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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Why (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevie Why had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Marcel Mercier told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stevie Why!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcel Mercier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Why looking for a takedown.
Mercier tries to land knees in the clinch but Why avoids the damage to the body.
Why is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Why is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mercier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Why. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Why dodges an elbow strike from Mercier.
Mercier is working for takedown but Why is calmly controlling the position for now.
Why tries to pull guard but Mercier won't allow it.
Why avoiding damage as Mercier throws knees to the body.
Mercier missing with knees to the body.
Mercier wants the takedown. Why is fighting it off but Mercier persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Why's guard against the cage.
Why tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mercier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Why keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Why is breathing heavily.
Mercier lands a couple of elbows.
Why keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Mercier passes Why's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Why actively working from the bottom here.
Mercier seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Why is looking to improve his position.
Why has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercier is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercier is trying to work for a kimura but Why is defending well.
Mercier stalling.
Mercier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Why is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Why trying to control here.
Why actively working from the bottom here.
Why manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mercier postures up.
Why looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Why tries for a takedown but Mercier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercier tries to work over Why's front leg with a kick but Why checks it.
Mercier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Why drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Why avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Why trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercier throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Why pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercier is keeping the position for now.
Why is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mercier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercier keeping moving, preventing Why from controlling successfully.
Why is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Why is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercier working for a triangle but Why defends it easily.
Mercier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Why tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercier is retaining full guard.
Mercier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Why is one step ahead there.
Mercier keeping moving, preventing Why from controlling successfully.
Mercier is trying to control the position but Why postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Why misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Why shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercier pinned against the cage. Mercier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercier closes the distance and clinches.
Mercier gets underhooks to prevent Why's takedown attempt.
Why successfully pulls guard.
Why avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercier wants to pass the guard but Why is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Mercier dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Why darts in trying to clinch
and Mercier counters by moving into the clinch.
Mercier stalling against the cage.
Why is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mercier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Why to the mat. Why regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Why is looking for a triangle but Mercier pushes his legs off easily.
Why scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Why darts in trying to clinch
and Mercier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Why prevents a body shot from Mercier.
Why tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercier managing to block the knees to the body from Why.
Mercier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Why tries to pull guard but Mercier won't allow it.
Mercier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mercier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Why is pressing down on Mercier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Why utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier is in close to Why's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mercier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Why's head.
Why working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercier stopping the sweep attempt from Why.
Why looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Why is trying to control the position but Mercier postures up.
Why looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mercier postures up.
Mercier lands a couple of elbows.
Mercier throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Why tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mercier counters with a shoot takedown. Why fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Why can't keep his opponent in guard - Mercier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mercier prevents Why from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Mercier seems content to control.
Why moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Why working for a triangle but Mercier defends it easily.
Why is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Why holds on and takes a little breather.
Why bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercier's guard.
Why works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Why is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercier is just riding it out for now. Why eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier wants to control but Why passes into side.
Why is looking to take a break and control but Mercier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercier is trying to control Why's posture but Why avoids it.
Why stands up.
A left and a right from Mercier both land. Nice combination.
Why tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mercier counters with a series of strikes. Why will be more careful next time no doubt.
Why drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Why working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Why takes a little break here. Mercier wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Why goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mercier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Why's guard! Nice work there by Mercier!
Mercier wants to control from the top but Why keeps moving.
Why wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercier trying to control but Why is working from the bottom.
Why wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Why holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercier wants to control from the top but Why keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcel Mercier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Why tries to clinch up.
Why shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercier clinches with his opponent.
Why tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Why fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevie Why. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Why wants to break free but Mercier has control.
Mercier has hold of one of Why's legs. Why is fighting the takedown attempt but Mercier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Why keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Why trying to keep a closed guard but Mercier is proving a slippery customer.
Why working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercier trying to control but Why is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Why has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Why keeping moving, preventing Mercier from controlling successfully.
Why utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marcel Mercier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Why being controlled here, momentarily.
Why controlling Mercier's posture.
Why manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercier manages to get himself to full guard.
Why wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
Why won't allow Mercier to sweep him here.
That's two 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.
Why trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Why postures up in Mercier's guard and throws a big left but Mercier blocks it.
Why controls from within his opponent's guard.
Why pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercier is keeping the position for now.
Mercier throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Why looks for a takedown but Mercier sprawls well.
Why has his takedown stuffed
and Mercier counters by clinching up.
Mercier stalling the fight.
Why breaks the clinch.
Why shoots and misses
and Mercier counters with a shoot takedown. Why fights it but they end up in guard.
Why is controlling Mercier's posture.
Why lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercier!
Why is landing with some decent strikes but Mercier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Why controlling the pace for now.
Mercier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mercier is trying to escape the mount.
Mercier flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Why trying to control but Mercier is having none of it.
Mercier is looking to improve his position but Why isn't that keen on the idea.
Stevie Why has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercier is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mercier manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mercier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Why can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Why throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Why wants to control from the top but Mercier keeps moving.
Why 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.
Why stopping the sweep attempt from Mercier.
Why thows a big elbow that misses.
Why pushes down on Mercier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mercier looking for subs from the bottom but Why mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Mercier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Mercier!
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RATING
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