Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Meridius misses with a hook. Castellanos ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Castellanos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castellanos defending well as Meridius loads up on a big left hand.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Castellanos is just out of range.
Castellanos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Meridius avoids it.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Meridius misses with a hook to the body
and Castellanos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Castellanos misses its target.
A good leg kick by Castellanos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellanos avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Castellanos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meridius.
Meridius throws a jab when Castellanos was well out of range.#T1#
Castellanos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castellanos throws a lazy uppercut
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Castellanos moves away from the strike by Meridius.
Meridius misses with a body shot
and Castellanos counters with an outside leg kick.
Meridius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
and Castellanos counters with a body kick.
Castellanos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castellanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meridius looks winded!#T2#
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Castellanos counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Meridius walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castellanos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellanos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Castellanos tenderised Meridius's leg. Meridius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castellanos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castellanos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castellanos is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Castellanos counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castellanos counters with a nice leg kick.
Meridius swings widly with a right hand
enabling Castellanos to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius throws a sloppy body shot
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius throws a combination that misses
and Castellanos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Castellanos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Castellanos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Meridius! Castellanos lets Meridius back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Meridius is rocked!
We've been told by Castellanos's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius punishes Castellanos's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws a right hand that misses
and Castellanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4##KD#
Castellanos cracks Meridius with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Castellanos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Meridius to stand back up!
Meridius is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellanos finish him?
Castellanos scoring well with a low kick there.
Meridius seems to have recovered his senses.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellanos.
Meridius wants to clinch up but Castellanos keeps it at a distance.#KD#
Castellanos sends Meridius crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Castellanos is motioning to the referee to let Meridius up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Castellanos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Meridius swings for the body but Castellanos moves out of range.
Castellanos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Meridius avoids it.
Castellanos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meridius.
Castellanos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Castellanos moves away and avoids it.
Meridius missing with a left hand there. Castellanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellanos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meridius throws a body kick that misses.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Castellanos's head but Castellanos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Castellanos is looking to counter punch.
Castellanos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Castellanos.
Castellanos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Castellanos throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Meridius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meridius is leaning against Castellanos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Castellanos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meridius can do to turn this around?#T1#
Castellanos lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius stalls.
Meridius stalling.
Castellanos misses with some punches.
Castellanos throws a punch but it's blocked by Meridius.
Meridius blocking some punches.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castellanos lands a left hand.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Castellanos avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius lands an uppercut.
Castellanos lands an uppercut.#T2#
A short uppercut from Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a punch to the body.
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 body shot lands from Castellanos.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castellanos pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Castellanos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Castellanos is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Meridius moves into the clinch successfully.
Meridius working aggressively here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Meridius in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Castellanos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Castellanos avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Meridius has had enough of the clinch but Castellanos keeps him there for the moment.
Castellanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellanos tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Castellanos back against the cage. #BC#
Castellanos breaks the clinch. #T3#
Meridius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meridius darts in trying to clinch
and Castellanos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meridius is breathing heavily.
Castellanos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castellanos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellanos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meridius stuns Castellanos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Meridius defending well as Castellanos loads up on a big left hand.
Meridius throws a poor cross that misses
and Castellanos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking. #T4#
Castellanos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Castellanos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body kick from Castellanos.
Castellanos misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meridius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castellanos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meridius misses with an uppercut
and Castellanos counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Castellanos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meridius walks into a jab.
Castellanos misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Castellanos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Meridius misses with an uppercut
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Castellanos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Jose Castellanos is winning the standup battle so far.
Meridius missing with a left hand there. Castellanos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellanos is looking to counter punch.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castellanos.
Meridius misses with a jab to the body
and Castellanos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meridius thinking.
Castellanos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Castellanos works the jab nicely.
Meridius misses with a body punch
and Castellanos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Meridius misses with a jab to the body
and Castellanos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castellanos circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Meridius tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Castellanos wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Castellanos!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Castellanos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RISE 171
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Meridius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meridius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a two punch combo.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Meridius blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thibodeaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
A clash of legs there as Meridius blocks the low kick.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Meridius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Darius Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a shot to the body.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Meridius.
Meridius moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Darius Thibodeaux has been cut.
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!
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Meridius lands a slapping body shot.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Meridius.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meridius at a distance.
Thibodeaux looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius lands a two punch combo.
Meridius misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Meridius.
