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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Aubin Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubin Mercier comes to the ring accompanied by Classified - Oh Canada. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Aubin Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Aubin Mercier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Aubin Mercier persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Aubin Mercier avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Aubin Mercier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aubin Mercier drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hardy sprawls and moves away.
Aubin Mercier goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Aubin Mercier ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws a jab when Aubin Mercier was well out of range.
Hardy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aubin Mercier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hardy stuns Aubin Mercier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aubin Mercier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aubin Mercier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aubin Mercier dives in for a single leg takedown but Hardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aubin Mercier gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aubin Mercier wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Aubin Mercier is controlling him well.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
Hardy looking to control.
Aubin Mercier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Aubin Mercier controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardy wants to hit a switch here but Aubin Mercier passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hardy there!
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Aubin Mercier tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four 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.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling from mount.
Aubin Mercier avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Aubin Mercier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a double leg but Aubin Mercier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aubin Mercier darts in looking for a takedown but Hardy gets double underhooks and turns Aubin Mercier into the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardy misses the target.
Aubin Mercier misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aubin Mercier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Hardy throws the left hand but Aubin Mercier avoids the punch easily.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Olivier Aubin Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Aubin Mercier slips under a jab from Hardy.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aubin Mercier.
Aubin Mercier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Aubin Mercier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Aubin Mercier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy lands a nice shot to the body.
Aubin Mercier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aubin Mercier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aubin Mercier.
Hardy throws out a loose jab but Aubin Mercier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aubin Mercier momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Aubin Mercier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vince Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aubin Mercier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Aubin Mercier's head back.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Aubin Mercier's head back.
Aubin Mercier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aubin Mercier shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aubin Mercier won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Aubin Mercier trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hardy controls Aubin Mercier momentarily but Aubin Mercier frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy 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.
Aubin Mercier wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aubin Mercier manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Aubin Mercier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aubin Mercier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aubin Mercier shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Aubin Mercier will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olivier Aubin Mercier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Aubin Mercier moves away and avoids it.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Aubin Mercier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aubin Mercier gets caught flat footed, as Hardy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aubin Mercier is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aubin Mercier won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Aubin Mercier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vince Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
Aubin Mercier pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Aubin Mercier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control the position but Aubin Mercier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Aubin Mercier controlling the pace.
Hardy kicks off Aubin Mercier and gets to his feet.
Aubin Mercier goes for a double leg but Hardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hardy continues to drive forward.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aubin Mercier tries to counter with a takedown but Hardy is quick to defend against it.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aubin Mercier.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aubin Mercier moves away.
Aubin Mercier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hardy leaves Aubin Mercier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hardy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Aubin Mercier's head but Aubin Mercier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aubin Mercier gets caught napping as Hardy dives in and scores a takedown. Aubin Mercier manages to retain guard.
Hardy throws a strike but Aubin Mercier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hardy controls Aubin Mercier momentarily but Aubin Mercier frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Hardy!
Vince Hardy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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