PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland The Brave [Instrumental]. Jackson has chosen Battle Royal as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kerr
vs
Jackson

180 cm
27
266 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
28
273 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

BALCO MMA ELITE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kerr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Kerr moved out of range.
Jab by Jackson.

It looks like Tom Kerr has been cut.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson misses the jab.
Kerr missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Kerr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a hook. Kerr ducked under it nicely.
Jackson takes one on the button.
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!
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerr lands a jab to the nose.
Kerr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kerr.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerr. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kerr with a jab.
Tom Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Kerr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kerr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerr wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr lands a jab.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerr.

Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Kerr lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson taking a breather.

Kerr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kerr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Kerr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peter Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Kerr seems unphased.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerr is defended easily by Jackson.
Kerr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Jackson cracks Kerr with a big right hand and Kerr goes down!

Tom Kerr's cut is getting worse.
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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kerr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerr won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Kerr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Kerr'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.

Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kerr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Kerr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Kerr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kerr instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Kerr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kerr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Kerr controls the action.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Kerr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Kerr has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jackson is trying to keep an underhook but Kerr manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson pushes Kerr off looking to stand but Kerr dives back in and keeps control.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Kerr there.
Kerr wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson 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.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerr moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dodges the ground and pound from Kerr.
Kerr staying calm.
Kerr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kerr cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kerr.
Kerr misses with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr working the head with strikes.
Kerr scores with a couple of short elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerr misses with the ground and pound.
Kerr cracks Jackson with a big elbow.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.

Jackson is rocked!

Kerr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him?
Kerr lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Kerr looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kerr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Kerr!