PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Memorex
vs
Mercier

190 cm
31
226 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

197 cm
30
247 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Brute

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 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reynald Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Memorex misses with a double jab.
Mercier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Memorex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercier.
Mercier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Memorex throws a nice looking combination but Mercier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Memorex throws a body kick that misses.
Mercier throws a right hand that Memorex ducks under and follows up with a left that Memorex also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex misses with a double jab.
Mercier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Memorex counters with a head kick.
Mercier throws a series of punches but Memorex moves out of range.
Memorex takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mercier looks to score with a jab to the body but Memorex is just out of range.
Memorex lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercier circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier misses with a right hand
and Mercier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mercier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Memorex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Memorex thuds a left hand into Mercier's body.
Memorex avoids the head kick by Mercier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier shoots in looking for a takedown. Memorex tries to sprawl out of it but Mercier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Memorex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynald Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mercier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Memorex as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercier misses with the body kick
and Memorex counters with a one-two to the body.
Junk Memorex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercier throws an off balance right hand
and Memorex counters with a nice uppercut.
Mercier misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercier throws a lazy right hand but Memorex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercier throws a head kick but Memorex moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynald Mercier dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mercier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Memorex was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercier.
Mercier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercier misses with a looping left.
Junk Memorex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Memorex counters with a three punch combo that has Mercier backing up. Mercier nods at Memorex to acknowledge the strikes.
Mercier misses with a hook
enabling Memorex to counter with a crisp jab.
Mercier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Memorex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercier doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex misses with a series of wild punches.

Mercier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Memorex's half guard.
Memorex is trying to stand up here but Mercier is controlling him well.

Mercier is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Memorex won't allow Mercier to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Memorex is just riding it out for now. Mercier eventually gives up the hold.
Mercier slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Memorex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memorex is not content to let Mercier control the position.
Mercier is controlling the pace.

Mercier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memorex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercier thows a huge punch but Memorex dodges it nicely.
Mercier trying to mount his opponent but Memorex defends it.
Mercier is keen to just control but Memorex is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Mercier seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reynald Mercier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Memorex throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercier.

Mercier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mercier stands and throws Memorex's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Mercier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Memorex, who protects the arm well.

Mercier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mercier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mercier tries for a kimura but Memorex is defending well.

Mercier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Memorex, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Memorex, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Memorex's face as Mercier controls the position.
Mercier wants to control but Memorex is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Memorex sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mercier throwing strikes but Memorex manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mercier works his way to full guard. Good work.

Memorex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mercier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Memorex has managed to get both his arms back between Mercier's legs - danger averted.
Mercier is pulling down on Memorex's head to control his posture.
Junk Memorex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynald Mercier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mercier working for a triangle but Memorex defends it easily.
Memorex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercier on the ground.

Mercier is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Memorex frees his head nicely. Oh but Mercier has switched to an armbar! Memorex is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Reynald Mercier!