PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quint Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingham has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mercer
vs
Bingham

185 cm
22
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

180 cm
24
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Adam's NORTHERN WILD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quint Bingham!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mercer scores with a takedown into Bingham's guard.
Mercer postures up and lands a big shot to Bingham's brow.

Bingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bingham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bingham working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercer lands a couple of elbows.
Mercer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mercer postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mercer landing with the ground and pound.
Mercer distracts Bingham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bingham is trying to keep Mercer in close.
Mercer distracts Bingham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Bingham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingham is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mercer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer postures up in Bingham's guard and throws a big left but Bingham blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer chips away with some ground and pound.
Mercer postures up and lands a big shot to Bingham's brow.
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Bingham.
Mercer trying to control but Bingham is working from the bottom.
Bingham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bingham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercer!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Mercer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bingham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bingham is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
Bingham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bingham slips nicely into half guard.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mercer keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bingham is working for a submission of some sort.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bingham.
Bingham is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mercer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bingham slips a nice elbow through Mercer's hands, connecting with Mercer's forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bingham wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Bingham from controlling successfully.
Bingham tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vic Mercer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bingham misses with a double jab.
Mercer throws the kick towards the body but Bingham avoids it.
Bingham blocks a jab.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bingham throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.

Bingham decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mercer wants to control but Bingham is keeping busy.
Bingham is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bingham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mercer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bingham.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bingham.
Bingham wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercer keeping hold of Bingham's head, controlling as best he can.
Bingham trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away.

Mercer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer wants to control but Bingham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bingham moves into full mount! Mercer won't be happy about that!
Bingham scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.
Bingham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bingham scoring with strikes but Mercer is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bingham controlling from the full mount.
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!
BOOM! Bingham connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mercer is trying desperately to improve position.
Bingham landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bingham trying to control but Mercer is having none of it.
Bingham working Mercer over with strikes here.
Bingham lands with some strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is bucking up trying to escape but Bingham cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bingham cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Mercer is rocked!
Mercer is looking to improve his position but Bingham isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bingham looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Mercer covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quint Bingham!
Quint Bingham took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Adam's NORTHERN WILD for their support in the buildup to the fight.