Pulse 55 - Mercer vs Palmares PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baal Thackeray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is From Ashes to New - I Will Show You. Baal Thackeray 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!

Bishop
vs
Thackeray

189 cm
25
206 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baal Thackeray!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thackeray lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.

Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Thackeray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thackeray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thackeray wants to break free but Bishop has control.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray working hard to break the clinch.
Thackeray throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Thackeray fails to land.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Thackeray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bishop ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bishop no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Thackeray.

Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thackeray trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thackeray for as long as he can get away with.

Bishop stands up from Thackeray's guard - Bishop perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thackeray scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thackeray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Thackeray's guard.
Thackeray working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bishop's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thackeray is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Thackeray wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bishop is stalling in the full guard.
Thackeray is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thackeray keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
Bishop lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thackeray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thackeray working a defensive guard here.

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

Bishop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thackeray pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thackeray.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Thackeray avoids the damage to the body.
Thackeray is trying to force a seperation but Bishop has the dominant position.
Thackeray misses with a punch on the inside.

Bishop has clasped his hands together around Thackeray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Bishop stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thackeray!
Thackeray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thackeray has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thackeray. Thackeray obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Thackeray pushes him off.
A jab from Thackeray does it's job there.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Thackeray has cracked Bishop with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Thackeray lands another huge swinging hook and Bishop tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bishop, before Thackeray can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baal Thackeray!
Baal Thackeray decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Ganador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ganador comes to the cage accompanied by We Will Rock You. Luis Ganador could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jendri Pitoy Jr's chin.

Ganador
vs
Pitoy Jr

200 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Ganador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jendri Pitoy Jr!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganador slips a jab and a cross from Pitoy Jr.
Ganador tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pitoy Jr manages to circle out of the way.

Ganador gets a takedown into half guard.
Pitoy Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Ganador sits in half guard.
Pitoy Jr is trying to stand up here but Ganador is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pitoy Jr has one foot on Ganador's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Pitoy Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ganador shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitoy Jr as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Ganador's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ganador with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitoy Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitoy Jr lands a nice hook to Ganador's body. Ganador takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ganador.
Ganador shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pitoy Jr pinned against the cage. Pitoy Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pitoy Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ganador. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ganador is breathing heavily.
Pitoy Jr cracks Ganador with a good jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitoy Jr drops Ganador with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ganador looks back up at him and smiles so Pitoy Jr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Pitoy Jr moves into the clinch.

Pitoy Jr jumps guard and drags Ganador to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Pitoy Jr pushes Ganador off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ganador fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitoy Jr grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ganador takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Pitoy Jr cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy Jr!
In his post fight interview, Jendri Pitoy Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Da Wrestler Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Clifford
vs
Wrestler Killa

188 cm
23
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, AJ Clifford !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Da Wrestler Killa!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa throws a good cross that connects.
Killa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Clifford moves out of range easily.
Clifford throws a chopping leg kick but Killa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Killa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Killa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clifford avoids the head kick by Killa.

Clifford forces Killa back against the cage and clinches.

Killa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clifford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killa. That one must have hurt.
Clifford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Killa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Clifford avoids the head kick by Killa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clifford is out of range.
Clifford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Killa swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
Clifford moves out of range as Killa throws a body kick.
Clifford avoids the head kick by Killa.
Killa misses with a series of wild punches.
Clifford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Clifford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killa.
Da Wrestler Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killa stuffs the takedown attempt from Clifford . Clifford gets slowly back to his feet.
Killa is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clifford is defended easily by Killa.
A head kick misses from Clifford .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Clifford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
Clifford goes for a double leg but Killa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killa continues to drive forward.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
Killa scores with a head kick.

Clifford instigates a clinch.
Killa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clifford .

Clifford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Killa stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa stuffs the takedown.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. Clifford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa throws a head kick but Clifford moves out of range.
Killa tries to land a front kick but Clifford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clifford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Killa throws a nice looking combination but Clifford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa misses with a straight right.
Clifford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Clifford checks it well.
Clifford feinted with a counter takedown.
Killa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
Killa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Clifford counters by clinching up.
Clifford scores with a shot to the side of Killa's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Clifford gets control of Killa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clifford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Clifford is proving hard to escape from.
Killa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Da Wrestler Killa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Clifford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clifford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AJ Clifford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killa clobbers Clifford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clifford tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clifford or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa, which made it look bad.
Clifford fails with a takedown attempt.
Killa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Clifford . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa swinging wildly here.
Clifford tries to clinch but Killa is having none of it.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa misses the jab.
Clifford fails with the takedown
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clifford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.

