PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Elkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerns comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Elkins has chosen Care Bear Countdown as his entrance music. Dwight Elkins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kerns
vs
Elkins

187 cm
32
197 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

187 cm
29
198 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwight Elkins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerns throws a leg kick but Elkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kerns. Kerns obviously looking to wear him down.
Kerns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jack Kerns has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kerns.
Kerns lands with an uppercut that bounces Elkins off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kerns lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kerns throws out a powerful jab.
Kerns tries to clinch but Elkins is having none of it.
Kerns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Elkins.
Kerns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kerns's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a big shot that misses.
Kerns moves in looking to clinch but Elkins pushes him off.
Elkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elkins keeps Kerns at a distance using the push kick.
Kerns blocks the body kick.
Elkins misses with a body shot.
Jack Kerns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkins takes one to the side of the head.
Kerns moves out of range of the leg kick from Elkins.
Kerns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kernss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kerns connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Kerns. Those never looked like landing.
Jack Kerns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elkins scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kerns. That's going to slow Elkins down.
Kerns thows a body shot but no joy.
Elkins misses with a low kick.
Kerns tries to land a front kick but Elkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Elkins counters with a leg kick.
Elkins thuds his shin into the meat of Kerns's side.
Kerns throws a leg kick
and Elkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kerns misses with a looping right.
Elkins misses with a low kick as Kerns jumps back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkins thumps Kerns with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kerns blocks the leg kick.
Elkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kerns throws the left hand but Elkins avoids the punch easily.
Kerns closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kerns misses with a two punch combination.
Kerns scores with a nice right hand.
Elkins misses with a low kick as Kerns jumps back.
Elkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elkins connects with a leg kick. Kerns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elkins misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elkins.
Elkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerns moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elkins checks it well.
Kerns misses with the body kick
and Elkins counters with a nice body kick.
Kerns is breathing heavily.
Elkins throws a push kick but Kerns slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwight Elkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Kerns's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A chopping leg kick lands by Elkins.
Elkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Kerns defending well as Elkins loads up on a big left hand.
Kerns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerns.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerns as he avoids it easily.
Elkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerns moves out of range of the body kick from Elkins.
Kerns checks a leg kick.

Kerns moves into the clinch.
Elkins blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerns with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elkins prevents a body shot from Kerns.
Elkins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Elkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kerns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerns blocks a body shot from Elkins.
Kerns lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Dwight Elkins has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kerns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elkins avoids the elbow strike from Kerns, against the cage.
Kerns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elkins is breathing heavily.
Kerns missing with knees to the body.
Kerns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerns presses Elkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but Elkins blocks with his arms.
Kerns with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elkins wants to stall.
Kerns misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kerns lands with a left to the head.
Kerns scores with a shot to the side of Elkins's head.

Elkins tightens his grip and picks Kerns up, before dumping him to the ground. Kerns manages to land in guard.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerns is keeping the position for now.
Elkins postures up.
Elkins won't allow Kerns to sweep him here.
Elkins postures up in Kerns's guard and throws a big left but Kerns blocks it.

Kerns working for a triangle but Elkins defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkins advances position into side control!
Kerns is not content to let Elkins control the position.
Kerns pushes Elkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Elkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Elkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kerns to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kerns some visible discomfort.

Kerns sneaks out the side door and pushes Elkins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Elkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Elkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kerns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kerns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerns checks a low kick from Elkins.
Kerns lands a jab to Elkins's midsection.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elkins loads up on a big right hand but Kerns slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kerns dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kerns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kerns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elkins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Elkins wants to land a leg kick but Kerns is out of range.
Elkins walks into a straight right hand from Kerns.
Elkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elkins throws the kick towards the body but Kerns avoids it.
Elkins throws a chopping leg kick but Kerns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kerns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kerns misses with a head kick.
Dwight Elkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kerns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kerns throws a leg kick which misses Elkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkins tries to avoid it.
Kerns stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kerns wants it to stay on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kerns - that will leave a mark!
Elkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns throws a right and a left that Elkins avoids nicely.
Kerns lands a jab.
Elkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kerns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kerns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Kerns's head.
Kerns throws a leg kick which misses Elkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Elkins tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elkins.
Elkins throws a head kick but Kerns moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerns instigates a clinch.
Kerns misses with a punch to the body.
Kerns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerns.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kerns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerns tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elkins avoids it.
Kerns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerns dodges an elbow strike from Elkins.
Elkins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Elkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Elkins breaks the clinch.
Kerns misses with a hook. Elkins ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Kerns.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Elkins tenderised Kerns's leg. Kerns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Elkins tries to work over Kerns's front leg with a kick but Kerns checks it.
Elkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elkins tries to work over Kerns's front leg with a kick but Kerns checks it.
Kerns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkins shoots in for a takedown but Kerns shows good takedown defense.
Jack Kerns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Elkins.
Elkins throws a right and a left that Kerns avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kerns.
Kerns is looking to clinch.
Elkins feints and then cracks Kerns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kerns down.
Kerns moves to clinch but Elkins breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerns wants to clinch.
Kerns swings for the body but Elkins moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A leg kick checked by Elkins.
Elkins throws a hook but Kerns avoids it easily.
Elkins keeps the fight on the outside.

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 Jack Kerns.
I think Kerns 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!
Jack Kerns thanked the fans post fight for their support.