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Event:
SMASH:14.5
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a low kick.
Nimoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from DeMarcus Meridius.
Nimoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeMarcus Meridius walks straight into a right hand from Nimoy - that's dropped him! Nimoy jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save DeMarcus Meridius from any more punishment! DeMarcus Meridius complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonard Nimoy! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 3 A
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Demirci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demirci scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeMarcus Meridius in his tracks. #TD2#
Demirci closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeMarcus Meridius quickly recovers to half guard.
Demirci is looking to advance position but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
Demirci is thwarting DeMarcus Meridius's attempts to control the position.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but DeMarcus Meridius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeMarcus Meridius is just riding it out for now. Demirci eventually gives up the hold.
Well, if Demirci is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Demirci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but DeMarcus Meridius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Demirci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Demirci is trying to control. DeMarcus Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Demirci wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarcus Meridius defends it well.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Demirci trying to control the action but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
Demirci keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeMarcus Meridius defends it well. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting DeMarcus Meridius counter with a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Demirci.
Demirci avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omer Demirci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demirci shoots and misses
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.
Demirci misses with a hook.
Donk. Demirci catches DeMarcus Meridius right on the button with a cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Demirci.#T4#
Demirci walks into a jab.
DeMarcus Meridius looks to land a right hand but Demirci moved out of range.
Demirci shoots in for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius shows good takedown defense.
A counter left hand to the body from DeMarcus Meridius misses its target.
Demirci tries for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius circles away easily
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirci misses with a jab to the body
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body shot.
Demirci looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demirci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeMarcus Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Demirci.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeMarcus Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeMarcus Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximus DeMarcus Meridius will probably get the nod.
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#
Demirci misses the body punch
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeMarcus Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Demirci.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeMarcus Meridius is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeMarcus Meridius. Demirci does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demirci moves away from the strike by DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci misses with an uppercut
and DeMarcus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci shoots and misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Demirci shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in DeMarcus Meridius's guard.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demirci looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demirci is aware though and is defending well.
Demirci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Demirci pushes his legs off easily.
Demirci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeMarcus Meridius trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Demirci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci tries for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius circles away easily
and DeMarcus Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.#T2##TD2#
Demirci gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura here.
DeMarcus Meridius moves into full guard.
Demirci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeMarcus Meridius swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demirci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Demirci from controlling successfully. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Demirci is aware though and is defending well.
Demirci looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Demirci got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demirci has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.
DeMarcus Meridius seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Demirci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Omer Demirci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demirci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has his foot on Demirci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demirci works his way back into a safe position though.
Demirci forces his way into half guard.
Demirci is trying to control. DeMarcus Meridius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Demirci 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.
#SUB2#
Demirci is looking for a kimura but DeMarcus Meridius is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Demirci to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Demirci on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook.
Demirci misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demirci throws an off balance right hand
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Demirci uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeMarcus Meridius.
Demirci takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demirci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMarcus Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Demirci closes the distance and clinches up with DeMarcus Meridius, looking for a takedown. Demirci pushes DeMarcus Meridius against the cage but DeMarcus Meridius circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarcus Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Demirci scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demirci throws a poor cross that misses
letting DeMarcus Meridius counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omer Demirci.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius stuffs the takedown attempt from Demirci. Demirci gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from DeMarcus Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeMarcus Meridius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Demirci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeMarcus Meridius.#TD2#
DeMarcus Meridius gets caught flat footed, as Demirci shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeMarcus Meridius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping full guard, as Demirci tries to pass.
Demirci is pushing down on DeMarcus Meridius's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeMarcus Meridius is fighting to maintain full guard but Demirci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Demirci is thwarting DeMarcus Meridius's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Demirci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
DeMarcus Meridius trying to control from the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is looking to advance position but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Demirci is trying to control the action in half guard but DeMarcus Meridius is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Demirci is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a sweep. Demirci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius is staying active underneath Demirci, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeMarcus Meridius slaps away a takedown attempt from Demirci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demirci misses with a right hand
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Demirci gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Demirci thinking.
