PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercury comes to the ring accompanied by "I Want It All" by Queen. Rodhrehson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fight to dance kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Mercury
vs
Rodhrehson

170 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lemmy Mercury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercury counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodhrehson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lemmy Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodhrehson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercury looks to land a left hand but Rodhrehson moved out of range nicely.
Mercury misses with a few strikes there.
Mercury walks into a stiff left hand from Rodhrehson.
Mercury slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodhrehson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mercury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mercury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodhrehson moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury slips a jab from Rodhrehson.
A lazy left from Mercury finds it's target.
Rodhrehson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Mercury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodhrehson defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
Mercury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodhrehson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercury.
Rodhrehson slips a straight right by Mercury.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rodhrehson finds it's way through Mercury's defenses.
Mercury ducks under a wild hook from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson misses the jab.
Mercury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodhrehson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodhrehson closes the distance and clinches up with Mercury, looking for a takedown. Rodhrehson pushes Mercury against the ropes but Mercury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercury throws a hook but Rodhrehson avoids it easily.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodhrehson moves away.
Rodhrehson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mercury.
Rodhrehson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mercury circles away.
Lemmy Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Mercury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodhrehson is defended easily by Mercury.
Mercury moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown but Mercury shows good takedown defense.
A lazy left from Mercury finds it's target.
Rodhrehson clobbers Mercury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A cross from Rodhrehson lands.
Rodhrehson throws a shot from downtown. Mercury moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mercury misses with a series of wild punches.
Mercury throws a series of punches but Rodhrehson moves out of range.
Rodhrehson moves out of range as Mercury strikes.
Rodhrehson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mercury tried to score with a low kick but Rodhrehson checks it.
Rodhrehson needs to keep his hands up - Mercury had a free shot at his head there.
Mercury feints a jab promting Rodhrehson to slip. Mercury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rodhrehson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercury falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rodhrehson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mercury won't be happy with that.

Rodhrehson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nad Rodhrehson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jab by Rodhrehson.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Mercury moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodhrehson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercury stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodhrehson. Rodhrehson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodhrehson scores with a nice head shot.
Mercury wants to slow Rodhrehson down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Rodhrehson does it's job there.
Rodhrehson blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Mercury tenderised Rodhrehson's leg. Rodhrehson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodhrehson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mercury under the eye.
Lemmy Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Mercury.
Rodhrehson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodhrehson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercury to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Rodhrehson.
Nice straight punches there by Rodhrehson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodhrehson.
Nice defenses there by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson checks a leg kick.
Rodhrehson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodhrehson throws a looping overhand right but Mercury ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mercury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodhrehson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodhrehson misses the target.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Rodhrehson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mercury sprawls well. He's pushed Rodhrehson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lemmy Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Mercury. Those never looked like landing.
Mercury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mercury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodhrehson. That did some damage!
A combination from Rodhrehson does no damage.
Rodhrehson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mercury bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rodhrehson's head.
Rodhrehson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodhrehson throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodhrehson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodhrehson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodhrehson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mercury keeping moving, preventing Rodhrehson from controlling successfully.
Mercury wants to hit a switch here but Rodhrehson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mercury there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is squirming around, avoiding Rodhrehson's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rodhrehson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mercury has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mercury!
Rodhrehson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercury wants to stand but Rodhrehson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodhrehson working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rodhrehson is working an open guard so Mercury takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nad Rodhrehson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Rodhrehson cracks Mercury with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Mercury gets caught napping as Rodhrehson dives in and scores a takedown. Mercury manages to retain guard.
Rodhrehson trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom.
Rodhrehson wants to pass the guard but Mercury is keeping the position.
Rodhrehson throwing strikes but missing.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Rodhrehson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mercury is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mercury has escaped and now he's on top!

Rodhrehson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercury defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Mercury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodhrehson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercury has managed to get both his arms back between Rodhrehson's legs - danger averted.
Mercury is looking to stand up but Rodhrehson won't let him.

Rodhrehson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercury defends it easily.

Mercury got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodhrehson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercury has managed to get both his arms back between Rodhrehson's legs - danger averted.
Rodhrehson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Rodhrehson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercury passes into half guard.
Rodhrehson is looking for a sweep. Mercury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercury stands up from half guard.
Mercury with a hook.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut. Mercury saw that one coming.
Mercury misses with the combination.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemmy Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercury looks to land a left hand but Rodhrehson moved out of range nicely.
Mercury tries to bum rush Rodhrehson with a series of wild strikes but Rodhrehson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Rodhrehson blocks the low kick.
Rodhrehson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rodhrehson there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury misses with a hook. Rodhrehson ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Rodhrehson with that takedown attempt.
Rodhrehson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Rodhrehson shoots in and drives through. Mercury sprawls well.
Rodhrehson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl out of it but Rodhrehson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mercury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemmy Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nad Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodhrehson looks to land a right hand but Mercury moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercury scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodhrehson should have avoided that one.
Mercury misses with the combination.

Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rodhrehson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Rodhrehson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rodhrehson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mercury has worked his arm free - good work by Mercury!

Rodhrehson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nad Rodhrehson.
I've got Rodhrehson 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Nad Rodhrehson!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Nad Rodhrehson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight as a draw!

Nad Rodhrehson wins by majority decision!