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Event:
MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
FrownFelter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mercado on his heels. He'll look to pass Mercado's guard now, I'm sure.
FrownFelter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mercado wants to sweep here but FrownFelter controlling him for the moment.
FrownFelter 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.
FrownFelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mercado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
FrownFelter sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Mercado controls FrownFelter momentarily but FrownFelter frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
FrownFelter closes the distance and clinches up with Mercado, looking for a takedown. FrownFelter pushes Mercado against the cage but Mercado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
FrownFelter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mercado sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten FrownFelter somewhat.#TD2#
Mercado scores with a takedown into FrownFelter's guard.#SUB#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
FrownFelter is looking for a triangle here but Mercado uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
FrownFelter is being controlled here. #T2#
Mercado moves into full mount!
FrownFelter's coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mercado looking to control but FrownFelter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
FrownFelter tries to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.
Mercado trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is having none of it.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but Mercado isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Mercado controlling the position easily from mount.
FrownFelter just holding on.
Mercado avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
FrownFelter is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Mercado avoids the attempt from FrownFelter to control.
Mercado trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
FrownFelter is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercado has a good base and remains in mount.
FrownFelter regains half guard.
Mercado wants to lay and pray for a moment but FrownFelter keeps working.
Mercado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
FrownFelter is looking to get back to full guard here but Mercado has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter is keeping him busy.
Mercado working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mercado tries to sprawl but FrownFelter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
FrownFelter prevents Mercado from improving his position.
FrownFelter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
FrownFelter is thwarting Mercado's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter controlling the action here.
Mercado tries to get to full guard but FrownFelter has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
FrownFelter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
FrownFelter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mercado sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
FrownFelter darts in looking for a takedown but Mercado gets double underhooks and turns FrownFelter into the cage.
We've been informed that Mercado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
FrownFelter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken FrownFelter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
FrownFelter manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
FrownFelter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mercado. #SUB#
Mercado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
FrownFelter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercado defends well.
Ken FrownFelter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercado passes into half guard.
FrownFelter tries to roll over but Mercado keeps him under control.#SUB#
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
FrownFelter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercado.
Mercado missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy.
Mercado not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. FrownFelter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter is keeping him busy. #SUB#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
FrownFelter moves into full guard.
Mercado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FrownFelter is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercado trying to control the position from guard on top but FrownFelter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
FrownFelter throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercado uses it to pass to side control.
Mercado is looking to take a break and control but FrownFelter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercado gets to mount! FrownFelter was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercado trying to control but FrownFelter is having none of it.
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.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ken FrownFelter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Mercado tries to sprawl but FrownFelter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mercado wants to sweep but FrownFelter has passed to side control!
FrownFelter 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 Mercado's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter postures up.
Mercado is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
FrownFelter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mercado will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Mercado tries to bench press FrownFelter off him but FrownFelter keeps the position.
Mercado is still trying to improve position.
Mercado can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
FrownFelter controlling the action here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mercado trying to hold on to FrownFelter's head to control him but FrownFelter postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
FrownFelter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
FrownFelter wants to control but Mercado is keeping him busy.
FrownFelter taking a breather here.
Mercado tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Mercado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mercado wants to control but FrownFelter postures up.
Mercado is looking to reverse the position.
Mercado regains half guard, as FrownFelter was trying to land strikes.
FrownFelter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
FrownFelter moves into full mount! Mercado won't be happy about that!
Mercado working to try and regain half guard.
FrownFelter controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken FrownFelter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think FrownFelter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken FrownFelter!
Ken FrownFelter very nearly forgot to thank Bloodbath MMA Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -20-
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into Bucombo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bucombo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mercado dives into side control.
Bucombo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#REVB#
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mercado in side control, throwing shots but Bucombo defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mercado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Mercado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mercado is standing up over Bucombo. Bucombo looks to escape but Mercado dives into side control.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bucombo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mercado sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bucombo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bucombo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Mercado controls the position.
Mercado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mercado advances nicely into full mount.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Mercado lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that 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.#R2##TD#
Mercado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bucombo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bucombo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Mercado advances to half guard. #T1#
Mercado stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Mercado.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mercado throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mercado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mercado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bucombo can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Mercado shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bucombo's guard.
Mercado's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mercado seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bucombo for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Mercado'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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Mercado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bucombo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercado is in Bucombo's guard.
