Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Natta misses.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range. #CL#
Natta has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natta looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
Natta misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Natta has managed to clinch. #TD#
Natta gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Mercer controlling from the top position. #T1#
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta is trying to keep Mercer in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is really struggling to control Mercer but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Natta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Mercer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mercer lands in his opponent's guard.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Natta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3##SUB#
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Natta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Natta trying to control the position. #T4#
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.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Natta clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mercer defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Natta is looking to wear down Mercer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Natta tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Natta to the ground. Natta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#CL#
Natta rushes Mercer and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Mercer gets control of Natta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Natta has gone for a leg lock! Mercer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Natta's guard.#REVB#
Natta is pulling down on Mercer's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta continues to stall.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Natta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Natta seems keen to control Mercer's posture.#T3#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
Natta throws the left hand but Mercer avoids the punch easily.
Natta throws a body shot but no joy.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Natta as Mercer shoots in.#T4#
Natta throws a looping overhand right but Mercer ducks down to avoid it.
Natta looks to land a right hand but Mercer moved out of range.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer defending well as Natta loads up on a big left hand.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Natta is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Natta circles away and we're back to standing.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer misses with a takedown #CL#
and Natta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Natta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Natta wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Natta shows good takedown defense.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
A big right from Natta misses. #CL#
Natta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Natta.#CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land. #TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is pulling down on Mercer's head. It's preventing any offense from Mercer, at least for the moment.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.#T1#
Natta controlling the position.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Natta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Marco Natta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Natta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natta sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Natta avoids it this time.
Natta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercer moves away.
A slow jab from Natta misses its intended target. #CL#
Natta takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Natta tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Natta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Natta stuffs the takedown.
Mercer moves out of range as Natta strikes.
Natta sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Natta avoids it this time.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range. #CL#
Natta moves into the clinch successfully.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Natta gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Natta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
Natta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Natta.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Natta, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
An out of breath Marco Natta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Mercer up against the cage.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD#
Jones pulls Mercer into guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jones continues to stall.#SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones connects with a right hand. Mercer shakes it off.
Mercer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jones has managed to clinch. #TD#
Jones jumps guard.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jones lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Mercer tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. #T1##TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Mercer trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Jones has an active guard here but Mercer has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer controlling the action here.
Jones is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jones pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Jones pushes Mercer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mercer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Jones clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Jones pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mercer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer is controlling the pace.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Jones drives through and clinches with Mercer against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Man.
Mercer avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Mercer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mercer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man cracks Mercer with a big right hand but Mercer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Mercer struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Man tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Man has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Man has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercer did well to prevent Man getting side control.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
Man controlling the pace. #T3#
Man winds up and cracks Mercer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Man landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Mercer is rocked!#SUB#
Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?#SUB#
Man is working for a kimura but Mercer is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercer.
Man postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mercer covers up, he's hurt! Man keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Man and the ref steps in to end the fight! Man can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.#TD#
Man closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mercer quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man not doing much here.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Man sits in half guard.
Mercer tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Man wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mercer is looking for a sweep. Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3#
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well. #SUB2#
Mercer actively working from the bottom here.
Mercer trying to hold on to Man's head to control him but Man postures up.
Still in half guard, Man seems content to control.
Mercer is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB#
Man is looking for a kimura here.
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Man has control of the leg.
Mercer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Man postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Man dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Man.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Mercer avoids it well and moves away.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer avoids the head kick by Man. #TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercer's guard.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercer is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Stan Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man prevents Mercer from improving his position.#T1#
Man wants to take a breather but Mercer is having none of it. #SUB#
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mercer is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Man connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Man works over Mercer with some ground and pound from guard.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Mercer is rocked!#SUB2#
Mercer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Man stacks Mercer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Man!
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Man finish him?#SU#
Man stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mercer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Man controlling the pace.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Man lands a big elbow - Mercer is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muller but Muller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mercer dives in for a single leg takedown but Muller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Muller throws a nice looking combination but Mercer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Mercer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muller.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.#T1#
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Mercer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muller.#CUT#It looks like Kadyn Mercer has been cut.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Muller swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.#T2#
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Muller avoids it this time.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller is breathing heavily.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Muller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
No luck for Mercer with that takedown attempt.