Demirci throws a jab when DeMarcus Meridius was well out of range.
Demirci throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demirci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Demirci throws a hook but DeMarcus Meridius avoids it easily.
Demirci has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeMarcus Meridius slips under a jab.
DeMarcus Meridius works Demirci's body with a nice hook.
Demirci has his takedown stuffed
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demirci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeMarcus Meridius's waist but DeMarcus Meridius gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demirci off to one side.
Demirci shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
Demirci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeMarcus Meridius connects with a right hand. Demirci shakes it off.
DeMarcus Meridius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeMarcus Meridius cracks Demirci with a good jab.
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!
Demirci doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeMarcus Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demirci can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by DeMarcus Meridius. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeMarcus Meridius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
An out of breath Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 FInals Rd 2 A
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice cross by DeMarcus Meridius.
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but DeMarcus Meridius is just out of range.
Booker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Booker. DeMarcus Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to counter the offense by Booker and move into the clinch position.
DeMarcus Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Booker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booker misses with an uppercut.
Booker scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Booker.
Good shot there by Booker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booker with a jab.
Booker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a straight left.
Booker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Booker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Booker misses the jab.
Booker sets himself, and DeMarcus Meridius steps forward looking for the clinch! Booker avoids it this time.
Booker throws a body punch but DeMarcus Meridius moves out of range. #CL2#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and clinches.
Booker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Booker. #BC#
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Booker does it's job there.
Booker lands a nice hook to DeMarcus Meridius's body. DeMarcus Meridius takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Booker misses with a looping right.
Booker lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
DeMarcus Meridius has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Booker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeMarcus Meridius or not.
Booker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Booker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Booker is leaning against DeMarcus Meridius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Booker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius looks winded!
Booker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a body shot but Booker blocks it.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Booker lands with a light punch inside.
Booker scores with a shot to the side of DeMarcus Meridius's head.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Booker controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker.
Booker lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
A short right from Booker on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Booker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booker digs a right hand underneath DeMarcus Meridius's ribcage. DeMarcus Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Booker struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Booker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DeMarcus Meridius can turn it around.
Booker scores with a hook to the body.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius takes a shot to the head.
Booker lands with a short shot to the head.
Booker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius is trying to pull guard but Booker has him pressed against the cage.
Booker lands a right hand.
I was talking to Booker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Booker scores with a shot to the side of DeMarcus Meridius's head. #ROC#DeMarcus Meridius is rocked!
DeMarcus Meridius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Booker walks away with a smile on his face. DeMarcus Meridius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeMarcus Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Booker finish him?
Booker tries to bum rush DeMarcus Meridius with a series of wild strikes but DeMarcus Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeMarcus Meridius is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Booker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeMarcus Meridius loses concentration momentarily and Booker pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! DeMarcus Meridius crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Booker finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reggie Booker!
Reggie Booker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 B
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ginger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ginger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ginger connects with a body shot.
A low kick from DeMarcus Meridius is predictable there
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Ginger.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a looping left.
DeMarcus Meridius takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ginger stuns DeMarcus Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ginger throws a jab when DeMarcus Meridius was well out of range.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius darts in trying to clinch
letting Ginger counter with a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance but Ginger moves to the side
and DeMarcus Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to clinch
letting Ginger counter with a right hand.
Ginger connects with a looping right hand.
Ginger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ginger looks to land a right hand but DeMarcus Meridius moved out of range.#T2#
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from DeMarcus Meridius.
Ginger misses with a straight right.
DeMarcus Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginger misses with a straight right.
Ginger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMarcus Meridius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeMarcus Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ginger counters with a stiff right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ginger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Ginger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ginger throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and DeMarcus Meridius counters by clinching up.