Meridius tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Meridius counter with a right hand. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Meridius's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius jabs at Thibodeaux's body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meridius under the eye.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #CL#
Meridius rushes Thibodeaux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Thibodeaux lands a shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
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 Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Darius Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meridius scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius moves out of range of the leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Meridius instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Meridius. #BC2#
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Meridius throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.#T1#
Meridius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Meridius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thibodeaux has time to react.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thibodeaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meridius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Meridius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tests Meridius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Meridius saw that one coming.
Meridius shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thibodeaux eats them both and turns towards Meridius to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thibodeaux lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Meridius clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Meridius moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Meridius misses its target.#T3#
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Meridius checks a low kick from Thibodeaux.
A combination from Meridius does no damage.
A low kick from Thibodeaux is predictable there
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Meridius. That snapped Thibodeaux's head back.
Meridius cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meridius is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down. #KD#
Meridius lands a left and a right that send Thibodeaux crashing to the mat, dazed. Meridius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
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!
Meridius scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Meridius finish him?
Meridius cracks Thibodeaux with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 158
Date: Apr 02, 2023

#R1#
Carioni throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius tests Carioni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius tries a low kick but Carioni avoids it.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Meridius connects with a leg kick.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carioni is out of range.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carioni 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.
Carioni tries to move into range but Meridius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meridius moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carioni's hands.
Carioni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius sets himself, and Carioni steps forward looking for the clinch! Meridius avoids it this time.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Carioni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Carioni throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Carioni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Meridius swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A clash of legs there as Carioni blocks the low kick.
Carioni scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a leg kick.
Carioni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni misses with a looping right.#T3#
Carioni punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carioni on the side of the head.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Meridius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Meridius colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Carioni as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Meridius is left battered and dazed whilst Carioni and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 150
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Meridius misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Markovic counters with a head kick that drops Meridius to the mat! Meridius scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Meridius is rocked!
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
Oh Meridius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Markovic lands an uppercut, right on the button! Meridius tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
Nedjeljko Markovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RISE 142
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
DKasada lunges at Meridius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meridius's hand.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from DKasada.
Meridius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DKasada misses with a shot to the body
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DKasada misses with a wild combination.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada tries to land a leg kick but Meridius saw it coming and moves away.
Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DKasada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Komedor DKasada has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DKasada throws a low kick but Meridius moves out of range easily.
DKasada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DKasada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from DKasada finds it's way through Meridius's defenses. #T1#
Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
DKasada sizes up Meridius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from DKasada misses.
DKasada lands with a cross.
DKasada lands with an uppercut that bounces Meridius off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from DKasada.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Meridius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
DKasada throws a lazy head kick
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
DKasada lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
DKasada misses with a two punch combination.
DKasada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DKasada jabs Meridius right on the nose. Meridius blinks but takes it well.
DKasada misses with a left hand
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DKasada cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.
DKasada looks to land a combination but Meridius avoids it well.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
A big right from DKasada misses.
A nice side step and Meridius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meridius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DKasada feints a jab promting Meridius to slip. DKasada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Meridius slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DKasada misses with a hook
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
DKasada throws a predictable looking body shot
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DKasada throws out a powerful jab.
DKasada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DKasada misses with a two punch combination.
DKasada catches Meridius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DKasada misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
DKasada misses with a straight left.
DKasada misses with a body kick.
Meridius throws out a counter right but DKasada avoids it with no problem.
DKasada swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DKasada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
DKasada connects with a single shot there.
DKasada throws a lazy uppercut
and DKasada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DKasada misses with a hook to the body
and Meridius scores with a counter punch that sends DKasada to the canvas! Meridius smells blood - he's punishing DKasada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! DKasada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
An out of breath Maximus Meridius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RISE 134
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Miranda misses its intended target.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius defending well as Miranda loads up on a big left hand.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Bruno Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Meridius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miranda throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miranda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Miranda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miranda. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miranda misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Miranda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Miranda has been cut.
Miranda moves to clinch but Meridius breaks away
and Meridius counters with a huge left! Miranda is in big trouble! He's backing up but Meridius isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Miranda from any more damage. A dominating finish by Meridius!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 115
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Meridius walks into a straight right hand from Popara.
Popara misses with an uppercut
and Meridius counters with a stiff right hand.
Popara tries to clinch
and Meridius counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Meridius's head coaches at Punch Fit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Popara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
Nice body punch from Popara.
Popara swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Popara manages to avoid it.
Popara looks to land a right hand but Meridius moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Popara.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
A lazy left from Popara finds it's target.
Popara throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch but Meridius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Popara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara scores with a shot to the body.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Popara lands with a cross.
