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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken FrownFelter (ranked 2646 p4p, 3003 weight class) and Dante Mercado (ranked 214 p4p, 244 weight class). Ken FrownFelter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Mercado's chin.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken FrownFelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FrownFelter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mercado on his heels. He'll look to pass Mercado's guard now, I'm sure.
FrownFelter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mercado wants to sweep here but FrownFelter controlling him for the moment.
FrownFelter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
FrownFelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
FrownFelter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado controls FrownFelter momentarily but FrownFelter frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
FrownFelter closes the distance and clinches up with Mercado, looking for a takedown. FrownFelter pushes Mercado against the cage but Mercado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FrownFelter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten FrownFelter somewhat.
Mercado scores with a takedown into FrownFelter's guard.
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle here but Mercado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
FrownFelter is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercado moves into full mount!
FrownFelter's coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mercado looking to control but FrownFelter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.
Mercado trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is having none of it.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but Mercado isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter just holding on.
Mercado avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
FrownFelter is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Mercado avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
Mercado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four 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.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercado has a good base and remains in mount.
FrownFelter regains half guard.
Mercado wants to lay and pray for a moment but FrownFelter keeps working.
Mercado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
FrownFelter is looking to get back to full guard here but Mercado has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter is keeping him busy.
Mercado working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercado tries to sprawl but FrownFelter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
FrownFelter prevents Mercado from improving his position.
FrownFelter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
FrownFelter is thwarting Mercado's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter controlling the action here.
Mercado tries to get to full guard but FrownFelter has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FrownFelter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FrownFelter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
FrownFelter darts in looking for a takedown but Mercado gets double underhooks and turns FrownFelter into the cage.
We've been informed that Mercado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FrownFelter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken FrownFelter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
FrownFelter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
FrownFelter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercado.
Mercado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
FrownFelter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercado defends well.
Ken FrownFelter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercado passes into half guard.
FrownFelter tries to roll over but Mercado keeps him under control.
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
FrownFelter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercado.
Mercado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. FrownFelter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter is keeping him busy.
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
FrownFelter moves into full guard.
Mercado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FrownFelter is keeping the position for now.
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but FrownFelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
FrownFelter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercado uses it to pass to side control.
Mercado is looking to take a break and control but FrownFelter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercado gets to mount! FrownFelter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken FrownFelter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mercado tries to sprawl but FrownFelter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercado wants to sweep but FrownFelter has passed to side control!
FrownFelter is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mercado's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter postures up.
Mercado is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
FrownFelter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mercado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercado tries to bench press FrownFelter off him but FrownFelter keeps the position.
Mercado is still trying to improve position.
Mercado can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
FrownFelter controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercado trying to hold on to FrownFelter's head to control him but FrownFelter postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
FrownFelter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
FrownFelter taking a breather here.
Mercado tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter postures up.
Mercado is looking to reverse the position.
Mercado regains half guard, as FrownFelter was trying to land strikes.
FrownFelter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
FrownFelter moves into full mount! Mercado won't be happy about that!
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
FrownFelter controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken FrownFelter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think FrownFelter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken FrownFelter!
Ken FrownFelter very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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