Ginger blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
Ginger lands a nice uppercut.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but DeMarcus Meridius avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage. #T3#
Ginger tries to stall but DeMarcus Meridius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to pull guard but Ginger won't allow it.
DeMarcus Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
DeMarcus Meridius pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeMarcus Meridius is pulling down on Ginger's head. It's preventing any offense from Ginger, at least for the moment.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for subs off his back but Ginger has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ginger. Oh but DeMarcus Meridius has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ginger goes limp - he's gone! DeMarcus Meridius jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
Our winner, Maximus DeMarcus Meridius, 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. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DeMarcus Meridius moves into the clinch.
Booker blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
Booker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Booker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Booker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with the head strike.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shot to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Booker avoids it by throwing DeMarcus Meridius back against the cage.
Booker stalling against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Booker controls the action.
Booker misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeMarcus Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reggie Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Booker throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - DeMarcus Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius looks to throw the jab but Booker is out of range.
Booker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Booker closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right hand.
Booker gets through DeMarcus Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Booker.
Booker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch.
Booker misses with a wild combination.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to counter by clinching up but Booker breaks away and moves out of range.
Booker misses the shot to the body.
Booker lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Booker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeMarcus Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a body shot but Booker blocks it.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Booker. #T2#
Booker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to DeMarcus Meridius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Booker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarcus Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Booker misses with a body shot.
Booker swings for the body but DeMarcus Meridius moves out of range.
A lazy left from Booker finds it's target.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius gets a clinch.
Booker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeMarcus Meridius or not.
Booker lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Booker.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Booker prevents a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booker.
Booker is struggling to control the position.
Booker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with the head strike.
Booker blocking some punches.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Booker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Booker lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Booker.
Booker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Booker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Booker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
DeMarcus Meridius jumps into guard, dragging Booker to the mat.
#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Booker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Booker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Booker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Booker slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Booker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Booker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to control Booker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMarcus Meridius avoid being mounted?
DeMarcus Meridius tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg.
Booker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Booker wants to take a breather but DeMarcus Meridius is having none of it.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to get back to full guard.
DeMarcus Meridius controlling the position well. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Booker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Booker does no damage.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a straight right. Booker didn't see that one coming.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius has managed to clinch.
Booker gets through DeMarcus Meridius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
DeMarcus Meridius ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeMarcus Meridius no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Booker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Booker pushes his legs off easily.
DeMarcus Meridius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeMarcus Meridius tries to get out of the position.
Booker tries to free his leg and advance position but DeMarcus Meridius is retaining full guard. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius working for submissions but it's allowed Booker to get to half guard.
Booker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for DeMarcus Meridius!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to improve his position but Booker isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Booker fails to take his opponent's back.
Booker looking to control and managing it successfully.
DeMarcus Meridius is desperately trying to improve his position but Booker has a good base and remains in mount.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to improve his position but instead Booker has taken his back!
Booker is hanging on to DeMarcus Meridius's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Booker controlling the positon.
Booker is trying to stick to DeMarcus Meridius's back but DeMarcus Meridius is turning into Booker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Booker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by DeMarcus Meridius.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius has gone for a leg lock! Booker slips out almost immediately though and dives into DeMarcus Meridius's guard.#REVB#
Reggie Booker has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Booker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a sweep. Not yet DeMarcus Meridius, not yet.
Booker trying to control but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Booker is aware though and is defending well.
Booker wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position.
Booker wants to stand but DeMarcus Meridius is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
DeMarcus Meridius keeping full guard, as Booker tries to pass.
Booker controlling from the top position. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle here but Booker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
DeMarcus Meridius is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Booker off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Booker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
DeMarcus Meridius gets his hands free as Booker looks to control. #SUB#
Booker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from DeMarcus Meridius. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Booker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus DeMarcus Meridius will probably get the nod.
That's time! DeMarcus Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Booker looks to score with a jab to the body but DeMarcus Meridius is just out of range.
