxas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Skif.
Skif lands a nice shot that snaps Metaxas's head back.
Skif just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif misses with a body shot.
Metaxas wants to clinch up but Skif keeps it at a distance.
Skif throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Skif misses.
Metaxas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metaxas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metaxas lands a nice shot that snaps Skif's head back.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Skif feints a counter leg kick.
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skif.
Metaxas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skif just manages to avoid it.
Skif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skif jabs Metaxas right on the nose. Metaxas blinks but takes it well.
A punch lands to the side of Metaxas 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
Atlas Metaxas's cut is getting worse.
Skif swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range. #KD2#
Skif cracks Metaxas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skif has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Metaxas to stand back up!#ROC2#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas throws a jab when Skif was well out of range.
Oh Metaxas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skif misses with an uppercut. Metaxas saw that one coming.
Metaxas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skif. Skif obviously looking to wear him down.
Skif cracks Metaxas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Metaxas falls to his knees and Skif doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Skif!

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

#R1#
Metaxas tries to clinch but Stampfer moves out of range.
Stampfer lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas feints and then cracks Stampfer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stampfer down. #CL#
Stampfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stampfer digs a right hand into Metaxas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metaxas's gas tank.
Stampfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metaxas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stampfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metaxas backwards.
Stampfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metaxas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stampfer. #TD#
Stampfer has Metaxas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stampfer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Metaxas tumbling to the mat - Stampfer dives into Metaxas's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stampfer landing with the ground and pound.
Stampfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Stampfer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Metaxas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stampfer has managed to get both his arms back between Metaxas's legs - danger averted.
Stampfer is in close to Metaxas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stampfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stampfer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stampfer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metaxas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Stampfer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Metaxas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stampfer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stampfer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stampfer wants to control from the top but Metaxas keeps moving.
Stampfer scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2##SUB2#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stampfer throwing strikes but missing.
Metaxas controls Stampfer momentarily but Stampfer frees himself. #SUB2#
Metaxas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stampfer defends it easily.
Stampfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stampfer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stampfer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stampfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metaxas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stampfer stays in close to Metaxas's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampfer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stampfer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Stampfer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Metaxas has locked up a guillotine! Metaxas's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stampfer is holding on here and Metaxas must be using up a lot of energy. Stampfer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Metaxas gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Germano 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.
Metaxas moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano missing with a left hand there. Metaxas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metaxas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metaxas pinned against the cage. Metaxas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metaxas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Germano tries to counter with a takedown but Metaxas is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas swings for the body but Germano moves out of range.
Germano just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germano.
Metaxas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metaxas throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Germano looks for a takedown but Metaxas sprawls well.
Metaxas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Germano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Germano closes the distance and clinches up with Metaxas, looking for a takedown. Germano pushes Metaxas against the cage but Metaxas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Metaxas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metaxas wants it to stay on the feet.
Metaxas tries to counter with a clinch but Germano shakes him off and moves away.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Metaxas.
Germano shoots in for a double leg but Metaxas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Metaxas defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Metaxas counters with a body kick.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metaxas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Germano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Germano 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.
Metaxas throws a head kick but Germano moves out of range. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Metaxas.
Metaxas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Germano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metaxas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Germano's knee momentarily.
Germano tries to move into range but Metaxas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
Metaxas throws a sloppy head kick and Germano moves out of range easily.
Germano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metaxas's hands.#CUT#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metaxas tries to clinch up.
Germano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metaxas but Metaxas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Germano avoids the body shot from Metaxas.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Metaxas moved out of range.
Germano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Germano shoots for a double leg takedown but Metaxas sprawls well. He's pushed Germano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Germano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Metaxas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Germano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Germano looks to land a left hand but Metaxas moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metaxas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Germano misses.
Metaxas lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
A big head kick from Metaxas and Germano is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#
Germano is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metaxas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metaxas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oh Germano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metaxas wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Metaxas defends well.
Germano seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB#
Germano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Metaxas uses it to pass to side control.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Germano is working hard here to advance position.
Metaxas moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Germano is looking for a sweep.
Metaxas advances to full mount.
Metaxas looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metaxas takes Germano's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Atlas Metaxas dominated that round.
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#
Germano slips a jab from Metaxas.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Metaxas should have avoided that one.
Metaxas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metaxas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metaxas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano lands a jab to the nose.
Metaxas wants to land a leg kick but Germano is out of range.
Germano moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Germano with that takedown attempt.
Metaxas throws a big counter head kick but Germano avoids it with no problem.
Metaxas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas misses with a kick to the body.
Germano with a poor takedown
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
And Metaxas responds with a good body kick, but Germano manages to step out the way in time.
Germano avoids the head kick by Metaxas. #T1##CL2#
Metaxas rushes Germano and presses him up against the cage.
Germano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
Metaxas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Germano's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Germano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Germano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it. #T2#
Germano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Germano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metaxas walks away with a smile on his face. Germano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metaxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Germano.
Metaxas just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Metaxas slips the punch.
Germano jabs at Metaxas's body.
Germano lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Germano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy. #SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Metaxas wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SUB#
Germano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metaxas has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metaxas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano stands and throws Metaxas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Metaxas regains half guard.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metaxas keeping control of the position.
Rui Rodrigo Germano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metaxas tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.
Metaxas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Metaxas moves into full guard.
Germano is looking to work some ground and pound but Metaxas has wrist control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage.
Metaxas looking to control.
Metaxas pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metaxas has Germano pulled in close to control his posture.
Metaxas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Germano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Germano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Germano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but Metaxas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metaxas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metaxas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metaxas misses with a two punch combination.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metaxas blocks a jab.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano shoots in but Metaxas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metaxas throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
Germano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Germano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metaxas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rui Rodrigo Germano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metaxas ducks right into an uppercut from Germano. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Metaxas. That snapped Germano's head back. #CL2#
Metaxas instigates a clinch.
Germano working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas can't find room to land a body shot as Germano controls the action.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Germano is trying to maintain a safe position but Metaxas gets an underhook and turns Germano into the cage.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas prevents a body shot from Germano.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Metaxas. #T2#
Germano tries to work over Metaxas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut is getting worse.
Germano misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas takes a shot to the head.
Germano is pushing Metaxas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Germano tries a body shot but Metaxas blocks it. #T3#
Metaxas tries to throw a body punch but Germano avoids it by throwing Metaxas back against the cage.
Germano lands a body punch.
Germano misses with some punches.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Germano prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Atlas Metaxas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Germano misses with some punches.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Germano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Germano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metaxas as Germano tries to tie him up.
Metaxas misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Metaxas.
Good body shot from Germano.
A right hand to the body from Metaxas.
Germano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metaxas prevents it.
Germano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Metaxas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Germano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Germano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metaxas is defending well.
Germano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metaxas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Metaxas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metaxas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germano's elbow.
Germano blocking some punches.
Germano scores with a shot to the side of Metaxas's head.
Germano lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metaxas tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Germano throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Germano tries to score a body lock takedown but Metaxas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Metaxas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metaxas 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41
Date: May 18, 2016

