PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Loui Te Kuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Macerli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loui Te Kuri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Enzo Macerli's chin.

Te Kuri
vs
Macerli

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
139 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Loui Te Kuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Macerli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Macerli shoots in looking for a takedown. Te Kuri tries to sprawl out of it but Macerli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Te Kuri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Macerli throws a nice looking combination but Te Kuri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Macerli clinches with his opponent.
Macerli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Te Kuri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri scores with a one two! Macerli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Te Kuri.

Macerli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Te Kuri napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Macerli stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macerli looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Te Kuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Te Kuri.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Kuri scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Macerli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Te Kuri is looking to wear down Macerli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Donk. Te Kuri catches Macerli right on the button with a cross.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Loui Te Kuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri lands a jab to Macerli's midsection.
Te Kuri lunges at Macerli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macerli's hand.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Macerli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Te Kuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macerli momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri digs a good hook to Macerli's body.
A jab from Te Kuri finds it's way through Macerli's defenses.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macerli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri lands a jab to the nose.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri works the jab nicely.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Te Kuri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Te Kuri scores with a decent looking hook.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri with a nice cross.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri lands the left hand.
Loui Te Kuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Te Kuri stuns Macerli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Macerli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Macerli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macerli checks a leg kick nicely.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loui Te Kuri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Macerli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Te Kuri's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Te Kuri duly obliges.
Te Kuri clobbers Macerli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Te Kuri lunges at Macerli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macerli's hand.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.
Te Kuri lands with a good body shot.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Macerli is breathing heavily.
Te Kuri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot.
Macerli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Te Kuri scores with a decent looking hook.
Te Kuri jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Macerli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.
Enzo Macerli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Te Kuri tries to work over Macerli's front leg with a kick but Macerli checks it.
The crowd cheers as Te Kuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macerli doesn't seem phased though.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Loui Te Kuri is winning the standup battle so far.
Te Kuri lands a right hook to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macerli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Te Kuri throws out a powerful jab.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Kuri throws a head kick but Macerli moves out of range.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri lands a really nice looking cross but Macerli seems unphased.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Macerli should have avoided that one.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
Te Kuri throws out a powerful jab.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri throws a shot to the body.
Te Kuri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macerli can do to turn this around?
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri throws a one two combo.
Te Kuri lands a head shot.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
Te Kuri digs a good body shot into Macerli's ribs.
Te Kuri scores with a three punch combo!
Nice shot lands for Te Kuri.
Macerli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Macerli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Te Kuri lands a nice hook to Macerli's body. Macerli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macerli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Macerli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Te Kuri finds it's target.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
A leg kick checked by Macerli.
Te Kuri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Te Kuri scores with the left hand. Macerli knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Te Kuri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loui Te Kuri dominated that second round.
That's time! Te Kuri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri scores with a punch to the head.
Te Kuri lands with a right hand.
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Te Kuri misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Te Kuri!
Good shot there by Te Kuri.
Te Kuri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Macerli takes one on the button.
Macerli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Te Kuri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Macerli is rocked!
Te Kuri scores with a shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Te Kuri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macerli's hands.
Te Kuri scores with a nice right hand.
Te Kuri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Te Kuri - just one landing.
Te Kuri connects with a body shot that sends Macerli's belly button to the back.
Macerli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Te Kuri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Macerli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri digs a good hook to Macerli's body.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Macerli momentarily.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a jab to Macerli's midsection.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macerli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Te Kuri lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
Macerli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Te Kuri moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Te Kuri jabs Macerli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Te Kuri wants to slow Macerli down by chopping away at his legs.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Te Kuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Macerli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macerli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macerli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Te Kuri jabs Macerli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Te Kuri lands with a shot to the body.
Macerli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Macerli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice cross by Te Kuri.
Te Kuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri thuds a left hand into Macerli's body.
Te Kuri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Te Kuri.
Te Kuri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macerli. Macerli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Te Kuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Macerli's head.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Te Kuri jabs at Macerli's body.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy right hand. Macerli should have avoided that one.
Donk. Te Kuri catches Macerli right on the button with a cross.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Te Kuri scores with a body shot.
Macerli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Te Kuri cracks a nice hook into Macerli's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Te Kuri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Te Kuri lands a body shot.
Te Kuri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Macerli at a distance.
Te Kuri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loui Te Kuri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Te Kuri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macerli doesn't seem bothered though.
Te Kuri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Te Kuri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macerli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Te Kuri.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Te Kuri scores with a hook to the body. Macerli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Te Kuri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Te Kuri works the jab nicely.
Te Kuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Te Kuri punishes Macerli's body with a nice straight punch.
Enzo Macerli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Te Kuri. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Loui Te Kuri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Te Kuri, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loui Te Kuri!