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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ericson Mecos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ehm Aliaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ericson Mecos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ericson Mecos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ehm Aliaha!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mecos ducks under a wild hook from Aliaha.
The fighters circling - Mecos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mecos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aliaha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Aliaha lands.
Aliaha cracks Mecos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aliaha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aliaha throws a hook to the side of Mecos's head but Mecos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aliaha throws a head kick but Mecos moves out of range.
Ehm Aliaha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aliaha lands a lovely overhand right.
Mecos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliaha throws out the jab.
Mecos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aliaha to score with a decent uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Aliaha.
Aliaha scores with a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mecos.
Aliaha scores with the left hand. Mecos knows he should have avoided that one.
Aliaha lands with a right hand.
Aliaha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aliaha throws a hook but Mecos blocks it.
Mecos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliaha trying to control from the bottom.
Aliaha looking for submissions off his back.
Aliaha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mecos pulls his head out easily.
Aliaha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aliaha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mecos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aliaha trying to control but Mecos postures up.
Aliaha is trying to stand back up but Mecos is controlling him
Aliaha is not content to let Mecos control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Aliaha throws a looping overhand right but Mecos ducks down to avoid it.
Aliaha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mecos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aliaha tries a head kick but it misses.
Mecos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Aliaha to the mat! Aliaha manages to get full guard.
Mecos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mecos is breathing heavily.
Mecos thows a big elbow that misses.
Mecos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mecos gets to his feet. Aliaha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aliaha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aliaha wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ericson Mecos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aliaha throws a big shot that misses.
Ehm Aliaha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aliaha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mecos.
Aliaha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aliaha throws a jab when Mecos was well out of range.
Mecos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliaha throws out the jab.
Mecos moves out of range of the strikes.
Mecos blocks the body kick.
Aliaha lands a really nice looking cross but Mecos seems unphased.
Aliaha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mecos slips a jab from Aliaha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Aliaha.
Mecos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Aliaha is trying to stand up here but Mecos is controlling him well.
Mecos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aliaha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aliaha gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aliaha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aliaha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mecos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aliaha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mecos has managed to get both his arms back between Aliaha's legs - danger averted.
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!
Aliaha is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mecos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aliaha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mecos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mecos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aliaha wants to stand up but Mecos is controlling him.
Aliaha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mecos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aliaha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mecos defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ehm Aliaha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mecos tries to clinch up but Aliaha circles away and keeps his distance.
Mecos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aliaha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aliaha is looking for a sweep.
Aliaha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mecos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aliaha is looking to improve his position but Mecos isn't that keen on the idea.
Aliaha is just holding on here. Mecos manages to take his back.
Aliaha turns into Mecos and is now in his guard.
Aliaha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mecos is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mecos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliaha advances position into side control!
Aliaha is trying to get an arm triangle but Mecos is defending well.
Aliaha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mecos keeps working.
Aliaha is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mecos is trying to escape and Aliaha transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mecos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Aliaha! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ehm Aliaha!
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energy
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