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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Kerrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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194 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marc Kerrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesse Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerrr throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jesse Dawson has been cut.
Dawson throws a leg kick but Kerrr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson takes the fight into the clinch.
Dawson stops a takedown attempt from Kerrr.
Kerrr lands with a left to the head.
Kerrr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Kerrr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerrr as he jumps to the side.
Dawson avoids the head kick by Kerrr.
Dawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerrr throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawson throws a low kick but Kerrr avoids it.
Jesse Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerrr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Kerrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerrr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kerrr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dawson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrr controlling the pace for now.
Dawson taking shots to the head.
Dawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kerrr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dawson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerrr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dawson?
Dawson is in a horrible position here. Kerrr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerrr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dawson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kerrr controlling the pace for now.
Kerrr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kerrr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to lock up and control but Kerrr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dawson working to try and regain half guard.
Kerrr lands a big shot there that rocks Dawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kerrr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dawson is on top in guard.
Kerrr looking for subs off his back but Dawson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kerrr is breathing heavily.
Dawson moves into full mount! Kerrr won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerrr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kerrr has his hands clasped together around Dawson's back. He's all about the action.
Dawson is looking for a kimura but Kerrr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dawson to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerrr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Kerrr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerrr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marc Kerrr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawson throws a jab when Kerrr was well out of range.
No luck for Kerrr with that takedown attempt.
Kerrr instigates a clinch.
Dawson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Kerrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerrr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dawson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kerrr shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawson tries to sprawl out of it but Kerrr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson throws a right hand that Kerrr ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerrr also avoids with ease.
Dawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kerrr, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson pulls guard successfully.
Kerrr prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Kerrr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dawson is keeping the position for now.
Dawson has his feet on Kerrr's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
Nice takedown defense from Dawson. No joy for Kerrr on that attempt.
Dawson works over Kerrr's head and body with a nice combination.
Kerrr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dawson looks to land a combination but Kerrr avoids it well.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Kerrr pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dawson.
Kerrr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dawson.
Dawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerrr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
Dawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kerrr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson looks for a takedown but Kerrr sprawls well.
Kerrr moves in looking to clinch but Dawson pushes him off.
Kerrr shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawson sprawls well. He's pushed Kerrr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerrr sprawls well initially but Dawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawson wants to control but Kerrr is keeping him busy.
Kerrr manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerrr wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson won't allow Kerrr to get back to his feet.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Kerrr blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerrr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kerrr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kerrr has gone for a leg lock! Dawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kerrr's guard.
Dawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kerrr's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerrr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Dawson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dawson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerrr looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Kerrr scores with a jab to the body.
Dawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kerrr tries to sprawl out of it but Dawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kerrr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerrr shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kerrr drives through and clinches with Dawson against the cage.
Dawson gets underhooks to prevent Kerrr's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Kerrr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerrr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dawson uses from the top position.
Kerrr looking to control but Dawson passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson wants to pass the guard but Kerrr is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerrr trying to control from the bottom.
Kerrr is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dawson pulls his head out easily.
Kerrr trying to control but Dawson postures up.
Dawson prevents Kerrr from improving his position.
Kerrr pushes Dawson off looking to stand but Dawson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kerrr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dawson.
Dawson shoots and misses
and Kerrr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kerrr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kerrr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kerrr jumps guard but Dawson stands there with Kerrr around his waist. Kerrr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kerrr shoots in and drives through. Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerrr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerrr misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Dawson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Kerrr shoots in.
Kerrr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Jesse Dawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerrr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dawson moves into the clinch.
Kerrr tightens his grip and picks Dawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Dawson manages to land in guard.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Kerrr tries to pass.
Kerrr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kerrr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kerrr. Kerrr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson has managed to clinch.
Kerrr tries to pull guard but Dawson won't allow it.
Kerrr looking to throw knees to the head but Dawson is blocking nicely.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerrr.
Kerrr fails to pull guard.
Kerrr is trying to stall.
Dawson is trying to break free.
Kerrr misses with a punch to the body.
Kerrr jumps guard and drags Dawson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kerrr looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Kerrr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerrr 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Kerrr!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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