Clifford is rocked!
Killa cracks a nice hook into Clifford 's ribs.
Killa stuns Clifford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clifford checks a leg kick nicely.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
Clifford looks for a takedown but Killa sprawls well.
Clifford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killa throws a hook but Clifford blocks it.
Killa looks to land a left hand but Clifford moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Clifford has Killa up against the cage in a clinch.
Killa tries to break the clinch but Clifford is controlling the position.
Clifford tries a knee to the head but Killa blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifford jumps guard but Killa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Killa tries to break the clinch but Clifford is controlling the position.
Clifford is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killa to keep the fight standing.
Clifford stalling the fight.
Clifford has Killa pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Clifford for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Killa manages to break the clinch.
Da Wrestler Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a right and a left that Clifford avoids nicely.
Killa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clifford .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killa! But no joy.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.

Clifford moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Stalling in the clinch from Clifford .
Clifford tries for a takedown but Killa manages to get underhooks.
Clifford is working for takedown but Killa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clifford can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killa can't break the clinch.
Clifford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clifford breaks from the clinch.
Killa lands with a hook. Clifford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Killa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Killa lands a nice hook to Clifford 's body. Clifford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clifford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Clifford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Killa throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Clifford 's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Killa lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Da Wrestler Killa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steve Moore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steve Moore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Moore
vs
Lewis

180 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parker Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Moore is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lewis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Lewis there.

It looks like Steve Moore has been cut.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
Lewis scores with a big shot! Moore's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Moore! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parker Lewis!
A relieved looking Parker Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jada Mbaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mbaa
vs
Barath

172 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jada Mbaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Barath!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mbaa keeps Barath at a distance using the push kick.
Mbaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barath throws a fast counter high kick but Mbaa manages to duck under it in time.
Mbaa connects with an inside leg kick.
Jada Mbaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barath shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Mbaa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Mbaa closes the distance and clinches.
Mbaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barath's efforts to push away.

Mbaa manages to break the clinch.

Mbaa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mbaa pushes Barath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbaa lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Mbaa.
Nice body punch from Mbaa.
Mbaa cracks Barath with a nice body shot.

Mbaa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbaa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mbaa duly obliges.

It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mbaa with a nice cross.

Barath is rocked!
Barath looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mbaa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barath. Mbaa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jada Mbaa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sublime Paralytic has chosen Chop Suey as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Silva
vs
The Sublime Paralytic

185 cm
22
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
29
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva defending well as The Sublime Paralytic loads up on a big left hand.
The Sublime Paralytic tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Sublime Paralytic.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but The Sublime Paralytic avoids it well and moves away.
Silva slips under a jab from The Sublime Paralytic.
The fighters circling - The Sublime Paralytic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and The Sublime Paralytic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - The Sublime Paralytic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sublime Paralytic misses with a hook

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. The Sublime Paralytic didn't expect that.
The Sublime Paralytic wants to get back to his feet but Silva passes into half guard.
The Sublime Paralytic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Silva uses his free foot to push down on The Sublime Paralytic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Sublime Paralytic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to control but The Sublime Paralytic wriggling away.
Silva forces the positional change into back control.
Good control from Silva.

Silva is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Sublime Paralytic taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alessandro Silva!
In defeat, Apolinario The Sublime Paralytic stepped up to the mic, saying 'i won! i won! i won! fck dat shit!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Lupertazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Vicky looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Lupertazzi
vs
Vicky

183 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diego Lupertazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Vicky!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupertazzi throws out a powerful jab.
Vicky looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lupertazzi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lupertazzi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lupertazzi lands with a cross.
Lupertazzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vicky has time to react.
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicky walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vicky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lupertazzi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupertazzi digs a good body shot into Vicky's ribs.
Lupertazzi lands an overhand right.
Diego Lupertazzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lupertazzi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Lupertazzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lupertazzi lands with a hook. Vicky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lupertazzi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lupertazzi.

Vicky is rocked!
Lupertazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vicky is still on wobbly legs! Can Lupertazzi finish him?
Vicky loses concentration momentarily and Lupertazzi pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Vicky crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Lupertazzi finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Diego Lupertazzi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kormrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kormrok
vs
Rothschild