#R1#
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Metaxas sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly goes for a double leg but Metaxas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metaxas continues to drive forward.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Metaxas is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Metaxas counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Metaxas with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Metaxas clinches. #BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
letting Metaxas counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Metaxas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Reilly stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Metaxas throws up his legs and catches Reilly in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Reilly tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Metaxas! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atlas Metaxas!
During a confident post fight interview, Atlas Metaxas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ataman. That's going to slow Metaxas down.
Ataman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metaxas throws a head kick that misses.
Ataman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Metaxas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ataman connects with a jab.
Ataman tests Metaxas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metaxas swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.#CL#
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas. #T1#
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ataman backwards.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Ataman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metaxas is defending well for now.
Metaxas working aggressively here.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metaxas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metaxas is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Ataman.
Metaxas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metaxas.
Metaxas lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Good body shot from Metaxas.
Ataman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Metaxas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Metaxas looking to slow down the pace here.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metaxas scores with a shot to the side of Ataman's head.
Ataman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Ataman.
Ataman wants to stall.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Ataman letting Metaxas take a breather here.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metaxas throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Metaxas - that landed with a thud. #TD#
Metaxas gets control of Ataman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Metaxas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ataman wanted to stand there but Metaxas had control of the position.
Ataman stays in close to Metaxas's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ataman is fighting to break Metaxas's control of his arms but Metaxas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Ataman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ataman avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Metaxas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Metaxas has a closed guard, preventing Ataman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergiusz Ataman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atlas Metaxas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ataman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metaxas.#CL#
Metaxas takes the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Metaxas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ataman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metaxas just leaning against Ataman, taking a breather.
Ataman misses with a knee to the head.
Metaxas has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Metaxas blocks an uppercut.
Metaxas misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Ataman prevents a body shot from Metaxas.
Metaxas jumps guard but Ataman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Metaxas trying to stall but Ataman improves his position.
Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metaxas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
A short right from Metaxas on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Metaxas.
Metaxas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Metaxas pulls guard.
Ataman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Metaxas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Metaxas has his feet on Ataman's thighs here. He's pushed Ataman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ataman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Atlas Metaxas!
Atlas Metaxas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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