PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Chuteboxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philippe Chuteboxe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kerr
vs
Chuteboxe

191 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

210 cm
26
263 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 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 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philippe Chuteboxe!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr shoots for a takedown but Chuteboxe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chuteboxe throws a right hand that Kerr ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerr also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Chuteboxe misses.
Kerr shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kerr staying out of range there.
No luck for Kerr with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuteboxe fails to land with a series of punches.
Chuteboxe throws a series of punches but Kerr avoids them all with ease.
Chuteboxe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Kerr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chuteboxe to the ground. Kerr is now in Chuteboxe's guard.
Kerr prevents Chuteboxe from getting back to his feet.
Kerr cracks Chuteboxe with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chuteboxe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerr trying to control but Chuteboxe is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerr.
Chuteboxe wants to stand and escape but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerr.
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerr.
Chuteboxe keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mark Kerr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chuteboxe leaves Kerr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Kerr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chuteboxe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerr prevents Chuteboxe from standing back up.
Kerr working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuteboxe is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Kerr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chuteboxe taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kerr.
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Chuteboxe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerr winds up and cracks Chuteboxe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chuteboxe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerr.
Kerr thows a huge punch but Chuteboxe dodges it nicely.
Kerr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Kerr.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chuteboxe taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Chuteboxe's hands, connecting with Chuteboxe's forehead.

It looks like Philippe Chuteboxe has been cut.
Kerr prevents Chuteboxe from standing back up.
Chuteboxe looks gassed!
Kerr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chuteboxe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerr.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kerr wants to take a breather but Chuteboxe is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kerr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philippe Chuteboxe'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.

Kerr shoots in but Chuteboxe avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Kerr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chuteboxe to the ground. Kerr is now in Chuteboxe's guard.
Kerr is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kerr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
Chuteboxe wants to control the pace but Kerr is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to escape the mount.
Kerr holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kerr manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuteboxe wants to stand up but Kerr is controlling the position.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Philippe Chuteboxe was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kerr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chuteboxe can do to turn this around?

Kerr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chuteboxe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kerr is in Chuteboxe's guard.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Chuteboxe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That has opened up Philippe Chuteboxe's cut even more.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

The cut above Philippe Chuteboxe's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kerr throws a strike but Chuteboxe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kerr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kerr stalling in the clinch.

Kerr gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chuteboxe's head.
Kerr is looking to advance position but Chuteboxe won't allow it.
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Chuteboxe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Philippe Chuteboxe's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philippe Chuteboxe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Kerr!