PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Warrock Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warner comes to the cage accompanied by Gin Wigmore - Black Sheep . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Warner
vs
Mercer

165 cm
20
134 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

(MFS) Macto Fight System $15

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Warrock Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense.
Warner stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Mercer or perhaps it was just good defense by Warner which made him look bad.

Mercer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warner is staying active underneath Mercer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Mercer seems to be looking for submissions.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Warner is having none of it.
Warner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mercer is working away from the top position though.
Mercer blocks the strikes from Warner.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Warner defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warner sees it coming and defends easily.
Warner manages to get to full guard.
Warner has momentary wrist control but Mercer slips an elbow through the middle.
Warner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Warner controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer passes into half guard.

Warner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warner defending well though.
Mercer prevents Warner from standing back up.

Mercer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mercer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mercer looks gassed!
Mercer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Warner kicks off Mercer and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warner off to one side.
Warner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warrock Warner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mercer gets caught napping as Warner dives in and scores a takedown. Mercer manages to retain guard.

Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warner passes into half guard.
Warner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Warner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Warner is very close to passing his half guard.

Warner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryan Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Warner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Mercer. No joy for Warner on that attempt.
Warrock Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercer stuffs the takedown.

Mercer scores with a takedown into Warner's guard.

Warner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mercer advances position into side control!

Mercer swings around for an armbar but Warner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mercer's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.

Mercer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warner is aware though and is defending well.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mercer looking to control.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mercer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warner is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Warner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Warner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warner throws a strike but Mercer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Warner manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Mercer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warner is one step ahead there.
Warner passes into half guard.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mercer sees it coming and defends easily.
Warner 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.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warner.

Warner is looking for a kimura here.
Warner thows a huge punch but Mercer dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercer wants to control but Warner is keeping busy.
Warner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mercer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warrock Warner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Warner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mercer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warner's guard.
Merceris looking to pass into half guard but Warner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Warner is in guard.

Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warner throws an elbow that misses. Mercer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warner's guard. Nice move by Mercer!
Mercer postures up.

Warner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer slips nicely into half guard.
Mercer is nestled in close to Warner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Warner is trying to control but can't.
Warrock Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer trying to mount his opponent but Warner defends it.
Warner missing with punches from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mercer is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mercer stopping the sweep attempt from Warner.
Warner keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Warner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mercer!
Mercer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mercer is in a horrible position here. Warner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Warner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warner lands a big shot there that rocks Mercer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner raining down shots from the mount!
Warner lands a big shot there that rocks Mercer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warrock Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warner 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warrock Warner!
A very excited looking Warrock Warner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.