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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Mercy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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202 cm
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Melvin Mercy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercy fakes the leg kick and cracks Dassler in the body.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mercy loads up on a big right hand but Dassler slips the punch.
Mercy throws a body shot but no joy.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dassler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dassler moves out of range as Mercy throws a body kick.
Dassler blocks a head kick by Mercy.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dassler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dassler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercy avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy tries a head kick but it misses.
Dassler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercy throws a head kick but Dassler moves out of range.
Dassler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dassler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mercy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mercy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mercy!
Dassler manages to get back to half guard.
Dassler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercy's guard.
Mercy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mercy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dassler on the ground.
Dassler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dassler, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercy is posturing up here but Dassler has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mercy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mercy has to tap! Slick submission there by Dassler!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adi Dassler!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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