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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sadeq scores with a takedown into Mercer's guard.
Sadeq scoring with some ground and pound.
Sadeq would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sadeq lands a couple of elbows.
Sadeq stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sadeq stands and throws Mercer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadeq lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mercer down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is looking to regain half guard here but Sadeq keeps moving and retains side control.
Sadeq creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sadeq lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mercer down.
#ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!#T1#
Sadeq in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mercer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Sadeq turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!
Adel Sadeq seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Mercer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadeq's hands.
Mercer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sadeq's hands.
Mercer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sadeq is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mercer misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Sadeq counters with a single leg into guard. Mercer didn't expect that.
Sadeq's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sadeq postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
Sadeq is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sadeq preventing the sweep.
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.
Sadeq is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mercer being controlled here, momentarily.
Sadeq seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mercer for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Sadeq looking to pass the guard.
Sadeq's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sadeq connects with a couple of short punches.
Sadeq is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sadeq with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#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.
Sadeq 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.
Sadeq postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sadeq is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sadeq scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
Sadeq loads up on a big left hand. Mercer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Sadeq looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mercer can't hide his disappointment, as Sadeq celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adel Sadeq!
An out of breath Adel Sadeq thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mercer enables Felix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mercer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Felix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Felix postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
Felix wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Felix throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mercer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Felix 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.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer keeping full guard, as Felix tries to pass.
Felix distracts Mercer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Felix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Felix is proving a slippery customer.
Felix is working Mercer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Felix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mercer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Felix.
Felix is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercer has wrist control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Felix is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Felix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
Mercer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Felix manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Mercer postures up.
Felix keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Felix manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mercer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Felix should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Felix trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Felix wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Mercer working a defensive guard here.
Felix must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SUB#
Mercer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mercer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Felix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mercer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Felix's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Felix with a flurry of punches that miss.
Felix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Felix postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Mercer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Felix controlling from the top position.
Felix looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Felix won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
Felix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Felix tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Felix dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mercer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Mercer gets caught flat footed, as Felix shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Felix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Mercer working a defensive guard here.
Felix wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Felix scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felix connects with a couple of short punches.
Felix trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Tevin Felix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Felix postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mercer trying to control the position.
#T1#
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix landing some decent shots from guard.
Felix lands a couple of digs.
Felix working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!
Felix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Felix is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Felix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Felix lands a couple of digs.
Felix loads up on a big left hand. Mercer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Felix looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mercer can't hide his disappointment, as Felix celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Felix!
Tevin Felix decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Mercer thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzjames's side.
A low kick from Mercer is predictable there #KD#
and Fitzjames counters with a nice right hand that sends Mercer toppling to the canvas! Mercer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fitzjames finish him?!#ROC#
Mercer is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jack Mercer has been cut.
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzjames counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Fitzjames!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Stable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
#CL#
Stable instigates a clinch.
Mercer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Stable decides to pull guard.
Mercer stops Stable from standing up.
Mercer throws an elbow that misses. Stable uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Stable!#REVR#
Stable is looking to stand up but Mercer won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Stable has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mercer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Stable is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mercer pulls down on the head and he's put Stable to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Mercer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mercer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a left to the body. #KD2#
Hardy lands a left and a right that send Mercer crashing to the mat, dazed. Hardy thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mercer is rocked!
Mercer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Hardy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Toriyama thuds his shin into the meat of Mercer's side.
Toriyama scores with a head kick.
Mercer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toriyama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mercer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Toriyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mercer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Toriyama closes the distance and clinches.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Toriyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Toriyama to keep the fight standing.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
#T1#
Mercer throws a head punch that misses.
Mercer avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Mercer tries to throw a body punch but Toriyama avoids it by throwing Mercer back against the cage.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mercer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mercer is looking to break free of the clinch but Toriyama has double underhooks.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Mercer takes an elbow to the temple.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Mercer dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Mercer shrugs off.
Toriyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Mercer controls his hands.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that Mercer shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Toriyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mercer's brow.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer trying to land knees to the body.