Dante Mercado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bucombo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercado controls the pace.
Mercado advances to half guard.
Mercado throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mercado has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Mercado closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bucombo did well to prevent Mercado getting side control.
Bucombo is in trouble now - Mercado has advanced to mount!
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bucombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mercado continues to stall.
Further stalling from Mercado.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
More hug and hope from Mercado.
Mercado continues to hold on tight.#T3#
We've been informed that Bucombo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercado looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mercado misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mercado controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adriano Bucombo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Mercado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Mercado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mercado 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Mercado! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Lemon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Mercado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mercado showed some decent athleticism there.
Lemon wants to get back to full guard.
Lemon is trying is best to control the position here.
Mercado prevents Lemon from improving his position.
Mercado slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Lemon is controlling Mercado's trapped leg to prevent Mercado from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemon misses with a looping right.
Lemon thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Mercado tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mercado can't break the clinch.
Lemon lands a left hand.
Mercado wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemon.
Mercado goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemon prevents it.
#T2#
Lemon scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mercado tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurt Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Mercado.
Lemon prevents the takedown attempt.
Lemon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercado takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lemon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Mercado tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Lemon.
Lemon presses Mercado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemon lands with a left to the head.
Mercado is trying to drag Lemon to the mat but Lemon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Good body shot from Lemon.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemon.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Lemon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemon works on Mercado's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Lemon presses Mercado against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been informed that Mercado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lemon lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemon lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemon after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Lemon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lemon.
Lemon digs a right hand underneath Mercado's ribcage. Mercado let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mercado backwards.
Lemon lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lemon. #ROC#Mercado is rocked!
Lemon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mercado is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemon finish him?
Mercado can't break the clinch.
Mercado seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemon creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mercado with a big uppercut! Mercado tries to clinch up but Lemon pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mercado to the mat! Mercado covers up and Lemon unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kurt Lemon! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -6-
Date: Oct 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mercado.
Rivers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mercado politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mercado prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercado throws an elbow but Rivers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rivers tries to bench press Mercado off him but Mercado keeps the position.
Mercado is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rivers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers is trying to control Mercado's posture but Mercado avoids it.
Mercado has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rivers!
Mercado avoids the attempt from Rivers to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mercado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mercado punching from mount but Rivers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mercado tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rivers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mercado throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivers wants to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.#T2#
Rivers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercado lands a nice shot to the head.
Mercado throwing strikes here but Rivers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rivers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mercado misses with a head shot.
Mercado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rivers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rivers wants to hold on but Mercado pushes him away.
Rivers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mercado tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
Mercado controlling the position easily from mount.
Rivers is trying to escape the mount.
Mercado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mercado unloads with some shots from mount but Rivers bucks and avoids them well.
Mercado controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Mercado throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rivers slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Rivers is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zanshin MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Mercado is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rivers is just riding it out for now. Mercado eventually gives up the hold.
Mercado passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Mercado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rivers looks for a takedown but Mercado sprawls well.#TD2#
Mercado gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rivers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rivers is letting Mercado control him for a moment.
Mercado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rivers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Rivers is letting Mercado control him for a moment.
Rivers is looking to regain half guard here but Mercado keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
A control attempt from Rivers but he's now mounted!
Rivers tries to lock up and control but Mercado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rivers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rivers manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Mercado is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mercado controlling the action here.#T2##SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Mercado wants to pass to mount but Rivers is defending the position.
Rivers is trying to control but can't.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mercado with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3##SUB#
Rivers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Mercado 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.
Rivers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercado.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rivers is trying to control but Mercado passes into side control!
Mercado fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#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.#SUB2#
Mercado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Mercado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mercado tries for a kimura but Rivers is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers being controlled for a moment.
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.
Dante Mercado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mercado gets the takedown into side control.
Rivers gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercado moves nicely into side control.
Rivers is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercado taking a breather here.
Mercado tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Rivers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rivers can't do much from the bottom here.
Rivers managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mercado.
Mercado is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rivers prevents Mercado from improving position.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Mercado politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mercado prefers to stall for the moment though.
Rivers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rivers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mercado.
Rivers is looking for a sweep.
Rivers parries the strikes from Mercado easily there. Mercado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rivers to escape.
Rivers wants to control but Mercado postures up.
Rivers manages to get back to half guard.
Mercado passes to full mount!
Rivers 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#
Rivers actively working from the bottom here.