200 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
183 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Kormrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kormrok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rothschild has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rothschild wants to get back to full guard but Kormrok has mounted him!
Rothschild is trying to stand up.
Kormrok tries to control but Rothschild wriggling away.
Kormrok lands a nice shot to the head.
Rothschild sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rothschild wants to get back to his feet.
Kormrok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kormrok is keen to just control but Rothschild is a slippery customer.
Rothschild is looking to improve his position.
Kormrok slips a nice elbow through Rothschild's hands, connecting with Rothschild's forehead.
Rothschild is positioning himself well to prevent Kormrok advancing to mount.
Kormrok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kormrok prevents Rothschild from standing back up.
Kormrok trying to control the action but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Kormrok is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kormrok working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rothschild is trying to stand.
Kormrok is looking to advance position but Rothschild won't allow it.
Kormrok lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Rothschild! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kormrok jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Von Kormrok!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeden Jedeb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenato Ingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ingles has chosen Six Days (Remix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jeden Jedeb has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeden Jedeb seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jedeb
vs
Ingles

185 cm
22
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
29
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeden Jedeb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenato Ingles!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedeb throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Ingles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jedeb.
Jedeb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Jedeb backs off Ingles throws a huge counter combo but Jedeb manages to avoid it all.
Ingles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedeb.
Ingles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ingles clobbers Jedeb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jedeb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jedeb misses with a wild body shot.
Ingles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jedeb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jedeb lands a body punch.
Jedeb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedeb lands a hook to the side of the head.

Ingles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ingles walks into a straight right hand from Jedeb.
Ingles throws a right hand that Jedeb ducks under and follows up with a left that Jedeb also avoids with ease.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ingles.

Jedeb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jedeb is stalling here.
Jedeb misses with a knee to the head.
Ingles letting Jedeb take a breather here.
Ingles avoids the elbow strike from Jedeb, against the cage.
Jedeb has a couple of punches blocked by Ingles.

Jedeb breaks from the clinch.
Jedeb moves out of range of the strikes.
Ingles lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ingles misses with a double jab
and Jedeb counters with a body kick that stops Ingles in his tracks momentarily.
Ingles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses.
Jedeb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jedeb lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ingles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jedeb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingles throws a counter combo.
Jedeb lands a nice looking body kick.
Jedeb throws a head kick but Ingles moves out of range.
Ingles throws out a counter right but Jedeb avoids it with no problem.

Jedeb moves into range and clinches up with Ingles.

Ingles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jedeb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jedeb tries to clinch but Ingles is having none of it.
Ingles unleashes a big counter combination but Jedeb bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jedeb feints and then cracks Ingles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ingles down.
Ingles misses with a wild combination.
Ingles checks a low kick from Jedeb.
Ingles moves out of range of the body kick from Jedeb.

Jedeb moves into the clinch.
Ingles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jedeb stalling in the clinch.

Jedeb breaks the clinch.
Ingles throws a series of punches but Jedeb moves out of range.
Jedeb avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ingles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ingles jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jedeb closes the distance and clinches.

Jedeb breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ingles avoids the head kick by Jedeb.
Ingles misses the jab.
As Ingles backs away, Jedeb returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ingles avoids the body shot from Jedeb.
It seemed like Ingles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jedeb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ingles.
Ingles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left and a right from Ingles both land. Nice combination.
Ingles blocks a head kick by Jedeb.
Sloppy strikes from Ingles. Those never looked like landing.
Jedeb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jedeb lands a jab to Ingles's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeden Jedeb dominated that 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.

Jedeb lands a head kick!
Jedeb throws a wild body kick that Ingles sees coming a mile off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jedeb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ingles is trying to break the clinch but Jedeb is controlling him.
Jedeb struggles to land a body shot inside as Ingles controls his hands.

Ingles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Ingles does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedeb tries to land a front kick but Ingles steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ingles swinging wildly here.
Jedeb jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A punch combination from Ingles misses.
Ingles misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedeb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jedeb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingles can do to turn this around?
Jedeb works over Ingles's head and body with a nice combination.
Ingles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Jedeb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jedeb plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jedeb misses with a wild combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jedeb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ingles misses with a few strikes there.
Ingles keeps the fight on the outside.
Ingles throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jedeb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ingles.
Jedeb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ingles moves out of range as Jedeb throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedeb slips a jab and a cross from Ingles.
Jedeb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ingles counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ingles lands with a cross.
Ingles misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Jedeb.
Jeden Jedeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jedeb tries to clinch up.
Ingles avoids the head kick by Jedeb.
Jedeb throws a head kick but Ingles moves out of range.
Ingles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jedeb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ingles blocks a head kick by Jedeb.

Jedeb rushes Ingles and presses him up against the cage.
Ingles tries to break the clinch but Jedeb is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jedeb breaks from the clinch.
Jedeb misses with a head kick.
Jedeb lands a front kick.

Jedeb clinches with his opponent.
Jedeb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jedeb tries to land knees in the clinch but Ingles avoids the damage to the body.
Jedeb misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jedeb breaks the clinch.

