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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haku Men (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fabolous-My Time kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haku Men!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Men tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Men sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Men.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Men looks for the body kick but Mercer saw that one coming.
Men throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Men is looking to clinch.
Mercer cracks Men with an open hand slap.
It looks like Haku Men has been cut.
Men throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Men throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Men misses with a head kick.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Men.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercer tests Men's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Men throws a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Men fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Men tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to stand but Men is controlling his head.
Mercer working the ground and pound.
Mercer is trying to ground and pound but Men uses the momentary lack of control by Mercer to regain half guard.
Men avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
Men trying to hold on to Mercer's head to control him but Mercer postures up.
Mercer slips a nice elbow through Men's hands, connecting with Men's forehead.
Men is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Men avoid being mounted?
Mercer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Mercer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Men defending well though.
Men is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Men works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mercer postures up.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Men is keeping the position.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Men is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Men is proving hard to escape from.
Men controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
Haku Men has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Men looks for the body kick but Mercer saw that one coming.
Men slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Men looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Men is looking to clinch.
Mercer looks to land a combination. Men sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Men moves into the clinch.
Men breaks from the clinch.
Men throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Mercer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Men. That one must have hurt.
Men throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Men.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Haku Men has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Mercer.
Men wants to clinch.
Men forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Men lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Drake Mercer has been cut.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Men misses with a knee strike.
Men with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Men tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Men is breathing heavily.
Men using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mercer prevents Men from improving his position.
Mercer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Men's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Men avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
Mercer lands with a punch from half guard.
Mercer works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Mercer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Men avoids it well.
Mercer lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer clinches up with Men and pushes him back against the cage.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but Mercer blocks with his arms.
Men misses with a knee strike.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Men won't allow it.
Mercer is trying to break free.
Mercer pulls guard successfully.
Mercer pushes Men off and scrambles back to his feet.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer scores with a jab.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Men.
Mercer looks for a takedown but Men sprawls well.
Mercer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Men throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Men looks for the body kick but Mercer saw that one coming.
Men tries to land a leg kick but Mercer saw it coming and moves away.
Mercer gets a takedown into half guard.
Mercer prevents Men from improving his position.
Men won't allow Mercer to pass to mount.
Mercer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mercer thows a huge punch but Men dodges it nicely.
Mercer is trying to control the action in half guard but Men is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mercer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Men won't allow Mercer to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Men blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
Men trying to control here.
Mercer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Men is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mercer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mercer's back!
Mercer showing good submission defense here.
Mercer rolls, trying to escape but Men keeps control of the position.
Men working for the choke.
Men tries to keep control of the position but Mercer is staying busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer showing good submission defense here.
Mercer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Men off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Men go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Men is hanging on to Mercer's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Men's guard. Nice work there by Mercer.
Mercer postures up.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Men holds on and takes a little breather.
Drake Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haku Men has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Men, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Men.
Men tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Men pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer thuds his right hand into Men's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haku Men is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Men.
Men tries to clinch but Mercer moves away
and Mercer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drake Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Men keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Men tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haku Men seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Men tries to clinch but Mercer moves away
and Mercer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Men.
Mercer misses with a hook.
Mercer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Men.
Men tries to clinch up.
Men throws a half hearted mid kick.
Men throws a nice outside leg kick.
Men throws a head kick that misses
and Mercer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Men throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Men pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Men shows good takedown defense.
Men closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mercer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Men has him pressed against the cage.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Men tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Men misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Men throws a head kick that misses
and Mercer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mercer.
Men is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Men looking for a sweep. Not yet Men, not yet.
Men looking to control.
Men is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mercer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Haku Men.
Men tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Men pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Men tries to land a front kick but Mercer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Men pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Men.
Men takes the fight into the clinch.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Men leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Men throws a head kick that misses.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haku Men has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Mercer.
Men tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Men scores with a spinning back kick!
Men takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Men stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Men wants it to stay on the feet.
Men throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Men throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Men.
Men steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercer.
Men throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Mercer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Men lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Men throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Men throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
Men throws a head kick that misses
and Mercer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Men misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercer.
Men tries a knee to the head but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer tries to break free but Men pushes him back against the cage.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Men missing with knees to the body.
Men with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Men throws an elbow but it misses.
Men misses with a knee to the head.
Mercer managing to block the knees to the body from Men.
Haku Men has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Mercer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Men misses with a knee strike.
Mercer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
Men tries to clinch but Mercer moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Men.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Men rushes Mercer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Men is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mercer is defending well for now.
Men has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mercer breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer shoots for a double leg takedown but Men sprawls well. He's pushed Mercer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Men throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Men wants to clinch
and Mercer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Men scores with a head kick.
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 Haku Men.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Mercer!
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energy
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