PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santos Kerr (ranked 24854 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Wire (ranked 6384 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos Kerr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kerr
vs
Wire

219 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santos Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicky Wire!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wire is defended easily by Kerr.
Kerr misses with a few strikes there.
Kerr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wire tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wire somewhat.

Wire closes the distance and pushes Kerr back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wire controlling the action here for a moment.
Wire is trying to pull guard but Kerr has him pressed against the cage.
Santos Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Wire.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerr decides to pull guard.
Wire being controlled here momentarily.

Kerr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wire has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Kerr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wire uses from the top position.
Kerr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kerr pushes Wire off and gets back to his feet.

Wire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Kerr pushes Wire off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wire drives through and clinches with Kerr against the cage.

Kerr jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerr is on top in guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wire holds on and takes a little breather.

Kerr stands and steps away. Wire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Kerr. No joy for Wire on that attempt.
Wire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kerr tries to avoid it but Wire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kerr to the ground. Kerr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wire looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr throws a head kick but Wire moves out of range.
Wire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wire avoids the body shot from Kerr.
Kerr throws a body punch but Wire moves out of range.
Wire avoids the body shot from Kerr.
Kerr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kerr throws a head kick but Wire moves out of range.

Wire clinches with his opponent.
Wire is working for takedown but Kerr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wire tries to pull guard but Kerr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kerr wants to break free but Wire has control.
Kerr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kerr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kerr is out of range.
Nicky Wire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr misses with the combination.
Kerr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kerr throws a head kick that misses

and Wire counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wire off and has taken his back!
Wire is really stuck here.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wire can do to turn this around?
Wire is breathing heavily.

Wire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Kerr looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wire trying to control but not successfully.

Kerr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Kerr is persistently looking for the submission but Wire is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kerr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wire has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wire fending off the submission attempt from Kerr.
Wire can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wire is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wire fending off the submission attempt from Kerr.

Kerr is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wire knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wire for a finish.
Kerr gets his hands free as Wire looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Kerr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kerr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wire.
Kerr misses with a double jab.
Wire throws a series of punches but Kerr avoids them all with ease.

Wire pushes Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kerr gets underhooks to prevent Wire's takedown attempt.
Kerr effectively controlling the action here.

Wire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr throws a head kick that misses.
Wire slips a jab and a cross from Kerr.
Kerr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wire has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wire fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Wire.
Wire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wire shoots in but no luck this time.
Santos Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerr tries to bum rush Wire with a series of wild strikes but Wire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Kerr. No joy for Wire on that attempt.
Kerr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kerr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kerr misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Wire forces Kerr back against the cage and clinches.
Kerr just leaning against Wire, taking a breather.

Kerr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Wire avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wire throws an elbow that misses. Kerr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wire's guard. Nice move by Kerr!

Wire is striking but Kerr is not phased and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Wire's hands, connecting with Wire's forehead.
Wire is trying to get back to full guard.

Kerr is working for a submission of some sort.
Wire strikes from the bottom but Kerr uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Wire 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wire tries to control but Kerr manages to take his back.

Kerr is persistently looking for the submission but Wire is defending it well.

Kerr working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
Santos 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

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