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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Azim Kaarduu (ranked 1045 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Tyrese Mercado (ranked 113 p4p, 139 weight class). Tyrese Mercado has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Azim Kaarduu's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Azim Kaarduu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyrese Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaarduu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercado.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercado! But no joy.
Kaarduu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaarduu doesn't manage to clinch there - Mercado circles away.
It seemed like Mercado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mercado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaarduu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaarduu connects with the punch.
Kaarduu tries to clinch there but Mercado circles away.
Kaarduu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mercado felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado throws Kaarduu to one side and escapes!
Kaarduu misses with a hook
letting Mercado counter with a right hand.
It looks like Azim Kaarduu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaarduu misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Mercado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu clinches.
A hook to the body from Kaarduu.
Kaarduu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mercado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaarduu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mercado or not.
Kaarduu has Mercado pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaarduu.
Mercado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mercado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaarduu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Mercado misses with some punches.
Kaarduu lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaarduu.
A short body shot lands from Kaarduu as the two fighters clinch.
Mercado looks winded!
Kaarduu presses Mercado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mercado takes a shot to the head.
Kaarduu tries a body shot but Mercado blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercado takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercado.
Kaarduu lands a nice uppercut.
Kaarduu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaarduu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaarduu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaarduu distracts Mercado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kaarduu works over Mercado with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaarduu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaarduu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercado's head.
Mercado wants to get back to his feet but Kaarduu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaarduu postures up in Mercado's guard and throws a big left but Mercado blocks it.
Kaarduu throwing strikes from guard but Mercado blocks nicely.
Kaarduu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kaarduu throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaarduu prevents Mercado from getting back to his feet.
Kaarduu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercado's head.
Kaarduu wants to control from the top but Mercado keeps moving.
Mercado has momentary wrist control but Kaarduu slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaarduu stands up over Mercado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercado can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaarduu cracks Mercado with a solid left hand.
Kaarduu postures up and lands a big shot to Mercado's brow.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mercado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaarduu throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaarduu prevents Mercado from getting back to his feet.
Kaarduu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mercado can't keep his opponent in guard - Kaarduu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercado is trying to stand.
Kaarduu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaarduu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Kaarduu.
Mercado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaarduu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaarduu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mercado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Azim Kaarduu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaarduu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mercado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercado moves away from the strike by Kaarduu.
Kaarduu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mercado's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kaarduu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mercado counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaarduu throws a hook to the side of Mercado's head but Mercado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kaarduu with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercado gets caught napping as Kaarduu dives in and scores a takedown. Mercado manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azim Kaarduu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azim Kaarduu's cut.
That's time! Kaarduu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaarduu with a poor takedown
and Mercado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaarduu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaarduu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercado's waist but Mercado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaarduu off to one side.
Mercado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kaarduus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kaarduu is rocked!
Mercado finds Kaarduu's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kaarduu flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mercado lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kaarduu will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrese Mercado!
In his post fight interview, Tyrese Mercado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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