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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Taran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rico Mera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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206 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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19
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Taran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rico Mera!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taran misses with a few strikes there.
Mera moves into the clinch.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.
Mera blocks a body shot from Taran.
Mera dodges an elbow strike from Taran.
Taran content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taran's defenses.
Mera effectively controlling the action here.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taran throws a low kick but Mera moves out of range easily.
Taran misses with a head kick.
Alexander Taran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taran instigates a clinch.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran missing with knees to the body.
Mera lands a nice elbow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Our sources have told us that Taran has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Mera throws an elbow but it misses.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
Taran takes an elbow to the forehead.
A bit of stalling here from Taran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran avoids the elbow strike from Mera, against the cage.
Taran ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taran no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taran wants to stand up but Mera is controlling him.
Mera is pushing down on Taran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taran is fighting to maintain full guard but Mera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mera controlling the action here.
Taran is trying to maintain the position but Mera is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taran tries to kick Mera off but Mera keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mera rushes Taran and presses him up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Mera.
Mera throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mera closes the distance and clinches.
Mera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mera controlling the action here for a moment.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Taran takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mera throws an elbow but misses.
Mera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taran up against the cage.
Mera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera slows down the pace here.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran is trying to break the clinch but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Taran dodges an elbow strike from Mera.
Taran drags the fight down to the ground.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mera looking to sit in guard and control but Taran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taran stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taran trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Taran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taran chips away with some ground and pound.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Taran is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taran prevents Mera from getting back to his feet.
Taran trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera is working an open guard so Taran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mera misses the target.
Mera tries to score with a low kick but Taran moves his leg out of the way.
Mera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taran.
Mera moves into the clinch.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Mera lands an elbow that stopped Taran in his tracks for a moment.
Taran avoids a wild elbow strike from Mera.
Taran blocks the elbow strike.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera lands an elbow inside.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taran manages to break the clinch.
Mera closes the distance and pushes Taran back into the cage.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taran gets control of Mera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taran is trying to keep Mera in close.
Mera controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Taran misses.
Mera tries to clinch up but Taran circles away and keeps his distance.
Taran shoots in for a double leg but Mera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mera clinches.
Mera lands an elbow inside that Taran shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mera.
Taran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mera lands an elbow just above Taran 's eye.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Taran blocks an elbow strike.
Mera misses with an elbow strike.
Mera lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Rico Mera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mera throws an elbow that misses.
Mera pushes off an throws an elbow but Taran leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mera blocks an uppercut.
Mera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mera uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera prevents Taran from getting back to his feet.
Taran is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Mera stays in close to Taran's body and controls the position.
Mera trying to control the position from guard on top but Taran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico Mera 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.
Mera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taran wants to get back to his feet.
Mera wants to get back to his feet.
Mera is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mera defends well and Taran ends up having to push Mera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rico Mera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taran has Mera up against the cage in a clinch.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taran blocks an elbow strike from Mera.
Mera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mera just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Taran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taran is trying to push Mera away but Mera has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mera to keep the fight standing.
Taran has had enough of the clinch but Mera keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mera just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taran's brow.
Taran wants to stall.
Mera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mera has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taran tries to pull guard but Mera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taran working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mera winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mera!
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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
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