Mercado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dante Mercado has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Mercado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Rivers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercado controlling the action here.
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rivers is trying to maintain the position but Mercado is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Mercado seems content to control.
Rivers trying to hold on to Mercado's head to control him but Mercado postures up.
Rivers wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rivers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercado pulls his head out easily.
Mercado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rivers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercado controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalil Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Mercado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Mercado is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rivers's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Mercado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mercado 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Mercado! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tiago Martelo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dante Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Martelo rushes Mercado and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martelo tries to pull guard but Mercado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mercado has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martelo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mercado has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martelo after a bit of a struggle.
Mercado is trying to drag Martelo to the mat but Martelo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tiago Martelo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Mercado.#TD#
Martelo drags the fight down to the ground.
Mercado won't allow Martelo to sweep him here.
Mercado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martelo holds on and takes a little breather.
Mercado advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martelo wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Martelo looking for submissions off his back.
Mercado trying to control from half guard but Martelo is working away. #T1#
Mercado wants to free his trapped foot but Martelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martelo tries to get to full guard but Mercado has control of the leg.
Mercado is keen to just control but Martelo is a slippery customer.
Martelo wants to improve his position but Mercado is controlling well.
Mercado takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Martelo wants to control but Mercado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercado really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martelo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Mercado wants to work for an arm triangle but Martelo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mercado is working for a kimura but Martelo is defending it quite comfortably.
Mercado stalling away here and it's allowed Martelo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Mercado 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Martelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mercado is aware though and is defending well.
Mercado stays in close to Martelo's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martelo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (2) vs (0) Mercado
Martelo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (5) vs (0) Mercado#T4#
Mercado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martelo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martelo (5) vs (4) Mercado
Martelo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Martelo tries to escape the position.
Martelo is working hard here to advance position.
Martelo wants to control his opponent's hands but Mercado gets his hands free.
Mercado biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
I really don't envy Martelo right now.
Martelo turns into Mercado and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (7) vs (4) Mercado
Martelo looking to pass the guard.
Mercado has Martelo pulled in close to control his posture.
Martelo looking to sit in guard and control but Mercado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (7) vs (6) Mercado
Martelo wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Martelo keeping moving, preventing Mercado from controlling successfully.
Mercado preventing the sweep.
Martelo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mercado has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (7) vs (9) Mercado
Mercado is looking to take a break and control but Martelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martelo is looking for a sweep.
Mercado is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T7#
Martelo can't do much from the bottom here.
Martelo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mercado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martelo is not content to let Mercado control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Mercado tries for a kimura but Martelo is defending well.
Martelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Mercado is trying to get an arm triangle but Martelo is defending well.
Martelo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mercado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T9##SUB2#
Mercado seems to be looking for submissions.
Martelo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mercado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mercado's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martelo (11) vs (9) Mercado
Mercado turns into Martelo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (11) vs (11) Mercado
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martelo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (13) vs (11) Mercado
Martelo controlling from the top position.
Mercado keeping moving, preventing Martelo from controlling successfully. #T10#
Martelo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mercado looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Martelo has picked Mercado up and slammed him! Mercado can't keep hold of the triangle and Martelo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (16) vs (11) Mercado
Mercado wants to control but Martelo postures up.#T11#
Martelo trying to control the action but Mercado is working from the bottom.
Martelo working away.
Martelo in the domination position with Mercado hanging on.
Mercado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mercado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercado wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Martelo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mercado is looking to get back to full guard here but Martelo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (19) vs (11) Mercado
Martelo is looking to take a break and control but Mercado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Martelo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mercado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Martelo but great work by Mercado. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martelo (19) vs (15) Mercado#T13#
Martelo manages to get back to half guard.
Martelo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Martelo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Martelo looking for a sweep. Not yet Martelo, not yet. #SUB#
Martelo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Mercado forces his way into half guard.
Mercado is looking to take a break and control but Martelo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mercado controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mercado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martelo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martelo takes the fight on points by 19 to 15. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alden Horn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dante Mercado!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mercado looking for a takedown. #TD#
Horn decides to pull guard.
Horn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercado controls the pace.
Horn is trying to keep Mercado in close.
Mercado controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Horn is trying to control the position here. Mercado has hold of a guillotine from the top though... oh, that looks naaaaasty, will Horn tap? Yes he will! The fight is all over! Mercado jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dante Mercado! |
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