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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 2073 p4p, 784 weight class) and Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 201 p4p, 90 weight class). Mercer comes to the cage accompanied by Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. Bobby Mercer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kimmo Peramaki's chin.
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166 cm 36 158 21 - 21 - 0 |
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183 cm 30 170 23 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling Dangerous knees KO power |
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Excellent grappler Excellent MT Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Mercer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peramaki blocks a head kick by Mercer.
Mercer looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Mercer throwing strikes from guard but Peramaki blocks nicely. Mercer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Peramaki's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Peramaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well. Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peramaki is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up. Mercer stands up over Peramaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mercer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Mercer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peramaki trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer sitting in guard, not really doing much. Peramaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Mercer trying to control but Peramaki is working from the bottom. Peramaki working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Peramaki pushes a forearm under Mercer's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mercer is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kimmo Peramaki! Kimmo Peramaki is the new lightweight champion! Bobby Mercer spoke after the fight, saying 'I was kind of looking forward to a rubber match Diogo, but I'll take it as a sign. I am officially retiring from fighting. What a ride it's been Dynasty! The best org out there! They're at the tippy top, but really they're only half way up! Thank you for the opportunities & thank you to the fans'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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