Booker misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and DeMarcus Meridius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Booker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarcus Meridius.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMarcus Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Booker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Booker blocking some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius is trying to pull guard but Booker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Booker tries to throw a body punch but DeMarcus Meridius avoids it by throwing Booker back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Booker.
Reggie Booker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeMarcus Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Booker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
Booker lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Booker breaks the clinch.
Booker stuns DeMarcus Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Booker lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Booker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeMarcus Meridius at a distance.
Reggie Booker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Booker lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Booker dips to his left and cracks DeMarcus Meridius with an uppercut!
DeMarcus Meridius takes a shot right to the bread basket.#KD2#
Booker cracks DeMarcus Meridius with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! DeMarcus Meridius looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Booker finish him?
#ROC2#DeMarcus Meridius is rocked!#CL2#
Booker takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh DeMarcus Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Booker manages to break the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Booker throws a shot to the body.
Jab by Booker.
Booker stuns DeMarcus Meridius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Booker lunges in with a left hook that violently twists DeMarcus Meridius head around and knocks him out cold! Booker hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Booker!
A less than humble Reggie Booker misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rackham goes for a takedown attempt but DeMarcus Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius tries to keep at a distance but Rackham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeMarcus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMarcus Meridius's face.
DeMarcus Meridius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rackham.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham lands a knee to the body.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMarcus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing DeMarcus Meridius back against the cage. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham lands a knee to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands an uppercut.#TD#
Rackham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Rackham's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Rackham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Rackham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius working for a triangle but Rackham defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rackham got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rackham has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rackham is in close to DeMarcus Meridius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rackham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rackham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but DeMarcus Meridius is retaining full guard.
Rackham stays in close to DeMarcus Meridius's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius has his foot on Rackham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rackham works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Rackham throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rackham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rackham got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rackham has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Rackham advances position into side control!
Rackham trying to control the action but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
Rackham cracks DeMarcus Meridius with a big right hand but DeMarcus Meridius just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DeMarcus Meridius regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Rackham there.
Rackham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeMarcus Meridius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rackham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rackham's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is working for a rear naked choke. Rackham is not defending it well and DeMarcus Meridius has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rackham refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rackham's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and pushes Von Slackenfuchs back into the cage.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to force a seperation but DeMarcus Meridius has the dominant position.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to pull guard but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
DeMarcus Meridius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Slackenfuchs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Von Slackenfuchs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Slackenfuchs swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMarcus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Slackenfuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarcus Meridius has double underhooks. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMarcus Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Von Slackenfuchs fails to land.
Von Slackenfuchs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeMarcus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Slackenfuchs's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Slackenfuchs's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a body shot but Von Slackenfuchs blocks it.
DeMarcus Meridius is leaning against Von Slackenfuchs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs working hard to break the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Slackenfuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarcus Meridius has double underhooks.
Von Slackenfuchs blocking some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
DeMarcus Meridius prevents a body shot from Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Von Slackenfuchs breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius pushes Von Slackenfuchs up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a right to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
Von Slackenfuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping busy.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
#T3#
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to get back to striking at distance but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
Von Slackenfuchs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Slackenfuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Von Slackenfuchs fails to pull guard.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Von Slackenfuchs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from DeMarcus Meridius.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
#T4#
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Von Slackenfuchs jumps guard but DeMarcus Meridius stands there with Von Slackenfuchs around his waist. Von Slackenfuchs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
Von Slackenfuchs swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMarcus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Slackenfuchs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeMarcus Meridius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
A head punch on the inside from Von Slackenfuchs fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius dominated that round.
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#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut.
DeMarcus Meridius cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Slackenfuchs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeMarcus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Von Slackenfuchs controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Von Slackenfuchs controls the action.
A right hand to the body from DeMarcus Meridius.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Slackenfuchs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeMarcus Meridius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Slackenfuchs is breathing heavily.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius digs a right hand into Von Slackenfuchs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Slackenfuchs's gas tank.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius. #ROC#Von Slackenfuchs is rocked!
