PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bennett Mercer (ranked 25324 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 7627 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mercer
vs
Smith

168 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 - 2 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Bennett Mercer has been cut.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Mercer checks it.
Mercer really is a fat lump.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer slips a straight right by Smith.
Mercer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

Smith drops Mercer with a beautiful combination! Mercer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!

Mercer is rocked!
Mercer slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Mercer looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws an overhand right that has Mercer reeling! Smith follows up with more punches and Mercer is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith!