Mercito Gesta (Philippines) vs Ty Barnet (USA) - KNOCKOUT, BOXING HD

Fighting out of the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. Ty Barnett Representing San Remigio Mandaue, the Philippines and fighting out of San Diego, California Mercedo Mercedo Hesta entered the bout as an undefeated and fast-rising Southpaw contender known for explosive hand speed and relentless pressure. When your trainer said, time to get a guy out, did you actually respond to that? As he goes down, obviously, Mercedo has. His aggressive combination punching and high work rate had made him one of the most exciting prospects in the division with many viewing him as a future world title challenger. I agree with you, Richard. You said, oh, and down he goes. Cuero down. A quick, quick shot by Hesta. I don't think Oscar's going to get up this time. I think he's going to take the 10-count. Facing Ty Barnett was another step in Hesta's progression, a chance to prove that his talent could translate against seasoned opposition on a national stage. If Barnett is to pull this upset, how would he do it? Let's remind people. If he is to pull the upset, what do you see? Yeah, I mean, he's going to definitely have to work the jab and throw those punches where he's just throwing one punch at a time. He has to put combinations together. Ring generalship and he's pretty good. Putting his punches together is his southpaw. Tried to place that right hook that time. It is. And you can see he's trying to get that right hook off. Ty Barnett tried to bring the right hand to the body. Darley Perez against Baha Mamadjanov. Red, white, and blue. That was a good right hand back on him. He's going to definitely have to throw those rounds. Remember, he's the taller fighter. He is three inches on Hesta. Hesta at 5'7", checked in at 137. See it on the screen right there. Right on that Facebook page. You can do the line there. Good left hand by Hesta. It's Hesta. Watch that jump on him here at the end of one. Round number two of our 10-round main event. Mercedo Hesta. No amateur boxing experience. He started kickboxing at age five. Making the comment in a few columns recently of how Pacquiao opened the door for this generation of Filipino fighters. Hesta. ESPN Friday Night Fight Facebook page. Click on the live vote application. Join in throughout the night. Placed that right uppercut. Then came back and put four more punches together. And there was a left hand that time. From Hesta. Barnett was pushing down on Hesta. But covering up right away even on that feint is Barnett. He's definitely—he's keeping that left real long. He has to watch out because Hesta loves to throw that right hook. Went right hook, left uppercut that time. And he comes sweeping in with a left hand. And get that right hand. End of two. Yeah, Barnett definitely needs to keep throwing that jab to show her hand. It looked like it kind of buzzed him a little bit. And Hesta definitely—he's going— he's throwing a straight left right past the jab because he's doing a very good job. That time Barnett tried to meet Hesta when he came in. And he touches him with that right hand. Hesta really respected. That time a little more offensive and it served him well. More combinations where he needs to continue to be. Just looks a little more— Nice short right uppercut. And he hasn't hurt. Good infighting by Hesta. Oh, good shot by Barnett. Barnett's got a good body shot. You know, consider it like Pacquiao. But it's—it's ----. He has the same kind of demeanor. There's a good straight right hand moments ago by Barnett. And Hesta seemingly unaffected. And now he jumps in with a left hand. That's a Pacquiao thing right there. There's the unbeaten Hesta. He had the edge 14-8 according to CompuBox with the power punches in that last round. It's Hesta. Very comfortable getting— Yeah, you see him throw the right hook. But right where he throws the hook, the right body shot comes right after the right hook. This is a good counter for Barnett. A little more countering to get the shot that he's looking for. Like that. There it is. Make Barnett—make Barnett reach for him a little bit. Make Barnett come to him a little bit. You can see Hesta wiping his brow. Looking to see if there was blood after the heads came in today. Barnett's doing a great job now with that jab. And keeping it in his face. And this is what he needs to do. Great right hand. He's switching it up. There's that lead left. And then with a left uppercut and a sweeping right hand, back to the inside. Right hook and uppercut as he tries to pin him into the corner. But Barnett's left foot ain't come over the top with the right hook. Straight left hand. He does that so well. That's his—I think one of his— They went with Hesta with 59%. Yeah, it was definitely a close round because— Oh, he placed that left hand. Wow. Barnett's in trouble. Force back, wheel over there. Did you see his legs just go like loose spaghetti? Hesta's getting after him right there. A right hand. 30 and change to work it that way. Yeah, Hesta needs to take his time and place his shots the right way. If not, Barnett can get out of this round and maybe clear his head. And he's still on wobbly legs. In a dominating fifth round, Hesta. Too much head-hunting here, Shane. Should he be going to the body? He should be going to the body a little bit more. That's the thought of it. Somehow, some way. Oh, good round. Survive this and then steady himself. Round six scheduled for ten. Future Hall of Famer Sugar Shane Mosley is sitting in for ten. Just clips the top of his head that time with the right hook. Now, he looks to split the guard with a straight left. Working his jab. He's trying to keep him off balance. And trying not to get hit with those big shots like that. I think he turns over real fast and get that straight left hand in. Like that. A great job of counting on that jab. And he does. He does count. The inside. With his punches together. Did Mercito Hesta. More rounds to go between these two. Yes. You'll feed your pet monkey. Tito. Tito, the monkey. Hesta's on a roll here. It seems like Hesta falls asleep for a second. There's some moments of inconsistencies with him, isn't there, Shane? Yeah, that's his training. He was hurt badly at the end of round five. He was able to throw out round five. And was able to survive that. But then they see more of the jabbing. More of the jab right hand. But just to wrap up the night on Magdaleno. 20 years old. That was his 11th win. Eight knockouts. Professional fights early. I was able to get in there with top professional fighters. Champions. So, he looks like that. He looks very good. Lorenzo. No, who's that? Poor Lorenzo. He's probably walking around telling everybody that he fought Sugar Shane Mosley. Where I asked you, Shane. Give me hope. You said earlier. Listen, he does have power. He can connect. Can he pull it off here? Wait. He has to keep jabbing and moving. Jab, jab. Straight right hand. Jab, jab. Overhand right hand. He seems to land when he does that. When he stops and he gets hit. He could because Hesta right now is not really paying attention. He's just paying attention to what he wants to do. And he's able to bring the hands like that. Sleeping left hand that time. If he keeps getting hit with those tough right hands. A Hall of Fame career that lasts from the early 90s right through to this past spring. And now your son is doing his thing. So, they're facing a situation where they think they are far behind on the scorecards. And according to you. Extend his mark to the 26th win of his career. That is the way you the fan sees it. Seven rounds to one. Only the third round going for Hesta. Another warning from Jim. Hesta really sitting down on that left hand. And then he tried to lift his head with a right uppercut. That right hand. Oh. And then he came with the left of the body. And a quick sweeping right hand. He's trying to put a face on his face. He was right there with that left hand. You can see some swelling around the eyes of Ty Barnett. I really like what I see. Yeah. And then there are moments where he lingers. And he just found one of those moments there. Where you gotta love what you see as he looks to close the show. Wow. What an offensive explosion from the Filipino. Finish him. Can't be saved on the bell. He needs to rise up and beat the count. Fight is over. Ty Barnett is still unsteady. As Hesta celebrating. He just got pummeled there. Listen. Seemed like it was after the bell, Shane. Yeah. Now listen. It was definitely after the bell. Hey. The ending was gonna be the ending. Yeah. He was taking a beating. Your winner. By way of technical knockout. Mercito. No mercy. Hesta.