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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Vergara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Vergara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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263 lbs
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245 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Orlando Vergara!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vergara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kerr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kerr pushes Vergara up against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara tries to land a knee to the head but Kerr blocks with his arms.
Vergara lands a damaging elbow.
Vergara is trying to stall.
Vergara lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mark Kerr has been cut.
Vergara connects with a knee to the head.
Vergara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vergara throws an elbow that misses.
Kerr effectively controlling the action here.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vergara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vergara wants to break free but Kerr has control.
Vergara misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vergara prevents it.
Kerr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vergara has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergara keeps control of Kerr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Kerr digs a right hand into Vergara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vergara's gas tank.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vergara.
Vergara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kerr pulls guard successfully.
Vergara wants to get up but he can't break Kerr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vergara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vergara wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Vergara stands up and waves to Kerr to follow him.
Vergara forces Kerr back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kerr lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vergara looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Kerr seems content to control.
Kerr is trying to control the action in half guard but Vergara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Kerr.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt - Vergara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vergara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kerr counters with a three punch combo that has Vergara backing up. Vergara nods at Kerr to acknowledge the strikes.
Kerr gets a clinch.
Vergara missing with knees to the body.
Kerr looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vergara but Vergara pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Orlando Vergara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vergara throws a head kick that half lands.
Vergara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vergara closes the distance but Kerr moves to the side
and Kerr counters with a left to the body.
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!
Vergara scores with a head kick. Kerr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kerr!
It looks like Orlando Vergara has been cut.
Vergara closes the distance but Kerr moves to the side
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vergara won't be happy with that.
Vergara is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kerr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerr wants to control but Vergara is keeping him busy.
Vergara prevents Kerr from moving into mount.
Kerr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vergara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kerr is looking to take a break and control but Vergara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vergara tries to clinch but Kerr moves away
and Kerr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vergara is pressed up against the cage. Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vergara down to the mat. Vergara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kerr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vergara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kerr, into his guard.
Vergara is looking to stand up but Kerr won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Vergara from controlling successfully.
Kerr is trying to control the position but Vergara postures up.
Kerr wants to control the position but Vergara says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vergara decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vergara tries to clinch up but Kerr circles away and keeps his distance.
Vergara tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vergara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerr swats away the attempt to clinch by Vergara.
Vergara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Kerr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vergara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
Vergara tries to clinch up
and Kerr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Vergara wants to get back to his feet.
Kerr trying to control from Vergara's half guard. Vergara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vergara keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vergara connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kerr's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Kerr fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vergara trying to land knees to the body.
Vergara is breathing heavily.
Vergara landing knees to the head.
Vergara looking to slow down the pace here.
Vergara is trying to break the clinch but Kerr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Kerr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kerr rushes Vergara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vergara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerr goes for a takedown attempt but Vergara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vergara throws a head kick but Kerr moves out of range.
Vergara doesn't manage to clinch there - Kerr circles away.
Vergara gets caught napping as Kerr dives in and scores a takedown. Vergara manages to retain guard.
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vergara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mark Kerr has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vergara tries to clinch
and Kerr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vergara throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vergara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good body shot from Kerr.
Kerr jumps guard but Vergara turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vergara looking to throw knees to the head but Kerr is blocking nicely.
Kerr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vergara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vergara tries a knee to the head but Kerr blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerr.
Kerr looking to throw knees to the head but Vergara is blocking nicely.
Kerr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vergara walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vergara looks to clinch
and Kerr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vergara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kerr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vergara's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerr wants to stand but Vergara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Vergara keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mark Kerr just wasn't active enough.
Kerr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kerr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Vergara manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vergara misses with a knee to the head.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Vergara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kerr tries to pull guard but Vergara holds him up against the cage and eventually Kerr drops back down to his feet.
Vergara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vergara misses with a knee strike.
Vergara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kerr is trying to pull guard but Vergara has him pressed against the cage.
Vergara is trying to break free.
Kerr pulls guard successfully.
Kerr controls Vergara momentarily but Vergara frees himself.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Vergara controlling him for the moment.
Vergara wants to stand but Kerr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vergara won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Vergara wants to stand but Kerr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vergara is looking to clinch but Kerr is avoiding it.
Vergara throws a head kick that misses.
Orlando Vergara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vergara moves forwards but Kerr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerr rushes Vergara and presses him up against the cage.
Kerr successfully pulls guard.
Kerr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Mark Kerr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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