PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Mcpherson (ranked 25513 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Brox (ranked 6438 p4p, 729 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcpherson
vs
Brox

163 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kerry Mcpherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Brox !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpherson blocks a head kick by Brox .

Brox shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brox showed some decent athleticism there.
Brox is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcpherson reverses the position - he's now on top in Brox 's guard.
Mcpherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Brox is trying to trip Mcpherson. He has hold of a leg but Mcpherson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brox persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcpherson is on top in guard.

Brox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcpherson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcpherson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcpherson is in close to Brox 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mcpherson really is a fat lump.
Mcpherson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcpherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcpherson with a flurry of punches that miss.

Brox looking for subs off his back but Mcpherson has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox wants to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson working over Brox with some ground and pound. Brox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brox trying to get back to full guard but Mcpherson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mcpherson avoids the attempt from Brox to control.
Brox looks winded!
Mcpherson wants to take Brox 's back but he can't do it this time.
Mcpherson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson lands a heavy elbow.
Mcpherson lands a nice shot to the head.
Brox is working to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson with shots to the head and body - Brox looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Brox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brox wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mcpherson prevents Brox from getting the reversal.
Mcpherson lands a big shot there that rocks Brox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mcpherson unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcpherson lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mcpherson with a couple of short strikes.
Mcpherson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brox is trying to escape the mount but Mcpherson keeps good control and instead manages to take Brox 's back.
Mcpherson controlling well, preventing Brox from escaping the position.
Brox takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mcpherson lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kerry Mcpherson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mcpherson pushes Brox up against the cage in a clinch.

Brox has hold of one of Mcpherson's legs. Mcpherson is fighting the takedown attempt but Brox gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Mcpherson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Mcpherson tries to sprawl but Brox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcpherson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mcpherson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brox is aware though and is defending well.
Mcpherson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brox is breathing heavily.
Mcpherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcpherson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox passes into half guard.
Mcpherson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcpherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brox trying to control but Mcpherson is working from the bottom.
Mcpherson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mcpherson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two 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.
Brox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcpherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Brox has gone for a leg lock! Mcpherson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brox 's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson works over Brox with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerry Mcpherson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Brox working for submissions but it's allowed Mcpherson to get to half guard.
Mcpherson is nestled in close to Brox , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brox gets full guard.

Brox has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mcpherson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brox .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brox on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcpherson connects with a decent elbow.
Mcpherson working the head and body with strikes.
Mcpherson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brox down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brox is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcpherson grinds an elbow into Brox 's temple.
Brox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcpherson working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kerry Mcpherson dominated that second round.
That's time! Mcpherson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mcpherson has closed the distance and engaged Brox in a clinch.

Brox lands a takedown into guard.
Brox preventing the sweep.
Brox wants to control from the top but Mcpherson keeps moving.

Brox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcpherson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcpherson has escaped and now he's on top!

Mcpherson is in close to Brox 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brox looking for a guillotine here but Mcpherson defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpherson won't allow Brox to get back to his feet.
Mcpherson landing with the ground and pound.
Mcpherson lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcpherson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcpherson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mcpherson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brox can do to turn this around?
Brox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mcpherson has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcpherson is putting a hurting on Brox here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mcpherson working the body and head with strikes.
Brox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brox pushes Mcpherson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mcpherson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcpherson scoring with punches and elbows.
Brox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mcpherson scoring with punches from side control.
Brox is looking to regain half guard here but Mcpherson keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mcpherson has closed the distance and engaged Brox in a clinch.
Mcpherson has Brox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mcpherson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brox throws out a powerful jab.
Brox keeps the fight on the outside.
Brox is looking for the big counter here.
Kerry Mcpherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mcpherson moves into the clinch successfully.

Mcpherson has clasped his hands together around Brox 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Brox is trying to control Mcpherson's posture but Mcpherson avoids it.
Brox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brox tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brox takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson Brox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerry Mcpherson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcpherson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kerry Mcpherson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcpherson, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kerry Mcpherson!