Toriyama misses with an elbow strike.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Mercer 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Mercer has been cut.#T3#
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mercer working aggressively here.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercer's defenses.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Mercer avoids a wild elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
#T4#
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Toriyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer takes an elbow to the temple.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC#
Mercer is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taiga Toriyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Mercer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Toriyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Toriyama gets a clinch.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Mercer avoids the elbow strike from Toriyama, against the cage.
Mercer is trying to break the clinch but Toriyama is controlling him.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike.
Toriyama is leaning against Mercer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toriyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mercer's elbow. #T1#
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mercer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Toriyama finish him?
Taiga Toriyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Mercer seems to have recovered his senses.
Toriyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Toriyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Mercer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mercer prevents a body shot from Toriyama.
Mercer dodges an elbow strike from Toriyama.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Toriyama avoiding damage as Mercer throws knees to the body.
Mercer blocks an elbow strike from Toriyama.
Toriyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Toriyama. #T2#
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Toriyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toriyama tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mercer's defenses.
Toriyama tries a body shot but Mercer blocks it.
Mercer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mercer takes an elbow to the temple.
Mercer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands an elbow just above Mercer 's eye.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Toriyama has him pressed against the cage.
Toriyama misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow.
Mercer wants to break free but Toriyama has control.
Toriyama tries to throw a body punch but Mercer avoids it by throwing Toriyama back against the cage.
Toriyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Toriyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercer wants to get back to striking at distance but Toriyama won't allow it.
Toriyama lands an elbow that stopped Mercer in his tracks for a moment.
Toriyama creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Mercer! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Toriyama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taiga Toriyama!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Bobima counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bobima lands an upkick as Mercer stands over him.
Mercer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bobima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bobima keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass. #T1#
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobima is retaining full guard.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bobima clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Bobima closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mercer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bobima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobima lands a big elbow. #T2#
Mercer wants to hold on but Bobima pushes him away.
Bobima tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bobima controlling from the full mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mercer is desperately trying to improve his position but Bobima has a good base and remains in mount.
Bobima throwing strikes here but Mercer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T3#
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bobima controlling from mount.
Bobima avoids the attempt from Mercer to control.
Mercer is squirming around, avoiding Bobima's attempts to control the action.
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bobima missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Mercer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bobima stalling.
Bobima is thwarting Mercer's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mercer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lisko Bobima dominated that round.
That's time! Mercer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mercer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for Bobima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Bobima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mercer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Lisko Bobima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mercer trying to keep a closed guard but Bobima is proving a slippery customer.
Bobima wants to stand and escape but instead Mercer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Bobima keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bobima is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mercer throws an elbow that misses. Bobima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mercer's guard. Nice move by Bobima!#REVB#
Mercer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bobima controls the pace.#T2#
Mercer trying to control the position.
Bobima preventing the sweep.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.
Bobima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mercer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobima stopping the sweep attempt from Mercer.#T3#
Mercer is trying to control the position but Bobima postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bobima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mercer, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mercer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Bobima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercer.
Mercer throws a nice looking combination but Bobima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mercer throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bobima moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.#TD2#
Bobima pulls guard.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Bobima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobima is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bobima tries to stand but Mercer is controlling from the bottom.
Mercer looking for a sweep. Not yet Mercer, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bobima postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Mercer controls Bobima momentarily but Bobima frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lisko Bobima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mercer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bobima tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mercer is in Bobima's guard.
Mercer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Bobima keeps moving.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobima is keeping the position for now.
Bobima is controlling Mercer's posture.
Bobima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mercer is looking to pass into half guard but Bobima pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bobima is in guard.#REVB#
Mercer keeping moving, preventing Bobima from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mercer looking to control.
Bobima throwing strikes but missing.
Bobima throws a big right hand that misses.
Mercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bobima wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mercer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobima's head. #T2##SUB2#
Bobima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bobima tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Bobima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mercer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobima is refusing to be controlled, as Mercer sits in half guard. #T3##SUB#
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.
#SUB#
Mercer is working for a kimura but Bobima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Bobima is defending against the submission attempts here by Mercer.
Bobima is positioning himself well to prevent Mercer advancing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mercer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jack Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobima is doing well to control the position and prevent Mercer from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mercer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lisko Bobima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to advance position but Bobima won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobima 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lisko Bobima!
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