Ingles tries to keep at a distance but Jedeb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeden Jedeb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ingles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedeb misses with some punches.
Jedeb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jedeb lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ingles.
Jedeb has a couple of punches blocked by Ingles.

Jedeb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jedeb dodges the punch combination from Ingles.
Jedeb thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses.
Ingles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Jedeb moves into the clinch.
Jedeb's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Jedeb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeden Jedeb 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. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Jedeb.
A head kick misses from Jedeb.
Jedeb throws a lazy head kick
and Jedeb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jedeb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jedeb takes one on the button.
Jedeb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ingles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ingles is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jedeb with a body shot.
Jedeb slips a jab and a cross from Ingles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingles takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ingles fails to land with a series of punches.
Jedeb tries to counter by clinching up but Ingles breaks away and moves out of range.
Jeden Jedeb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ingles misses the shot to the body.
Jedeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ingles avoids the head kick by Jedeb.
It seemed like Ingles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ingles misses with a hook. Jedeb ducked under it nicely.
Jedeb thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedeb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingles is out of range.
Jedeb misses with a head kick.
Ingles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses.
Ingles is looking for the big counter here.
Jedeb is looking to clinch but Ingles is avoiding it.
Ingles moves forwards but Jedeb connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ingles misses with a few strikes there.
Jedeb lands a slapping body shot.
Ingles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses.
Ingles misses with an uppercut
and Jedeb counters with a left to the body.
Ingles just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Jedeb tenderised Ingles's leg. Ingles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jedeb connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Ingles misses its intended target.
Jedeb is looking for a counter combo.
Jedeb goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jedeb tries a head kick but it misses.
Jedeb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ingles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jedeb is looking to wear down Ingles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jedeb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ingles manages to avoid it.
Jedeb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ingles stuns Jedeb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jedeb tries a head kick but it misses.
Ingles throws a counter combo.
Ingles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ingles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ingles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ingles swinging wildly here.
Jedeb moves out of range of the strikes.
Ingles looks to land a combination but Jedeb avoids it well.
Jedeb throws a head kick that half lands.
Jedeb gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedeb scores with a head kick. Ingles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jedeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Ingles counters with a series of strikes. Jedeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ingles throws a series of punches but Jedeb avoids them all with ease.
Jedeb tries to clinch there but Ingles circles away.
Ingles throws a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedeb throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ingles. Jedeb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ingles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jedeb moves away.
Jedeb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ingles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ingles looks to land a combination but Jedeb avoids it well.
Jedeb appears to be looking for a big counter.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jedeb.
Ingles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Jedeb backs off Ingles throws a huge counter combo but Jedeb manages to avoid it all.
Jedeb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedeb looks to throw a body kick
and Ingles counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Ingles as he connects with a hook.
Jedeb's corner calls for a 1-2. Jedeb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kenato Ingles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeden Jedeb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jedeb throws a head kick but Ingles moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenato Ingles.
Well Jedeb 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeden Jedeb!
Jeden Jedeb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Mercer
vs
Palmares

189 cm
42
220 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

181 cm
39
218 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clay Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmares lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Palmares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Palmares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercer to score with a decent uppercut.
Palmares misses with an uppercut
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Rodrigo Palmares has been cut.
Palmares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mercer.
Mercer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.

It looks like Clay Mercer has been cut.
Palmares missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmares finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercer's head.
Mercer scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mercer takes a swing at Palmares's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer throws a head kick that Palmares semi-blocks.
Mercer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmares.
Palmares's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palmares scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Palmares does it's job there.
Palmares throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigo Palmares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmares ducks under a wild hook from Mercer.
Palmares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmares misses with a looping left.
Palmares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercer was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmares.
Palmares fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mercer misses with a wild body shot.
Mercer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Mercer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Palmares scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Palmares moved out of range.
Palmares throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mercer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Palmares. Palmares circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A combination from Palmares does no damage.
Mercer cracks Palmares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmares misses the target.
Palmares is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Palmares throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the body from Palmares misses
and Mercer counters with a straight right hand.
Mercer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palmares to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Palmares misses.

Mercer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Palmares sprawling to the canvas! Palmares rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mercer finish him?!

Palmares is rocked!
Clay Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmares blocks a jab.
Palmares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmares tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Palmares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercer did well to prevent Palmares getting side control.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmares looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Palmares misses with a head shot. Mercer uses the momentum to regain guard.

Mercer has his feet on Palmares's thighs here. He's pushed Palmares off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Palmares screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Clay Mercer!
A determined Clay Mercer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!