Popara lands a jab to Meridius's midsection.
Popara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Popara.
Popara moves to clinch but Meridius breaks away
and Popara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popara lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Popara lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Popara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popara throws a right hand that Meridius ducks under and follows up with a left that Meridius also avoids with ease.
Popara throws a predictable looking body shot
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popara swings widly with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popara is looking to clinch but Meridius is avoiding it.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popara lands with a cross. #T4##CL2#
Popara clinches with his opponent.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius is working Popara over against the cage.
Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Popara tries to work over Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Popara.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Popara controls his hands.
Popara blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Popara avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
A short right from Popara.
Meridius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Popara or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popara throws an elbow but misses.
Popara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Popara lands an elbow inside that Meridius shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Meridius controls the action.
Meridius has a couple of punches blocked by Popara. #BC#
Meridius manages to break the clinch.
Popara tries to clinch but Meridius is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Petar Popara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Popara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Popara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Popara moves to clinch but Meridius breaks away
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meridius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Popara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Popara.#T1#
Popara tries to clinch up.
Popara throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
Petar Popara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popara throws a jab when Meridius was well out of range.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meridius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2##CL2#
Popara forces Meridius back against the cage and clinches.
Meridius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Popara.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Popara lands a right hook to the body.
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Popara throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Popara lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popara digs a good hook to Meridius's body. #T3#
Popara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meridius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Meridius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Popara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popara misses the jab.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Popara misses with a combination
and Meridius counters with a left to the body.
Popara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Popara swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4##CL2#
Popara clinches with his opponent.
Meridius blocks an elbow strike from Popara.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a body punch.
Popara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius digs a right hand underneath Popara's ribcage. Popara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Popara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
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!
Meridius prevents a body shot from Popara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Popara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Meridius on the inside.
Meridius lands with a right to the head.
Meridius blocks an elbow strike.
Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Meridius fails to land.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petar Popara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Popara misses with a double jab
and Meridius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Popara gets a clinch.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Popara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Meridius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Popara can turn it around.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Meridius controls the action.
Meridius lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Meridius.
Popara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Meridius controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Popara.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Popara lands an elbow inside that Meridius shrugs off.
Maximus Meridius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meridius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Meridius fails to land. #T1#
Popara blocking some punches.
Popara digs a right hand underneath Meridius's ribcage. Meridius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Popara avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popara throws an elbow but misses.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius pushes Popara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Popara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Popara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Popara.
Nice body punch from Popara - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popara.
Popara tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Popara tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Popara is working Meridius over against the cage.
Popara lands with a light punch inside.
Maximus Meridius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Popara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius digs a right hand into Popara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Popara's gas tank.
Popara digs a right hand into Meridius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Meridius's gas tank.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Meridius controls the action.
Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
Popara lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye. #CUT2#Maximus Meridius's cut is getting worse.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poparas head.
Popara works on Meridius's body with a couple of short punches.
Popara tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Meridius takes an elbow to the temple.
Meridius tries to work over Popara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Popara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Popara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popara lands a body shot.
Popara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meridius.
Meridius misses with some punches. #T3#
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Popara misses with a body punch.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popara works on Meridius's body with a couple of short punches.
Popara lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Popara.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Meridius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Popara.
Popara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meridius.
A short right from Popara on the inside.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meridius.
Popara struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
Popara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Popara lands a body punch.
Popara lands with a left to the head.
Meridius misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Popara.
Popara lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Maximus Meridius's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T4#
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Popara back against the cage.
Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popara lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Maximus Meridius's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Popara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Popara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Meridius's elbow.
Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Meridius prevents a body shot from Popara.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popara.
Popara misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Popara.
Popara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Popara tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Meridius avoids the elbow strike from Popara, against the cage.
Popara is working Meridius over against the cage.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Meridius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Popara blocks a body shot from Meridius.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Popara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Popara has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Popara!
A victorious Petar Popara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022

#R1#
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meridius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Brown misses.
It seemed like Meridius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Meridius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab by Brown.#T1#
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meridius was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Meridius throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brown throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meridius! But no joy.
Brown is looking to wear down Meridius with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meridius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Meridius let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Meridius.
Meridius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Brown. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meridius.
Meridius tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A short right from Meridius on the inside.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Meridius in his tracks for a moment.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
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 nice left hand lands by Meridius.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Meridius - that landed with a thud.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Brown blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Meridius swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Meridius is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Brown.
Brown blocks a body shot from Meridius.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Meridius - that landed with a thud.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown blocking some punches.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Brown.
