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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Mercer (ranked 6190 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinwon Park (ranked 6188 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bennett Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sinwon Park!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mercer to the ground. Park is now in Mercer's guard.
Park showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Park is controlling him.
Park forces his way into half guard.
Mercer taking some punishment here, with Park in his half guard.
Park seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer taking some punishment here, with Park in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Park in particular looking to stall.
Mercer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercer is trying to get back to full guard.
Park controlling the action here.
Mercer trying to hold on to Park's head to control him but Park postures up.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Park has control of the leg.
Park controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ground and pound from Park.
Park seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Park has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Park trying to control the pace.
Park tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mercer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Park seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Park is nestled in close to Mercer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park wants to stand up but Mercer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mercer is trying to control but can't.
Park stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Mercer to get to his feet.
Park misses with a body kick.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Park manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Park feints the counter takedown.
Mercer really is a fat lump.
Park clinches.
Park has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mercer uses from the top position.
Park looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Park's closed guard. He's half up but Park has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Park pivots and extends the arm, Mercer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Park! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinwon Park!
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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
29% |
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