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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Dozier (ranked 4183 p4p, 4572 weight class) and Marc Antoine Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Dozier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marc Antoine Mercier's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Dozier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Antoine Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dozier throws a sloppy head kick and Mercier moves out of range easily.
Dozier shoots in and bounces Mercier off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dozier stands up and waves to Mercier to follow him.
Dozier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dozier tries to advance to mount but Mercier denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dozier working away.
Mercier is trying to get back to half guard.
Mercier can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dozier content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mercier regains half guard.
Mercier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercier tries to roll over but Dozier keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercier looking for submissions off his back.
Dozier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mercier's head.
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.
Dozier works his way into side control.
Dozier throws an elbow but Mercier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mercier is looking to regain half guard here but Dozier keeps moving and retains side control.
Mercier prevents Dozier from improving position.
Mercier trying to remain calm as Dozier controls from the top position.
Dozier landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mercier is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier struggling a bit here.
Mercier is looking to regain half guard here but Dozier keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Dozier stalls from top position.
We've been informed that Mercier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mercier is looking for a sweep.
Mercier being controlled for a moment.
Dozier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mercier on the ground.
Dozier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercier is looking for a sweep.
Mercier struggling a bit here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dozier decides to stand back up.
Dozier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dozier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mercier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dozier has managed to get both his arms back between Mercier's legs - danger averted.
Mercier has his foot on Dozier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dozier works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercier has his feet on Dozier's thighs here. He's pushed Dozier 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! Dozier screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Antoine Mercier!
Marc Antoine Mercier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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