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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 2126 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Friolaugur Sturlaugsson (ranked 0 p4p, 347 weight class). Friolaugur Sturlaugsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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43 - 30 - 0 |
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195 cm
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285
3 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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 43 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Friolaugur Sturlaugsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Sturlaugsson, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Sturlaugsson against the cage but Sturlaugsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sturlaugsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sturlaugsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturlaugsson wants to pass the guard but Kerr is defending well.
Sturlaugsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr won't allow Sturlaugsson to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sturlaugsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sturlaugsson's back!
Sturlaugsson tries to escape but Kerr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kerr avoiding Sturlaugsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Sturlaugsson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson keeps trying to improve his position.
Can Sturlaugsson hold on?! Kerr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Kerr keeps control of the position as Sturlaugsson tries to break free.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sturlaugsson wants to escape the position.
Sturlaugsson is covering up but some of the strikes from Kerr are getting through and doing damage.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but not successfully.
Kerr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sturlaugsson is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but not successfully.
The referee is taking a good look at Sturlaugsson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Kerr!
Sturlaugsson tries to break free.
Sturlaugsson turns into Kerr and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturlaugsson is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Sturlaugsson pushes down on Kerr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sturlaugsson is keen to just control but Kerr is a slippery customer.
Sturlaugsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kerr is just riding it out for now. Sturlaugsson eventually gives up the hold.
Kerr is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sturlaugsson is trying to work for a kimura but Kerr is defending well.
Sturlaugsson controlling the action here.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sturlaugsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now.
Sturlaugsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Sturlaugsson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sturlaugsson passes Kerr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sturlaugsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturlaugsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sturlaugsson looking to pass the guard.
Sturlaugsson stands and throws Kerr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kerr prevents Sturlaugsson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sturlaugsson wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr is trying to maintain the position but Sturlaugsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Kerr gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sturlaugsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerr defends well.
Kerr stopping the sweep attempt from Sturlaugsson.
Sturlaugsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturlaugsson is keeping the position for now.
Sturlaugsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sturlaugsson is trying to keep Kerr in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr passes into half guard.
Sturlaugsson trying to control from the bottom.
Sturlaugsson is looking for a sweep. Kerr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sturlaugsson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kerr escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kerr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr working away.
Kerr trying to control the action but Sturlaugsson is working from the bottom.
Sturlaugsson prevents Kerr from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr working the head with strikes.
Sturlaugsson manages to get back to half guard.
Sturlaugsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sturlaugsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sturlaugsson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sturlaugsson is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it.
Sturlaugsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kerr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr working away.
Kerr advances to full mount.
Kerr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sturlaugsson hang on?
Mark Kerr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sturlaugsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sturlaugsson is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kerr looking to finish Sturlaugsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sturlaugsson!
Sturlaugsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturlaugsson wants to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sturlaugsson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerr to the mat! Kerr manages to get full guard.
Sturlaugsson content to stall in guard here.
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kerr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sturlaugsson is aware though and is defending well.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Sturlaugsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sturlaugsson wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sturlaugsson trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturlaugsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sturlaugsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kerr trying to keep a closed guard but Sturlaugsson is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kerr gets caught napping as Sturlaugsson dives in and scores a takedown. Kerr manages to retain guard.
Sturlaugsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerr trying to control the position.
Sturlaugsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sturlaugsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sturlaugsson passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sturlaugsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr landing a few short strikes.
Kerr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sturlaugsson postures up.
Sturlaugsson passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kerr is trying to maintain the position but Sturlaugsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Sturlaugsson is trying to work for a kimura but Kerr is defending well.
Sturlaugsson seems to be working for a kimura but Kerr defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr trying to hold on to Sturlaugsson's head to control him but Sturlaugsson postures up.
Sturlaugsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kerr is not content to let Sturlaugsson control the position.
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sturlaugsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sturlaugsson is working for a kimura but Kerr is defending it quite comfortably.
Sturlaugsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sturlaugsson.
Mark Kerr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerr gets full guard.
Kerr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sturlaugsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr is trying to keep Sturlaugsson in close.
Sturlaugsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friolaugur Sturlaugsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerr 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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