PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mercier
vs
Lexus

197 cm
27
247 lbs
7 - 10 - 1

191 cm
30
272 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lexus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lexus throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercier.

Mercier has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lexus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Mercier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mercier is trying to stick to Lexus's back but Lexus is turning into Mercier. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mercier's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lexus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lexus looking to pass the guard.
Lexus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lexus is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mercier has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lexus is looking to defend but Mercier has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lexus! Mercier pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lexus taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reynald Mercier!