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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Eurynome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azrael Eurynome will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Azrael Eurynome!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eurynome sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
Eurynome looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eurynome blocks the body kick.
Mercer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eurynome checks it well.
Eurynome throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Mercer.
Eurynome plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mercer tried to score with a low kick but Eurynome checks it.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eurynome is trying to get back to full guard.
Eurynome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eurynome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mercer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eurynome is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eurynome avoid being mounted?
Eurynome is trying to stand up here but Mercer is controlling him well.
Mercer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eurynome taking some punishment here, with Mercer in his half guard.
Mercer thows a huge punch but Eurynome dodges it nicely.
Mercer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eurynome tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stalling.
Mercer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercer throwing shots but Eurynome is blocking nicely.
Mercer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eurynome's head.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eurynome blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mercer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome is trying to maintain the position but Mercer is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eurynome's head.
Mercer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Eurynome is having none of it.
Mercer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eurynome sees it coming and defends easily.
Eurynome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mercer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mercer 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 looks to land a strike but Eurynome avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eurynome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mercer postures up in Eurynome's guard and throws a big left but Eurynome blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eurynome utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eurynome bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mercer's guard.
Eurynome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercer has his foot on Eurynome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eurynome works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer is trying to keep Eurynome in close.
Eurynome must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eurynome defends it easily.
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eurynome misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercer.
Mercer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eurynome.
No joy there for Eurynome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eurynome blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Mercer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mercer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eurynome's calf.
The crowd cheers as Eurynome lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercer doesn't seem phased though.
Mercer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eurynome checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Eurynome blocks the low kick.
Eurynome's corner calls for a 1-2. Eurynome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eurynome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eurynome - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eurynome. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Eurynome throws a front kick that sends Mercer stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mercer has a takedown stuffed.
Eurynome digs a good body shot into Mercer's ribs.
Azrael Eurynome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eurynome checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eurynome can pounce on him.
Eurynome tries to clinch up but Mercer circles away and keeps his distance.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Eurynome lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Eurynome manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eurynome connects with an inside leg kick.
Eurynome scores with a head kick.
Mercer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eurynome is out of range and Mercer settles back down.
Eurynome tries a head kick but it misses.
Eurynome lands with a nice body kick.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Eurynome. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Mercer thuds his shin into the meat of Eurynome's side.
Mercer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eurynome.
Eurynome scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer throws a leg kick but Eurynome checks it.
Mercer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eurynome swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eurynome scores with a push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mercer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Eurynome - the referee stops the clock and Mercer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Eurynome. Mercer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Eurynome instigates a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Eurynome won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eurynome lands with a light punch inside.
Eurynome landing knees to the head.
It looks like Vic Mercer has been cut.
Eurynome lands an uppercut.
Mercer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Eurynome lands a nice elbow.
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 Eurynome walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eurynome throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mercer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eurynome throws a head kick that misses.
Eurynome throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eurynome throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome misses with a head kick.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Eurynome.
Mercer is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eurynome looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mercer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mercer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mercer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Eurynome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eurynome scores with a head kick. Mercer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mercer avoids a kick to the body.
Mercer misses with the body kick
and Eurynome counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azrael Eurynome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vic Mercer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Eurynome tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercer throws a chopping leg kick but Eurynome manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eurynome throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mercer's head.
Eurynome cracks Mercer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eurynome fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Eurynome finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mercer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Eurynome.
Mercer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azrael Eurynome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mercer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mercer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eurynome moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Eurynome.
Mercer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mercer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mercer postures up in Eurynome's guard and throws a big left but Eurynome blocks it.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Eurynome has wrist control.
Mercer throws and elbow that misses. Eurynome uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Eurynome!
Eurynome tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mercer is trying to hold Eurynome in close to prevent damage but Eurynome has managed to pass into half guard.
Eurynome wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
Eurynome thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer wants to improve his position but Eurynome is controlling well.
Eurynome wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome wants to stand up but Mercer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Eurynome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Eurynome tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mercer controls his leg.
Mercer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eurynome trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mercer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eurynome trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Azrael Eurynome wasn't active enough on the ground.
Eurynome checks a low kick from Mercer.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eurynome's waist but Eurynome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eurynome has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eurynome and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Eurynome connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercer looks to land a body kick but Eurynome moved away.
A head kick misses from Eurynome.
Mercer misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vic Mercer.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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