A short uppercut from Meridius.
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 Robert Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown cracks Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown misses with an uppercut
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Meridius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meridius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meridius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Meridius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meridius moves away.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown thuds his right hand into Meridius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown cracks Meridius with an open hand slap.#T1#
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meridius looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robert Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown tries to clinch but Meridius moves away
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Meridius is out of range and Brown settles back down.
It seemed like Meridius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Meridius is out of range.
Meridius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Meridius counters with a nice right hand that sends Brown toppling to the canvas! Brown scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Meridius finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Meridius lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Meridius breaks the clinch.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Meridius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Meridius lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Brown is rocked!
Brown misses with a hook
and Meridius counters with a huge right that knocks Brown out cold! Meridius is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Meridius!
A victorious Maximus Meridius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 92: Mesquita v Dlask
Date: Aug 21, 2022

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meridius needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meridius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meridius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Meridius counters with a right hand to the body.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
letting Meridius counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Haruki Johnson has been cut.
Meridius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T1#
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Meridius staying out of range there.#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Meridius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson lands a head shot.#T2#
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a low kick as Meridius jumps back.
Johnson misses with a leg kick
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haruki Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Meridius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson closes the distance but Meridius moves to the side
and Meridius counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Meridius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meridius blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haruki Johnson 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#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a left to the body.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Meridius off balance momentarily.
Johnson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Meridius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Haruki Johnson's cut even more.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meridius on the side of the head. #T1#
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson lunges at Meridius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meridius's hand.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson is looking to slow Meridius down with leg kicks.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking. #T2#
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Meridius checks it
and Meridius counters with a nice body shot.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
A big right from Johnson misses.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Meridius in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage.
Haruki Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meridius works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius scores with a shoulder strike.
Meridius digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Johnson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands. #T4#
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Meridius misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Meridius controls his hands.
Meridius throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Meridius lands a shot to the body.
Meridius lands a right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Meridius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Meridius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meridius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Johnson. #T1#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Meridius counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
A relieved looking Maximus Meridius 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: AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Luge closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luge throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Meridius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luge misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Meridius misses the target.
Luge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Nolte Luge has been cut.
Luge tries to clinch up
and Luge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Luge closes the distance and clinches.
Meridius works on Luge's body with a couple of short punches.
Meridius blocks a body shot from Luge.
Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Meridius digs a right hand underneath Luge's ribcage. Luge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luge looks winded!
Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Meridius breaks from the clinch.
Luge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luge swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Luge misses with a left hand
and Meridius counters with a big right hand! Oh Luge is in trouble here! Meridius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SENSEI FC 19
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Taamasa throws a chopping leg kick but Meridius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Meridius catches Taamasa right on the button with a cross.
Taamasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Taamasa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taamasa tries to clinch up.
Meridius throws a series of strikes that have Taamasa backpedaling.
Taamasa doesn't manage to clinch there - Meridius circles away.
Meridius connects with a crisp jab.
Taamasa moves in looking to clinch but Meridius pushes him off.
Meridius throws a jab when Taamasa was well out of range.
Taamasa tries to land a front kick but Meridius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meridius misses with a hook. Taamasa ducked under it nicely.
Taamasa throws a hook but Meridius avoids it easily.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Taamasa's shoulder, as Taamasa tries to avoid the shot.
Meridius connects with a jab.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Taamasa.
Taamasa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Taamasa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meridius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meridius lands a body shot.
Taamasa throws a head kick but Meridius moves out of range. #T1#
Taamasa is looking to clinch but Meridius is avoiding it.
Meridius swinging wildly here.
Taamasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meridius.
Taamasa misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meridius lands with a nice body punch.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamasa scores with a head kick. Meridius tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Meridius scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius swats away the attempt to clinch by Taamasa.
Meridius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taamasa wants to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Meridius tests Taamasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Taamasa's head but Taamasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamasa misses with a head kick.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Taamasa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamasa misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Taamasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamasa manages to avoid it.
Meridius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meridius swings for the body but Taamasa moves out of range.
Taamasa tries to counter with a clinch but Meridius shakes him off and moves away.
Taamasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meridius misses the jab.
Taamasa tries to land a leg kick but Meridius saw it coming and moves away.
Meridius throws a leg kick but Taamasa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taamasa wants to counter with a clinch but Meridius pushes him away.
Meridius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Meridius lands a nice hook to Taamasa's body. Taamasa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Meridius.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Taamasa.
Taamasa tries to clinch up but Meridius circles away and keeps his distance.
