PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patellar Luxation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mercer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dirty deeds done dirt cheap AC/DC. Patellar Luxation acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mercer
vs
Luxation

190 cm
23
252 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

198 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patellar Luxation!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luxation throws a sloppy head kick and Mercer moves out of range easily.
Luxation keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luxation swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luxation.
Mercer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luxation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luxation explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Luxation gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mercer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mercer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Luxation tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Luxation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxation 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.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Luxation is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luxation is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luxation regains half guard, as Mercer was trying to land strikes.
Luxation is looking to improve his position.
Luxation is concentrating on defense, preventing Mercer from advancing position.
Luxation is not content to let Mercer control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Stu Mercer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mercer doesn't manage to clinch there - Luxation circles away.
Luxation slips under a jab from Mercer.
A shot to the liver by Luxation. Beautiful body shot.
Mercer swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Luxation ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luxation.
Luxation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Luxation does no damage.
Luxation looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Mercer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Luxation stuns Mercer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Luxation misses the target.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Luxation connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Luxation tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luxation manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
Patellar Luxation is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luxation throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Luxation lands with a cross.

It looks like Stu Mercer has been cut.
Luxation misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luxation counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luxation. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mercer moves out of range as Luxation throws a body kick.
Mercer throws a body punch but Luxation moves out of range.
Luxation lands a head shot.
Mercer throws a hook but Luxation blocks it.
Luxation throws a head kick but Mercer moves out of range.
No joy there for Luxation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luxation throws a hook to the side of Mercer's head but Mercer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luxation is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mercer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luxation to the ground. Mercer is now in Luxation's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patellar Luxation dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Luxation lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercer at a distance.

Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Luxation.
Mercer trying to stall but Luxation improves his position.
Luxation scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luxation just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luxation lands with a left to the head.

Mercer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Luxation regains guard.
Luxation preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mercer trying to control but Luxation is working from the bottom.

Mercer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Luxation, up you get!
Luxation cracks Mercer with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luxation sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Luxation misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxation throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Luxation moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mercer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luxation fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luxation lands with a slapping head kick.
Luxation slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Luxation connects with a solid leg kick.
Luxation misses with a hook.
Mercer misses the body punch
and Luxation counters with an inside leg kick.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Luxation keeps it at a distance.
Luxation swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Luxation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luxation slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luxation misses with a kick to the body.

Luxation gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luxation is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Luxation not doing much here.
Mercer is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luxation tries to pass to full mount but Mercer defends it.
Mercer is trying to stand.

Mercer has one foot on Luxation's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mercer takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Luxation.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luxation.
Mercer 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.
Luxation throws a leg kick which misses Mercer's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercer tries to avoid it.
Stu Mercer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luxation on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luxation just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Luxation.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer throws a low kick, looking for Luxation's leg but Luxation calmly moves out of range.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Patellar Luxation seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luxation tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luxation to the ground. Luxation escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luxation to score with a decent uppercut.
Luxation throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Luxation does no damage.
Mercer moves out of range of the body kick from Luxation.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Luxation gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Luxation won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patellar Luxation showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stu Mercer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Luxation scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mercer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luxation. Luxation obviously looking to wear him down.
Luxation looks to throw the jab but Mercer is out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Luxation finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luxation thows a body shot but no joy.
Luxation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Mercer clinches with his opponent.
Luxation has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Luxation can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Luxation fails to land.
Mercer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luxation presses Mercer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mercer pulls guard successfully.
Luxation's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Mercer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Luxation is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luxation lands a left hand.
Mercer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luxation misses with some punches.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Luxation won't allow it.
Luxation tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Luxation softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Luxation.
Mercer wants to break free but Luxation has control.
Luxation misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Luxation gets underhooks to prevent Mercer's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mercer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Luxation wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
My spies in HILITE Fighting Club inform me that Luxation has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mercer being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer keeping full guard, as Luxation tries to pass.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patellar Luxation wasn't active enough on the ground.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luxation.

Stu Mercer's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luxation cracks the inside of Mercer's front leg.
Luxation throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mercer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luxation lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Luxation tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Luxation pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mercer back to the cage. Luxation follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stu Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer walks into a left hand.
Luxation connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercer momentarily.
Luxation lands with a kick to the temple. Mercer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Luxation. Beautiful body shot.
Mercer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luxation's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luxation lands with a slapping head kick.

Stu Mercer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luxation.
Luxation rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luxation waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercer.
Luxation misses with a few strikes there.
Luxation cracks the inside of Mercer's front leg.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luxation as he jumps to the side.
Luxation fails to land with a series of punches.
Patellar Luxation 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.
Luxation lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Luxation throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Luxation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from Luxation.
Mercer tries to bum rush Luxation with a series of wild strikes but Luxation uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Luxation tenderised Mercer's leg. Mercer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luxation.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luxation moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luxation!
Luxation fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luxation looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luxation connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luxation swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patellar Luxation comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luxation winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patellar Luxation!
After winning the bout, Patellar Luxation thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Stu Mercer had this to say: 'I'll smack this fool'.