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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoolio Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederix Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 cm
25
280 lbs
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188 cm
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250 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hoolio Dawg! 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, Drederix Mercer! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Dawg clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage. Mercer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercer can't get the takedown.
Hoolio Dawg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederix Mercer. Dawg wants to get back to striking at distance but Mercer won't allow it.
Dawg manages to break the clinch.
Mercer walks into a stiff left hand from Dawg. Dawg moves into range and clinches up with Mercer. Dawg working hard to break the clinch. Mercer prevents Dawg from breaking the clinch. Dawg wants to break free but Mercer has control.
Dawg tries to circle away but Mercer has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mercer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mercer wants to control from the top but Dawg keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mercer sitting in guard here, content to control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mercer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Dawg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mercer is controlling him. Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Dawg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawg drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
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. Dawg is pressed up against the cage. Mercer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawg down to the mat. Dawg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mercer wants to clinch up but Dawg keeps it at a distance. Dawg tries a head kick but it misses.
Mercer wants to clinch but Dawg slips to the side and Dawg counters with a good low kick that Mercer was not able to check. Dawg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dawg's guard. Dawg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dawg tries to get out of the position. Dawg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dawg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mercer cracks Dawg with a solid left hand. Mercer wants to pass the guard but Dawg is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mercer trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Mercer tries to move into range but Dawg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hoolio Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dawg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dawg scores with a nice strike. Mercer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Mercer has a takedown stuffed. Mercer drives through with a takedown into Dawg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mercer looks winded! Mercer is looking to stand up but Dawg won't let him. Mercer trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dawg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mercer pushing down on Dawg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Mercer wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Dawg defends it. Dawg looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hoolio Dawg will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Dawg stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet. Mercer shoots in but Dawg avoids the takedown attempt easily. Dawg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mercer wants to get up but he can't break Dawg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Dawg wants to get back to his feet but Mercer is in a dominant position and won't allow it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mercer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawg swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mercer trying to control but Dawg is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mercer fails with the takedown and Dawg counters with a nice uppercut. Hoolio Dawg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drederix Mercer. Dawg moves into range and clinches up with Mercer. Dawg breaks from the clinch.
Dawg lands a big right hand that sends Mercer crashing to the mat! Dawg stays standing though and waves Mercer back to his feet!
Mercer is rocked!
It looks like Drederix Mercer has been cut. Dawg has managed to clinch.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawg finish him? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mercer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawg connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Mercer covering up! Dawg comes in with a big uppercut and Mercer goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hoolio Dawg! The defeated Drederix Mercer had this to say: 'The fight was rigged! I'm suing the promotion! I hate my 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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FIGHT
RATING
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