Meridius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taamasa backs up against the cage.
Meridius defending well as Taamasa loads up on a big left hand.
Taamasa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Meridius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Meridius scores with a three punch combo!
Taamasa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meridius scores with a jab.#T3#
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Meridius misses.
Taamasa wants to counter with a clinch but Meridius pushes him away.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamasa is just out of range.
Taamasa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Meridius's head.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Taamasa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Meridius misses.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Meridius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Meridius lands with a right hand.
Taamasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taamasa throws a head kick but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taamasa's head.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taamasa blocks a low kick nicely.
Taamasa steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Meridius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taamasa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taamasa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meridius moves out of range as Taamasa throws a body kick.
Meridius avoids the head kick by Taamasa. #T4#
Meridius lands with a straight right. Taamasa didn't see that one coming.
Taamasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Meridius throws out a powerful jab.
Meridius swings for the body but Taamasa moves out of range.
Meridius misses the jab.
Meridius misses with a combination #CL2#
and Taamasa counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Meridius breaks the clinch.
Meridius misses with a leg kick
and Taamasa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Meridius throws a body punch but Taamasa moves out of range.
Meridius is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taamasa misses with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Meridius.
Taamasa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taamasa moves out of range as Meridius strikes.
Meridius lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taamasa scores with a push kick.
Taamasa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meridius.
Taamasa throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius blocks the body kick.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Taamasa's head but Taamasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meridius lands a jab to the head.
Taamasa wants to clinch.
Taamasa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meridius.
Taamasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Taamasa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taamasa throws a push kick but Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Meridius moves out of range as Taamasa throws a body kick.
Maximus Meridius is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Taamasa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridius looks to land a combination. Taamasa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meridius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamasa can do to turn this around?
Taamasa swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Taamasa throws a push kick but Meridius slaps the foot to one side.
Taamasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meridius blocks a head kick by Taamasa. #T1#
Taamasa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taamasa misses with a head kick.
Meridius avoids a kick to the body.
Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taamasa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meridius.
Taamasa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Meridius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taamasa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taamasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius lands a right hook to the body.
Taamasa walks into a jab.
Meridius misses with a body shot.
Meridius throws a lazy right hand but Taamasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meridius throws a jab when Taamasa was well out of range.
Meridius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Meridius thuds a left hand into Taamasa's body.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taamasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Taamasa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Meridius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Meridius.
Meridius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamasa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meridius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taamasa backs up against the cage.
Meridius misses the jab.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses.
Taamasa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meridius.
Meridius moves out of range as Taamasa throws a body kick.
Meridius fails to land with a series of punches.
Meridius throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Taamasa blocks a jab.
Meridius backing away here, and Taamasa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Taamasa drops his hands momentarily and Meridius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taamasa misses with a head kick.
It looked like Meridius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taamasa.
Meridius keeps the fight on the outside.
Taamasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Taamasa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Meridius checks a low kick from Taamasa.
Taamasa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taamasa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meridius is able to avoid easily.
Meridius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taamasa in his tracks. #T3#
An inside leg kick from Taamasa misses.
Meridius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Meridius. Beautiful body shot.
Meridius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meridius scores with a decent looking hook.
Taamasa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meridius connects with a body shot.
Taamasa tries to clinch but Meridius is having none of it.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Taamasa tries to clinch but Meridius moves out of range.
Taamasa moves in looking to clinch but Meridius pushes him off.
Taamasa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taamasa moves out of range as Meridius strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meridius.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meridius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius throws a body punch but Taamasa moves out of range.
Taamasa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meridius misses with the combination.
Taamasa tries to counter with a clinch but Meridius shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Meridius lands an overhand right.
Taamasa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Meridius misses with a wild combination.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Taamasa's head but Taamasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamasa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taamasa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taamasa throws a wild body kick that Meridius sees coming a mile off.
Meridius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taamasa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meridius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Meridius misses its target.
Taamasa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taamasa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamasa is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut there from Meridius.
Taamasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Meridius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taamasa wants to clinch up but Meridius keeps it at a distance.
Taamasa drops his hands momentarily and Meridius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Meridius.
A big left from Meridius misses.
Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Meridius.
A punch combination from Meridius misses.
Meridius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taamasa.
Taamasa misses with a head kick.
Taamasa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Meridius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meridius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taamasa doesn't seem bothered though.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Taamasa moves away and avoids it.
Meridius blocks the body kick.
Taamasa throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Meridius lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamasa swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taamasa staying out of range there.
