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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 652 p4p, 68 weight class) and Quinton Randleman (ranked 1145 p4p, 125 weight class). Mark Kerr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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228 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerr tries to clinch but Randleman is having none of it.
Kerr moves into the clinch successfully.
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
Randleman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kerr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerr lands with a straight right. Randleman didn't see that one coming.
Randleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerr being controlled here, momentarily.
Kerr trying to keep a closed guard but Randleman is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Randleman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerr is working hard here to advance position.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Randleman won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Kerr being controlled here, momentarily.
Kerr is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Randleman won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Kerr has his hands on Randleman's head, controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kerr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Quinton Randleman has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerr.
Randleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Kerr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kerr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kerr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randleman defends it nicely.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Randleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Randleman drives through with a takedown into Kerr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman throwing strikes from guard but Kerr blocks nicely.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerr's head.
Kerr looking to control.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randleman is one step ahead there.
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerr working a defensive guard here.
Randleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerr pulls Randleman in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Randleman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman forces Kerr back against the cage and clinches.
Kerr lands with a light punch inside.
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.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randleman throws a hook to the side of Kerr's head but Kerr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Kerr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kerr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerr lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
Randleman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Randleman darts in looking for a takedown but Kerr gets double underhooks and turns Randleman into the cage.
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerr.
Kerr tries to clinch there but Randleman circles away.
Randleman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Randleman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Total Impact MMA/KT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Randleman trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Randleman prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Randleman is pressing down on Kerr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kerr is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr is not content to let Randleman control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman not doing much here.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Randleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kerr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Randleman postures up.
That's two 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.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerr is on top in guard.
Kerr is stalling in the full guard.
Kerr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Randleman is on top in guard.
Randleman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Kerr's brow.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Randleman cracks Kerr with a solid left hand.
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quinton Randleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kerr keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Kerr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randleman trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Randleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Kerr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kerr pulls Randleman in to control the position.
Kerr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr wants to sweep here but Randleman controlling him for the moment.
Randleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kerr looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Randleman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kerr with a hook.
Randleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kerr.
Randleman feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Randleman.
Kerr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Randleman throws a hook but Kerr blocks it.
Kerr with a nice cross.
Kerr misses with a hook.
Kerr looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerr as he avoids it easily.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Kerr.
Mark Kerr is winning the standup battle so far.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kerr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kerr as he connects with a hook.
Kerr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randleman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randleman.
Still in the clinch, Kerr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Randleman blocking some punches.
Randleman is trying to drag Kerr to the mat but Kerr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kerr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randleman presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kerr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Randleman.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randleman or not.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Randleman controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kerr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Randleman has had enough of the clinch but Kerr keeps him there for the moment.
Randleman tries to throw a body punch but Kerr avoids it by throwing Randleman back against the cage.
Kerr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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 lands a body shot.
Randleman prevents a body shot from Kerr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randleman.
Randleman misses with the head strike.
Kerr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randlemans head.
Kerr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kerr lands a shot to the body.
Kerr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerr lands a left hand.
Kerr digs a right hand underneath Randleman's ribcage. Randleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kerr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kerr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Randleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tumbles to the floor! Kerr threw a big shot that dropped him and now Kerr is on top looking to finish! Randleman has guard but can he survive?!
Randleman is rocked!
Randleman is trying to keep Kerr in close.
Randleman is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him?
Kerr chips away with some ground and pound.
Randleman keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Randleman seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr trying to control but Randleman is working from the bottom.
Randleman is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
Randleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Randleman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Randleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr is in close to Randleman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randleman trying to strike off his back.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kerr arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Randleman's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
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.
The defeated Quinton Randleman had this to say: 'Really? i dident loose. everybody knows that. the judges got paid.'.
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