Muller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Mercer shoots for a double leg takedown but Muller sprawls well. He's pushed Mercer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muller appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mercer shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Vix Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Mercer darts in looking for a takedown but Muller gets double underhooks and turns Mercer into the cage.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Mercer's head and hops out.
Muller throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Muller misses with the combination.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Muller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Mercer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muller.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vix Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kadyn Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Muller tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Muller. No joy for Mercer on that attempt.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Mercer shoots in looking for a takedown. Muller tries to sprawl out of it but Mercer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Muller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Vix Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Muller.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Muller as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer. #T1#
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller throws a right and a left that Mercer avoids nicely.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Vix Muller is winning the standup battle so far.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Mercer wants to counter the offense by Muller and move into the clinch position.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.#T2#
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Muller pushes him away.
Muller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Muller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vix Muller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but Muller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercer dives in and grabs Muller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muller pushes down on Mercer's head and hops out.
Muller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mercer.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Muller misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Muller avoids it this time.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muller's waist but Muller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Mercer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muller has got the better of the exchanges.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer avoids them all with ease.
Muller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Muller throws a right hand that Mercer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mercer also avoids with ease.
Mercer fails with the takedown.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vix Muller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kadyn Mercer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense.
Mercer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Muller circles away.
Muller lands a jab-cross combination.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Muller misses with a double jab.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Muller shakes him off and moves away.
Muller tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vix Muller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mercer shoots in for a takedown but Muller shows good takedown defense.
Mercer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller misses with a wild combination.
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Muller looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Mercer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muller avoids it really well and circles away.
Muller throws a series of punches but Mercer moves out of range.
Mercer looks for a takedown but Muller sprawls well.
Mercer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Muller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mercer.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Muller, which made it look bad.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Mercer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Muller as Mercer shoots in.
Muller looks to land a combination but Mercer avoids it well.
Muller stuffs the takedown.
Muller fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller stuffs the takedown attempt from Mercer. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet.
Mercer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Muller is looking for a counter combo.#T3#
Muller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muller wants it to stay on the feet.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer shoots in for a double leg but Muller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mercer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Muller tries to avoid it but Mercer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Muller to the ground. Muller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mercer fails to land the takedown.
Mercer tries for a takedown but Muller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Muller misses with a series of wild punches.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercer. #T4#
Mercer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muller is fending him off so far but Mercer persists. Nope, Muller circles away and we're back to standing.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Muller, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Muller against the cage but Muller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muller misses with a combination #CL2#
and Mercer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but Muller stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Muller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercer shoots in but Muller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vix Muller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Muller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vix Muller!

Event: HRL57
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Mercer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kadyn Mercer has been cut.
Driver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driver wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Driver pinned against the cage. Driver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD#
Driver drops Mercer with a big left hand and mounts him. Mercer is in big trouble! #ROC#Mercer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driver works his way to his opponent's back.
Mercer is still in real trouble! Can Driver finish him?#SUB#
Driver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mercer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mercer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mercer can't escape the position.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Driver missing with strikes. #T1#
I really don't envy Mercer right now.
Mercer trying to control but not successfully.
Mercer avoids the strikes from Driver.
Driver keeps control of the position as Mercer tries to break free.
Driver throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Mercer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Driver. #SUB#
Driver has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mercer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Driver gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Driver!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Driver thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HRL52
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Taylor leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Mercer's head back.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor lands the left hand.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#TD#
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Mercer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it. #T1#
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor is positioning himself well to prevent Mercer advancing to mount. #T3#
Taylor is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Mercer shoots and misses
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer shoots in but no luck this time.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Mercer with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Taylor clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Taylor on the inside. #T4#
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercer fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Taylor pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Taylor gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercer.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercer there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Mercer shoots and misses
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercer fails with the takedown
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand. #ROC#Mercer is rocked!
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mercer jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercer jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercer.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mercer with a big uppercut! Mercer tries to clinch up but Taylor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mercer to the mat! Mercer covers up and Taylor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colby Taylor!
A relieved looking Colby Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL45
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Kornel is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mercer can't fight it off and eventually Kornel manages to take the fight to the floor. Mercer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking for a triangle but Kornel pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Kornel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mercer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mercer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mercer! #REVB#
Kornel tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kornel's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mercer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Kornel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kornel tries to control but Mercer manages to take his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mercer gets his hands free as Kornel looks to control.
