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Event:
KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Hole avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer moves to clinch but Hole breaks away
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Hole swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Hole lands with a straight right. Mercer didn't see that one coming.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hole circles away quickly and effectively.
Hole throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Hole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMercer.#T1#
Mercer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hole defends well and Mercer ends up having to push Hole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercer looks winded!
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hole jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Hole drops Mercer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mercer looks back up at him and smiles so Hole waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#
It looks like Malik Mercer has been cut.
Malik Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!#T2#
Hole lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Hole lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mercer off his feet! Mercer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hole!
Harry Hole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
KFC Fight Night Amsterdam
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Tymonowicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tymonowicz.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Tymonowicz pushes him off.
Tymonowicz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer misses with a double jab.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Malik Mercer has been cut.
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tymonowicz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tymonowicz throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
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!
Tymonowicz throws a chopping leg kick but Mercer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercer moves out of range as Tymonowicz throws a body kick.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer unleashes a big counter combination but Tymonowicz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tymonowicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1##KD#
A head kick lands from Tymonowicz that sends Mercer to the canvas. Mercer tries to scramble back to his feet but Tymonowicz brings him back down into side control. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mercer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mercer is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tymonowicz is controlling him well.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Tymonowicz finish him?
A big shot lands for Tymonowicz! That's hurt Mercer! Will he recover? Tymonowicz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henryk Tymonowicz!
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Event:
KFC 20: Potter vs Mann
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldberg.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer looks to land a combination but Goldberg avoids it well.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Goldberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Goldberg keeps it at a distance.
Goldberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Goldberg.
Goldberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mercer counters with a three punch combo that has Goldberg backing up. Goldberg nods at Mercer to acknowledge the strikes.
Goldberg cracks Mercer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goldberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goldberg throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range. #T1#
Mercer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Goldberg blocks the leg kick.
As Mercer looks to move away, Goldberg throws a big counter combo but Mercer just gets out of the way.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Goldberg misses with a straight left.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Mercer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Goldberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldberg lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer misses with a looping left.
Mercer throws a right and a left that Goldberg avoids nicely.
Goldberg avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Bill Goldberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldberg slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Goldberg looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer throws a nice head kick!
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goldberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldberg.#CL2#
Mercer drives through and clinches with Goldberg against the cage.
#T2#
Goldberg is working Mercer over against the cage.
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer tries to break free but Goldberg pushes him back against the cage.
Goldberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
Mercer looks winded!
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but Goldberg has the dominant position.
Goldberg is working Mercer over against the cage.
Goldberg lands a shot to the body.
Goldberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
Goldberg gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Goldberg.
Goldberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mercer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldberg.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg throws a big uppercut that drops Mercer! More strikes from Goldberg and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mercer lies dazed against the cage as Goldberg celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
KFC 14: Cobra vs Mumba
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Mercer works De Lange's body with a nice hook.
De Lange moves out of range of the body kick.
De Lange looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange closes the distance and clinches up with Mercer, looking for a takedown. De Lange pushes Mercer against the cage but Mercer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
Mercer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer has his takedown stuffed
and De Lange counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but De Lange saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercer lands a jab to De Lange's midsection.
Mercer misses with a two punch combination.
De Lange throws a counter combo.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
A nice side step and De Lange releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.#BC#
Mercer manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
De Lange misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
De Lange shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De Lange lands with a cross.
De Lange stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Lange wants it to stay on the feet.
De Lange let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mercer tries to bum rush De Lange with a series of wild strikes but De Lange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
De Lange looks winded!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
De Lange fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.
Mercer lands an elbow that stopped De Lange in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Mercer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Mercer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange lands a left hand.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lange scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
De Lange moves out of range of the strikes.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but De Lange has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Lange.
#T3#
De Lange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercer wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Mercer scores with a takedown into De Lange's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but De Lange has wrist control.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Lange avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mercer tries to stand but De Lange is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking to pass the guard.
Mercer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Mercer trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Lange's guard.
Mercer won't allow De Lange to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
De Lange shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercer sprawls well. He's pushed De Lange's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercer circles away.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer dodges the punch combination from De Lange.
A combination from Mercer does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Lange tries to clinch up.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mercer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Lange.#CL2#
De Lange moves into the clinch.
De Lange keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Lange can do to turn this around?
Mercer tries to circle away but De Lange has him pinned against the cage.
De Lange lands a left hand.
Mercer connects with a nasty looking knee right to De Lange's face.
Mercer blocking some punches.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch but De Lange keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is trying to force a seperation but De Lange has the dominant position.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
De Lange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
De Lange escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
De Lange goes for a double leg but Mercer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mercer continues to drive forward.
De Lange throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Lange off to one side.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange is breathing heavily.
De Lange fails to land the takedown.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer scores with a one two! De Lange had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but De Lange bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
De Lange drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
De Lange avoids the elbow strike from Mercer, against the cage.
De Lange prevents Mercer from breaking the clinch.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Lange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Mercer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De Lange momentarily.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Mercer backs off De Lange throws a huge counter combo but Mercer manages to avoid it all.#T2##CL2#
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
De Lange breaks from the clinch.
Mercer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Lange counters with a one-two to the body.
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer looks to land a combination but De Lange avoids it well.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
Despite the aggression on De Lange's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mercer as he avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Mercer misses.
De Lange gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mercer counters with a series of strikes. De Lange will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
De Lange clinches with his opponent.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer tries a knee to the head but De Lange blocks it.
#T3##BC2#
De Lange manages to break the clinch.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
De Lange fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercer avoids it really well and circles away.
Malik Mercer is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Lange has a takedown stuffed.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
Mercer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Lange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mercer is fending him off so far but De Lange persists. Nope, Mercer circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
#CL2#
De Lange has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from De Lange fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for De Lange.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but De Lange has double underhooks.
De Lange working aggressively here.
Mercer tries a body shot but De Lange blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from De Lange.
Mercer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lange won't allow it.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by De Lange.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mercer just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Lange's brow.
De Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer is trying to break free.
De Lange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Lange gets through Mercer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malik Mercer will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mercer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Lange.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
De Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
De Lange lands with a left to the head.
Mercer tries to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling the position.
De Lange has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but De Lange is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from De Lange.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
De Lange pushes Mercer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Lange.
Mercer tries to break free but De Lange pushes him back against the cage.
De Lange makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for De Lange.
#BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Lange slips a jab and a cross from Mercer.
#CL2#
De Lange darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer tries to land a knee to the head but De Lange blocks with his arms.
De Lange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards.
De Lange lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mercer backwards. #ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!#BC2#
De Lange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Mercer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer slaps away a takedown attempt from De Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Malik Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerhard De Lange.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerhard De Lange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Lange shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Mercer throws a big counter combination but De Lange scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mercer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Lange.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Lange! But no joy.
Mercer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Lange scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mercer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lange throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.#T3#
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lange throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
De Lange fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid body kick from Mercer.
Mercer works the jab nicely.
De Lange is looking to clinch.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer throws a series of punches but De Lange moves out of range.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Lange moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Lange is defended easily by Mercer.
It looked like Mercer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Mercer scores with a jab. De Lange acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lange tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mercer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
De Lange moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Mercer wants to break free but De Lange has control.
De Lange has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
De Lange blocks an elbow strike from Mercer.
Mercer can't break the clinch.
De Lange keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mercer's efforts to push away.#BC2#
De Lange pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malik Mercer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerhard De Lange.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Malik Mercer!
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