Taamasa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Meridius.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meridius. Taamasa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Meridius throws the left hand but Taamasa avoids the punch easily.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Taamasa's head but Taamasa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meridius thuds his right hand into Taamasa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Meridius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taamasa doesn't seem phased though.
Taamasa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Meridius rather than just go for the knockout.
Taamasa throws a head kick but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meridius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meridius darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meridius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taamasa misses with a body kick.
Taamasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius lands an overhand right.
Meridius throws out a powerful 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!
Meridius scores with a jab to the head.
Taamasa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taamasa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamasa throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Meridius jabs at Taamasa's body.
Taamasa ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Taamasa. Those never looked like landing.
Taamasa throws a body kick that misses.
Meridius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taamasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taamasa throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Meridius does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Taamasa.
Taamasa moves out of range as Meridius strikes.
Taamasa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meridius takes a swing at Taamasa's ribcage but misses.
Taamasa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taamasa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taamasa swinging wildly here.
Meridius lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Meridius digs a good hook to Taamasa's body.
Meridius lands with a shot to the body.
Taamasa wants to clinch.
Meridius lands a nice shot that snaps Taamasa's head back.
Taamasa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taamasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a low kick as Taamasa jumps back.
Meridius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meridius scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Taamasa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taamasa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Meridius.
Taamasa lands an elbow just above Meridius 's eye.
Meridius throws a punch but it's blocked by Taamasa. #T4#
Meridius blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
A hook to the body from Meridius.
Meridius works on Taamasa's body with a couple of short punches.
Taamasa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taamasa backwards.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taamasa backwards.
Meridius pushes Taamasa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taamasa throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Meridius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taamasa's hands.
Taamasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taamasa tries a head kick but it misses.
Mito Taamasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maximus Meridius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Meridius with a jab.
Meridius throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Meridius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meridius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SENSEI FC 13
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
Hase punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meridius.
Meridius slips a jab from Hase.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Hase manages to avoid it.
Meridius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hase slips a jab from Meridius.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Hase moved out of range nicely.
Hase looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick from Hase misses.
Meridius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hase.
Meridius works the jab nicely.
Hase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hase throws a right hand that Meridius ducks under and follows up with a left that Meridius also avoids with ease.
Hase pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Meridius back to the cage. Hase follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hase fails to land with a series of punches.
Hase misses with a two punch combination.
Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hase.
Hase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meridius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Hase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hase misses with a wild body shot.
Razan Hase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hase misses with a wild combination.
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Hase.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meridius jabs at Hase's body.
A left lands for Meridius.
Meridius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice jab there from Meridius.
Hase's coach down at Gym Goroshi London was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hase's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hase ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Hase throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hase counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meridius checks a leg kick. #T2#
Hase is looking to chop away at Meridius's legs.
Meridius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hase throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meridius.
Meridius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hase misses with the combination.
Hase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Hase slips the punch.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Hase shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meridius eats them both and turns towards Hase to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hase listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hase is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hase goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body. Hase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meridius throws a jab but it's blocked by Hase.
Hase swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Meridius throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Hase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meridius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hase throws a low kick, looking for Meridius's leg but Meridius calmly moves out of range.
Hase misses with a body shot.
A big right from Meridius misses.
Meridius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meridius lands a jab to Hase's midsection.
Hase misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meridius. Hase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hase takes a swing at Meridius's ribcage but misses.
Meridius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hase momentarily.
Hase moves out of range as Meridius strikes.
Hase misses with a straight right.
Hase throws a looping overhand right but Meridius ducks down to avoid it.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Hase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Hase. #T4#
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Hase.
Meridius misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius staying out of range there.
Meridius throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Hase coming out on top.
Hase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meridius throws a body punch but Hase moves out of range.
Hase unleashes a big counter combination but Meridius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hase misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Hase.
Meridius throws a hook but Hase blocks it.
Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hase.
Hase looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Meridius throws a big shot that misses.
Meridius scores with a jab.
Meridius digs a good hook to Hase's body.
Hase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Razan Hase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
That's time! Meridius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Meridius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hase.
Decent striking displayed by Meridius there.
Meridius throws a hook but Hase avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Hase 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Hase misses
and Meridius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hase misses with an uppercut.
Meridius misses with an uppercut. Hase saw that one coming.
Hase misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Hase throws a counter combo.
Hase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hase throws a hook to the side of Meridius's head but Meridius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Razan Hase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meridius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Meridius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hase throws a chopping leg kick but Meridius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hase throws a big shot that misses.