Mercer has the hooks in. Kornel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mercer controls the action.
Mercer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Kornel rolls, trying to escape but Mercer keeps control of the position.
Mercer has good solid back control here.
Kornel tries to escape but Mercer has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mercer is riding his opponent, not letting Kornel buck him off.
Kornel looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kornel tries to roll but Mercer sticks to his back. #T3#
Kornel trying to control the hands but Mercer won't let him.
Kornel tries to escape the position.
Kornel is working hard here to advance position.
Kornel trying to control the hands but Mercer won't let him.
I would not like to be Kornel right now.
Mercer not allowing Kornel to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kornel is really stuck here.
Mercer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kornel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mercer tries to clinch up but Kornel circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Mercer gets a clinch. #TD#
Kornel has Mercer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kornel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mercer tumbling to the mat - Kornel dives into Mercer's guard.
Kornel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Kornel defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Kornel from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Kornel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornel works his way back into a safe position though.
Kornel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mercer working for a triangle but Kornel defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mercer working for a triangle but Kornel defends it easily. #SUB2#
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Kornel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kornel pushing down on Mercer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mercer is positioning himself well to prevent Kornel advancing to mount.
Mercer is pressing down on Kornel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kornel wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Mercer trying to control the position. #T4#
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.
Kornel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kornel is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercer can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kadyn Mercer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kornel tries to bum rush Mercer with a series of wild strikes but Mercer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Mercer has managed to clinch. #TD#
Kornel lands a takedown into guard.
Kornel wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Kornel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kornel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mercer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kornel is aware though and is defending well.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kornel tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer looking to control.
Kornel looking to sit in guard and control but Mercer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Kornel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mercer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kornel.#T1#
Mercer happy to just control the position for now.
Kornel struggling a bit here.
Mercer takes a little break here. Kornel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
More stalling from Mercer.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kornel wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Mercer is staying tight to Kornel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mercer working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kornel is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kornel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer tries to clinch but Kornel is having none of it.
Kornel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kadyn Mercer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kornel has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Szekely Kornel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Mercer jumps guard.
Kornel throwing strikes but missing.
Mercer keeping full guard, as Kornel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kornel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mercer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kornel has managed to get both his arms back between Mercer's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Kornel is pushing down on Mercer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mercer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kornel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kornel is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Kornel wants to work for an arm triangle but Mercer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mercer tries to roll over but Kornel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is holding on to half guard well.
Kadyn Mercer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kornel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kornel's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kadyn Mercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mercer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL37
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mercer has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercer drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer jumps guard but Jones stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.#TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jones working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily. #T1#
Jones being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mercer looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones continues to stall.#SUB2#
Mercer working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones passes Mercer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mercer trying to control here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for subs from the bottom but Jones mounts him!
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mercer to take his back!
Mercer trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Jones gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jones has his foot on Mercer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mercer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mercer wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Mercer is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
Jones keeps control of the position as Mercer tries to break free.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Mercer manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Jones is controlling Mercer's posture.
Jones wants to control the position but Mercer says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well. #T4#
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.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mercer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD#
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Caleb Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Jones keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up. #SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercer.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caleb Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
A hook to the body from Jones. #TD#
Jones manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones controlling Mercer's posture. #SUB#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mercer pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Jones tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Caleb Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
Jones has control of Mercer's left arm, preventing Mercer from doing any damage.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Donk. Jones catches Mercer right on the button with a cross.
Mercer wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercer misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mercer thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Jones!

Event: HRL35
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mercer!
Hall is looking to work his way around to Mercer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mercer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hall has taken his back.
Mercer wants to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Hall is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mercer won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hall off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
Banks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercer's guard.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banks passes into side control!
Banks controlling the position from side mount.
Mercer is trying to improve his position.
Mercer dodges the ground and pound from Banks.
Mercer is trying to escape the position but Banks is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks tries to advance to mount but Mercer denies him. #T3#
Mercer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer clinches. #TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Banks looking to control but Mercer passes into half guard.
Mercer is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kadyn Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Mercer jumps guard.