DeMarcus Meridius digs a right hand underneath Von Slackenfuchs's ribcage. Von Slackenfuchs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Slackenfuchs is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMarcus Meridius finish him?
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to drag DeMarcus Meridius to the mat but DeMarcus Meridius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for DeMarcus Meridius.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a big right hand that drops Von Slackenfuchs! The killer instinct kicks in and DeMarcus Meridius finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by DeMarcus Meridius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
DeMarcus Meridius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeMarcus Meridius wants it to stay on the feet.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoffa manages to circle out of the way.
Hoffa ducks under a wild hook from DeMarcus Meridius.
Al Hoffa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
DeMarcus Meridius gets caught napping as Hoffa dives in and scores a takedown. DeMarcus Meridius manages to retain guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but DeMarcus Meridius keeps moving.
DeMarcus Meridius is pulling down on Hoffa's head. It's preventing any offense from Hoffa, at least for the moment.
Hoffa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoffa trying to control but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Hoffa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Hoffa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeMarcus Meridius wants to sweep here but Hoffa controlling him for the moment.
Hoffa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeMarcus Meridius keeping moving, preventing Hoffa from controlling successfully.
Hoffa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeMarcus Meridius working a defensive guard but Hoffa manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoffa is looking to take a break and control but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoffa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoffa controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeMarcus Meridius struggling a bit here.
DeMarcus Meridius is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoffa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hoffa controls the position from side control.#T3#
Hoffa tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeMarcus Meridius's legs.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoffa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeMarcus Meridius can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DeMarcus Meridius gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
DeMarcus Meridius wants to control but Hoffa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Hoffa goes for an armbar but DeMarcus Meridius turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius advances to half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffa manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoffa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoffa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hoffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position for now.
Hoffa trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffa wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position.
Hoffa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeMarcus Meridius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoffa is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Hoffa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Hoffa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffa wants a takedown.
Hoffa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for DeMarcus Meridius.
Hoffa is working for takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeMarcus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoffa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Hoffa.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffa is trying to drag DeMarcus Meridius to the mat but DeMarcus Meridius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffa has DeMarcus Meridius pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeMarcus Meridius manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoffa is breathing heavily.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Hoffa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hoffa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffa.
Still in the clinch, DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius - that landed with a thud.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeMarcus Meridius.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Hoffa avoids it by throwing DeMarcus Meridius back against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffa controls his hands.
Hoffa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeMarcus Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMarcus Meridius effectively controlling the action here.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch in the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeMarcus Meridius prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffa's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
Hoffa blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a left to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right hand.
DeMarcus Meridius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius just leaning against Hoffa, taking a breather.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a shot to the side of Hoffa's head.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffa's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius prevents the takedown attempt.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeMarcus Meridius.
A shot in the inside from DeMarcus Meridius. #TD2#
Hoffa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to roll over but Hoffa keeps him under control.
Hoffa wants to pass the guard but DeMarcus Meridius is defending well. #T4##SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius actively working from the bottom here.
Hoffa is looking to stall here but DeMarcus Meridius recovers full guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but DeMarcus Meridius keeps moving. #SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Hoffa pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hoffa got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoffa has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoffa defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking to clinch.
Hoffa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoffa misses the shot to the body.
Hoffa tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeMarcus Meridius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoffa somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from DeMarcus Meridius as Hoffa shoots in.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Hoffa.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoffa.
You can see the frustration on DeMarcus Meridius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeMarcus Meridius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeMarcus Meridius tries to get out of the position.
Hoffa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from DeMarcus Meridius but he's now mounted!#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hoffa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hoffa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoffa is trying to take his opponent's back.
DeMarcus Meridius manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeMarcus Meridius is pressing down on Hoffa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoffa looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a triangle here. Hoffa is fighting it but it looks tight! DeMarcus Meridius pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hoffa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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