Hase digs a good hook to Meridius's body.
Sloppy strikes from Hase. Those never looked like landing.
Razan Hase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meridius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hase sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meridius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hase tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hase swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hase slips under a jab from Meridius.
It seemed like Hase was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hase closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hase throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius scores with a sloppy right hand. Hase should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Hase - just one landing.
Hase misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hase.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Hase manages to avoid it.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hase moves away.
Hase throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Hase lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Meridius.
Meridius misses with a wild body shot.
Hase throws out a leg kick but Meridius moves out of range and Hase only half commits.
Hase tries a low kick but Meridius avoids it.
Hase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hase.
Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Hase's shoulder, as Hase tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hase. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hase.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Hase misses its intended target.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meridius.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hase avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hase feints a counter leg kick.
Hase does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hase slips under a jab.
Hase tries a head kick but it misses.
Hase just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius punishes Hase's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Meridius as he checks the leg kick.
Meridius misses with an uppercut. Hase saw that one coming.
Hase on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hase swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Hase thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hase pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Meridius.#T3#
Meridius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hase counters with a nice uppercut.
Meridius checks a leg kick.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body. Hase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Hase does no damage.
Hase is breathing heavily.
Meridius scores with a hook.
Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Hase slips a straight right by Meridius.
No joy there for Hase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Hase misses.
Hase moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hase throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Meridius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meridius misses with an uppercut. Hase saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius punishes Hase's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius looks to throw the jab but Hase is out of range.
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Hase. #T4#
Hase stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hase has time to react.
Hase takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hase ducks right into an uppercut from Meridius.
Meridius throws a hook but Hase avoids it easily.
Hase on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meridius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hase. Meridius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hase misses with a straight left.
Meridius with a nice cross.
Meridius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hase misses with a wild body shot.
Hase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meridius.
Meridius scores with a hook to the body. Hase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Meridius jabs at Hase's body.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Hase moves away and avoids it.
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 Meridius will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximus Meridius's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hase throws a leg kick but Meridius checks it.
A big right from Hase misses.
Meridius throwing a counter right hand but Hase manages to avoid it.
Hase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hase misses with a series of wild punches.
Hase has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hase misses with a double jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Meridius as he connects with a hook.
Meridius looks to land a right hand but Hase moved out of range.
Hase moves out of range of the strikes.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Hase takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the body from Hase misses
enabling Meridius to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hase takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hase swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Hase.
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!
No joy there for Hase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hase jabs Meridius to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Hase throws a solid leg kick but Meridius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hase.
Meridius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Meridius misses.
Hase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Hase's shoulder, as Hase tries to avoid the shot.
Hase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meridius manages to avoid it.
Hase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Meridius finds it's way through Hase's defenses.
Hase throws a poor cross that misses
letting Meridius counter with a right hand.
Hase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meridius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Hase misses with a body shot.
Meridius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hase on the side of the head.
Hase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Hase.
Hase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hase! But no joy.
Hase takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hase.#T2#
Hase throws a big shot that misses.
Meridius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meridius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hase misses with a wild body shot.
Meridius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meridius missing with a left hand there. Hase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Hase misses
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meridius lands with a straight right. Hase didn't see that one coming.
Hase scores with a three punch combo!
Hase throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hase blocks a jab.
Hase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius throws a shot from downtown. Hase moves away and avoids it.
Hase jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Meridius darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meridius slips a jab from Hase.
A big right from Hase misses.
Meridius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meridius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meridius throws a shot to the body.
Meridius misses with an uppercut.
Hase thuds his right hand into Meridius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meridius lands a lovely overhand right.
Meridius with a hook.
Hase swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hase does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meridius connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Hase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Hase misses.
Meridius is looking to counter punch.
Meridius staying out of range there.
Hase misses with a wild body shot.
Hase lands a slapping body shot.
Hase misses with a hook.
Meridius throws a body shot but no joy.
Hase lands a nice shot to the body.
Hase looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Hase scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Meridius takes a swing at Hase's ribcage but misses.
Hase doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meridius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hase manages to avoid it.
Hase is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hase misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meridius's corner calls for a 1-2. Meridius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hase swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Hase misses with a leg kick
and Meridius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meridius blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maximus Meridius.
I think Meridius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SENSEI FC 5
Date: Jan 01, 2022

#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chikage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Chikage.
A short left from Chikage.
Chikage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Meridius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meridius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meridius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chikage misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius pushes Chikage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.