Mercer trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mercer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer looking to control but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving his position.#T1#
Mercer keeps trying to improve his position.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Mercer looking to control.
Banks content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mercer gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks is sitting in close to Mercer's body. Mercer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Banks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Banks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mercer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Natta tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
Natta misses with a looping left.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Natta. #CL2#
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercer fails to pull guard.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Natta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer 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.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Natta takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer moves out of range as Natta strikes.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Nice uppercut lands for Natta. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Natta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natta misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Mercer has Natta up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Natta won't allow it.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Natta forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Natta. #TD#
Natta jumps guard.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Natta working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mercer slips under a jab.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.#CL#
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch. #TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Mercer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Natta has an active guard here but Mercer has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Natta wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working. #T2#
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.
Natta is trying to control but Mercer passes into side control!
Natta is looking for a sweep.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Natta is looking for a sweep.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a body shot.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Natta misses.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercer tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Natta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mercer manages to circle out of the way.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it. #CL#
Natta moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Natta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?#TD#
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Mercer is stalling in the full guard.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up. #T1#
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Natta.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Natta clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta pulls Mercer in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Natta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Natta closes the distance and pushes Mercer back into the cage.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Natta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mercer is aware though and is defending well.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Natta keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
Natta has his hands on Mercer's head, controlling the position.
Natta continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mercer instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Natta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A relieved looking Marco Natta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Banks.#TD#
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Mercer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercer working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mercer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Mercer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mercer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch. #TD#
Banks manages to pull guard.
Mercer content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Banks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mercer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Mercer takes a little break here. Banks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banks wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Mercer taking a breather here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Banks.#T3##TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Mercer pushes his legs off easily.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mercer has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mercer pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mercer seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mercer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Banks working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Mercer stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Banks is trying to keep Mercer in close. #SUB#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mercer has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mercer jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mercer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mercer gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mercer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercer looking to control but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.#T1#
Mercer tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercer keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Mercer wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Mercer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Banks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling his opponent.
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadyn Mercer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mercer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Banks pulls Mercer into guard.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mercer escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Banks tries to bench press Mercer off him but Mercer keeps the position.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Mercer tries to move to mount but Banks blocks the move with his legs.
Banks tries to buck Mercer off but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
Mercer laying and praying for a moment but Banks takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Mercer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Mercer advances nicely into full mount.
Mercer prevents Banks from getting the reversal.
Mercer content just to control the position here.
Banks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Banks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Mercer rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mercer pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.#T1##SUB#
Mercer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banks uses it to pass to side control.
Banks trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Kadyn Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer is trying to work for a sweep but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Mercer manages to get to full guard.
Mercer looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Banks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mercer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks postures up.#T4#
Mercer tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mercer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banks is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caiden Banks 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!#R3##CL#
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.#TD#
Mercer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mercer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mercer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer is looking to get to half guard.
Banks controlling from mount.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Banks tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mercer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercer is trying to control but Banks manages to pass to mount!
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mercer is looking to improve his position but Banks isn't that keen on the idea.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is trying to control but Banks passes into side control!
Mercer tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

Caiden Banks had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kadyn Mercer was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2023

#R1##TD#
Trapnell dives in and scores a takedown into Mercer's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Trapnell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mercer throws up his legs and catches Trapnell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Trapnell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mercer! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mercer pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mercer preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mercer stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Mercer has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Mercer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer is looking to advance position but Banks won't allow it.
Mercer prevents Banks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mercer to get the leverage. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Banks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB#
Banks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mercer stacks Banks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mercer!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Banks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercer is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caiden Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Banks looking to control but Mercer passes into half guard.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Banks moves into full guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Mercer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Mercer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.
Banks is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercer passes into half guard.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it. #T3#
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Banks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer postures up.
Banks is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercer has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mercer has Banks up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mercer has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mercer in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Banks wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Banks wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch. #TD#
Banks decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Banks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercer uses it to pass to side control.
Mercer just content to control the position.
Mercer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banks is avoiding damage well.
Banks seems a little lost for a moment, as Mercer dominates the positioning.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!#T3#
Mercer controlling the pace for now.
Banks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mercer seems content to control.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
Mercer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banks tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kadyn Mercer.
Well Mercer 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!

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