PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Aubin Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Chai Big Chop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubin Mercier comes to the cage accompanied by Classified - Oh Canada. Vic Chai Big Chop told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Aubin Mercier
vs
Chai Big Chop

175 cm
33
160 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Aubin Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vic Chai Big Chop!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aubin Mercier shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Big Chop is trying to defend but Aubin Mercier finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Aubin Mercier is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Chop trying to get back to full guard but Aubin Mercier takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Big Chop tries to reverse the position but Aubin Mercier maintains control.
Big Chop felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aubin Mercier content just to control the position here.
Aubin Mercier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Big Chop to take his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Big Chop do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aubin Mercier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aubin Mercier has the hooks in. Big Chop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Chop tries to escape the position.
Aubin Mercier controls the action.
Big Chop tries to roll but Aubin Mercier sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Big Chop looks winded!
Aubin Mercier seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Aubin Mercier controlling the positon.
Further stalling from Aubin Mercier.

Aubin Mercier looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aubin Mercier has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Aubin Mercier dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Big Chop tries to sprawl but Aubin Mercier drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling the action here.
Aubin Mercier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Aubin Mercier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Big Chop looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Olivier Aubin Mercier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Aubin Mercier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Aubin Mercier.

Big Chop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Big Chop is breathing heavily.
Aubin Mercier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Aubin Mercier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Big Chop looks to move to half guard but instead Aubin Mercier has passed into mount! Damn!
Big Chop can't escape the position.
Aubin Mercier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aubin Mercier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Big Chop to take his back!
Aubin Mercier is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Aubin Mercier continues to hold on tight.

Aubin Mercier has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Big Chop has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Aubin Mercier keeps control of the position easily here as Big Chop tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Aubin Mercier is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Aubin Mercier dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aubin Mercier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Big Chop's half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Aubin Mercier is stinking the place up with his stalling.

Aubin Mercier moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Big Chop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier takes a little break here. Big Chop wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Big Chop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Chop tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aubin Mercier seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Big Chop for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Chop looks to move to half guard but instead Aubin Mercier has passed into mount! Damn!
Aubin Mercier manages to capitalize on a mistake by Big Chop to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aubin Mercier tightening his grip on Big Chop, looking for the choke.
Aubin Mercier controlling from the back.
Big Chop is trying to break free.
Aubin Mercier controlling from the back.
Aubin Mercier continues to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vic Chai Big Chop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olivier Aubin Mercier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Aubin Mercier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aubin Mercier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Aubin Mercier!
During a confident post fight interview, Olivier Aubin Mercier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.