Chikage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chikage tries to work over Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Chikage fails to land.
Chikage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Chikage.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chikage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikage backwards.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Chikage controls the action.
Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Chikage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chikage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chikage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius misses with some punches.
Meridius working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Chikage fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius lands with a left to the head.
Meridius misses with a punch on the inside.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Chikage avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the cage. #T2#
Chikage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meridius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chikage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
Chikage lands a hook that snaps the head of Meridius backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chikage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chikage scores with a shot to the side of Meridius's head.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikage misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Meridius.
Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meridius.
Chikage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Meridius.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Chikage pushes Meridius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chikage misses with the head strike.
Meridius is working Chikage over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chikage. #T3#
Chikage takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chikage.
Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chikage backwards.
Chikage misses with the head strike.
Meridius working aggressively here.
Meridius blocks an uppercut.
Meridius lands a left hand.
Meridius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Meridius lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Meridius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chikage misses with an uppercut.
Chikage moves forwards but Meridius connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#Chikage is rocked!
Meridius lands a glancing blow to the side of Chikage's head.
Oh Chikage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikage misses with a hook. Meridius ducked under it nicely.
Chikage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Meridius throws a big shot that misses.
Meridius digs a good body shot into Chikage's ribs.
Chikage seems to have got his legs back now.
Meridius lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Meridius throws a looping overhand right but Chikage ducks down to avoid it.
Meridius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meridius throws a hook but Chikage blocks it.
Meridius digs a good body shot into Chikage's ribs.
Chikage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chikage is breathing heavily.
Chikage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Meridius misses.
Meridius misses with a left hand
letting Chikage counter with a right hand.
Meridius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikage cracks Meridius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Meridius tests Chikage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Meridius misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikage misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximus Meridius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Chikage walks into a left hand.
Meridius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikage counters with a two punch combo.
Maximus Meridius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chikage throws a body shot but no joy.
Meridius looks to score with a jab to the body but Chikage is just out of range.
Meridius scores with a jab.
Chikage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meridius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikage.
Meridius lands with a good body shot.
Chikage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meridius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chikage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chikage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chikage slips a straight right by Meridius.
Meridius cracks a nice hook into Chikage's ribs.#T1#
Chikage walks into a stiff left hand from Meridius.
Nice body punch from Meridius. #CL#
Chikage pushes Meridius up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Meridius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meridius tries to move into range but Chikage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meridius ducks under a wild hook from Chikage.
Meridius lands a glancing blow to the side of Chikage's head.
Meridius with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Chikage.
Meridius scores with a shot to the body.
Meridius misses with a straight left.
Chikage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius throws a poor cross that misses
and Chikage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chikage misses with a double jab. #T2#
Chikage throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Meridius misses its intended target. #KD2#
Meridius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chikage sprawling to the canvas! Chikage rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meridius finish him?!
Meridius drops Chikage with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Chikage! Meridius dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Meridius!
Maximus Meridius thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Outlaw Test 3
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Seven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadareishvili.
Seven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nadareishvili.
Seven lands a right hook to the body.
Seven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nadareishvili takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Seven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Seven lands a head shot.#CL2#
Nadareishvili has closed the distance and engaged Seven in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Seven.
Seven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seven misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nadareishvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nadareishvili throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadareishvili with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nadareishvili misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nadareishvili.
Seven is breathing heavily.
Nadareishvili scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Seven throws a head punch that misses.
Seven takes a shot to the head.
Seven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nadareishvili misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Nadareishvili to work.
Nadareishvili lands a shot to the body.
Nadareishvili tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seven's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seven.
Seven scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nadareishvili.
Nadareishvili pushes Seven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadareishvili misses with a knee to the head.
Nadareishvili tries a body shot but Seven blocks it.
Nadareishvili misses with a knee strike.
Seven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nadareishvili tries a knee to the head but Seven blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seven misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seven backwards. #T2#
Seven lands a left hand.
Nadareishvili lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seven.
Nadareishvili misses with a body punch.
Seven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nadareishvili content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Nadareishvili.
Seven working aggressively here.
Nadareishvili holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seven blocks an uppercut.
Nadareishvili displaying some good clinch control by pressing Seven up against the cage.
Seven misses with some punches.
Nadareishvili tries to throw a body punch but Seven avoids it by throwing Nadareishvili back against the cage.
Nadareishvili tries to work over Seven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nadareishvili takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadareishvili is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandre Nadareishvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nadareishvili 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10
Judge George Francis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandre Nadareishvili!

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