PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kerr
vs
Jones

191 cm
20
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerr, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kerr against the cage but Kerr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kerr instigates a clinch.

Kerr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Kerr manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.
Kerr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kerr postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Kerr postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Kerr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
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!

Kerr looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

Kerr is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Kerr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerr tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kerr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.

Kerr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kerr pushes Jones off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jones tries to clinch but Kerr moves away

and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kerr stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kerr shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones leaves Kerr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones fails with the takedown

and Kerr counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to stand but Kerr is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kerr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerr looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

Kerr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Kerr is now in Jones's guard.
Kerr wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Kerr is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Kerr preventing the sweep.
Kerr is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kerr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kerr stands up and waves to Jones to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.

Jones is looking for a triangle here but Kerr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Kerr working the head with strikes.
Jones is not content to let Kerr control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.

It looks like Anderson Jones has been cut.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with the ground and pound.
Jones tries to buck Kerr off but Kerr is having none of it.

Kerr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kerr stands up.
Jones is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
Kerr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Kerr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Jones.

Kerr drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.

Kerr pulls Jones into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kerr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Anderson Jones hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Kerr shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerr, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kerr against the cage but Kerr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerr avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch there but Kerr circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kerr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kerr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kerr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mark Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Kerr scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Kerr stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerr stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Kerr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Jones is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones gets caught napping as Kerr dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerr scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kerr slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Kerr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kerr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kerr is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerr throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerr passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Kerr.
Jones has hold of Kerr's hands but Kerr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Kerr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kerr, 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kerr!