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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 5
Date: Aug 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trollslayer swivels and escapes.
Trollslayer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kerr.#TD#
Trollslayer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerr sprawls well initially but Trollslayer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trollslayer is working away from the top position though.
Trollslayer is nestled in close to Kerr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Trollslayer prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Trollslayer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kerr is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerr can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerr is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Kerr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kerr throws an elbow that misses. Trollslayer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kerr's guard. Nice move by Trollslayer!#REVR#
Kerr is pulling down on Trollslayer's head to control his posture.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr is striking from the bottom but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kerr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kerr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kerr, not yet. #T2#
Kerr is trying to control the position but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer won't allow Kerr to sweep him here.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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.
Kerr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Kerr.
Kerr wants to improve his position but instead Trollslayer has moved into half guard.
Kerr is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerr avoid being mounted?#T3#
Trollslayer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Trollslayer is taking a breather. Kerr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kerr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Trollslayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Trollslayer unloading with bombs!
Trollslayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trollslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Trollslayer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kerr's face.
#T4#
Kerr working to try and regain half guard.
Kerr wants to hold on but Trollslayer pushes him away.
Kerr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kerr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trollslayer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kerr hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer landing strikes from the mount and Kerr is in trouble!
Trollslayer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC#Kerr is rocked!
Kerr takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Trollslayer's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
An out of breath Balin Trollslayer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 4
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Elkhan gets caught flat footed, as Kerr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kerr pushes down on Elkhan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Elkhan taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.
Kerr wants to free his trapped foot but Elkhan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elkhan tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kerr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kerr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elkhan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerr.
Kerr working the head and body with strikes.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elkhan defending well though.
Kerr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Kerr winds up and cracks Elkhan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr wants to control but Elkhan is keeping him busy.
Elkhan is looking to improve his position.
Elkhan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerr on the ground.
Kerr working Elkhan over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elkhan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kerr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elkhan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elkhan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Kerr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kerr lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Kerr scores with a big shot! Elkhan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Elkhan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Aug 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr slips a jab from Vieira.
Vieira slips a straight right by Kerr.
Kerr closes the distance and clinches up with Vieira, looking for a takedown. Kerr pushes Vieira against the cage but Vieira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kerr looks for a takedown but Vieira sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Kerr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
Vieira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vieira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vieira 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.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira throws the left hand but Kerr avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kerr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerr showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1##SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr is taking a breather. Vieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kerr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vieira for as long as he can get away with.
Kerr working Vieira over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Kerr there.
Kerr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kerr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kerr winds up and cracks Vieira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Kerr is controlling well.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr wants to pass to mount but Vieira is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Kerr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vieira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vieira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Vieira's hands, connecting with Vieira's forehead.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vieira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Kerr working over Vieira with some ground and pound. Vieira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira tries to roll over but Kerr keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kerr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kerr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vieira wants to control but Kerr is keeping busy.
Kerr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vieira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vieira.
Kerr lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Kerr chips away with some ground and pound.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Kerr has passed into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kerr lands a nice short elbow.
Kerr creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Vieira is out cold and this one is all over! Kerr climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
Kerr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range.
Camara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camara listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camara swings for the body but Kerr moves out of range.
Kerr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camara throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Kerr counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camara!
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 scores with punches from side control.
Camara is trying to control Kerr's posture but Kerr avoids it.
Camara is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Camara taking a bit of punishment here - Kerr scoring with strikes.
Kerr scoring with punches from side control.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara is trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Kerr cracks Camara with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Kerr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Camara is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Clegane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kerr circles away.
Kerr tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Kerr wants to clinch.
Clegane has a takedown stuffed.
Kerr stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ser Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kerr moves into the clinch.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Clegane pulls Kerr into guard.
Clegane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Kerr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clegane working a defensive guard here.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Clegane keeps moving.
Kerr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerr prevents Clegane from getting back to his feet.
Clegane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr is in close to Clegane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clegane looking to control.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kerr throws a strike but Clegane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kerr wants to sweep here but Clegane controlling him for the moment.
Clegane passes Kerr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clegane is looking to take a break and control but Kerr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kerr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr gets back to full guard.
Kerr will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kerr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clegane is one step ahead there. #T3#
Clegane is looking to advance position but Kerr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Kerr punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr with shots to the head and body - Clegane looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kerr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clegane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kerr looking to control but Clegane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kerr with shots to the head and body - Clegane looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#Clegane is rocked!
Kerr loads up with a big shot that hurts Clegane! He's pulled Kerr in close but Kerr has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Clegane survive? More strikes from Kerr and Clegane is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 85
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Kerr ducks right into an uppercut from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a head shot.#CL#
Kerr has closed the distance and engaged Pjetlic in a clinch.
Pjetlic works on Kerr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Pjetlic.
Pjetlic is working Kerr over against the cage.
Pjetlic lands with a right to the head.
Kerr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pjetlic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Pjetlic works on Kerr's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
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 Pjetlic walks away with a smile on his face. Kerr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the body.
Kerr is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Pjetlic drops Kerr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kerr looks back up at him and smiles so Pjetlic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T1#
Kerr slips under a jab.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Pjetlic avoids it well and moves away.
Pjetlic throws an overhand right that lands on Kerr's shoulder, as Kerr tries to avoid the shot.
Kerr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pjetlic sprawls and moves away.
Kerr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.#KD2#
Pjetlic lands a big uppercut and Kerr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerr looks OK. Pjetlic waves Kerr back to his feet!#ROC2#Kerr is rocked!
Kerr has been working on his balance at Island project, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pjetlic.
Kerr backs away from a small jab... but Pjetlic lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kerr crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pjetlic with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Maro Pjetlic! Maro Pjetlic retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Maro Pjetlic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 84
Date: Jul 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Kapur decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kapur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kerr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kapur is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kapur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kerr is adopting a defensive guard.
Kapur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kerr is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kapur is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerr has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kapur is keeping the position for now.
Kerr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#CUT#It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Kapur wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kapur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kapur tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at Hardcore Island MMA inform us that Kapur has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kerr trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerr distracts Kapur with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kapur pulls Kerr in close to prevent any damage.
Kapur controls Kerr momentarily but Kerr frees himself. #T2#
Kerr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#That has opened up Rav Kapur's cut even more.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rav Kapur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 80
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Show swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kerr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Show throws out the jab.
Show scores with a nice head shot.
Show misses with a straight left.
Kerr takes one to the side of the head.
Show's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Show's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kerr slips under a jab.
Kerr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Show sprawls and moves away.
Show throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Show avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Show is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
Show has his hands on Kerr's head, controlling the position.
Kerr 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.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #CUT#Koto Show's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Koto Show's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 76
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cozad throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Cozad keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Kerr distracts Cozad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kerr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerr landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is in close to Cozad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cozad's head.
Kerr prevents Cozad from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Kerr works over Cozad with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#Cozad is rocked!
Kerr postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Cozad's head off the mat! Cozad is out! He's out! Kerr jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 65
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ixtlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kerr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ixtlan defends it well.
Ixtlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerr manages to avoid it.
Kerr feints the counter takedown.
Ixtlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Ixtlan drops Kerr with a beautiful combination! Kerr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ixtlan is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kerr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Marko Kerr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Ixtlan clinches with his opponent.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Ixtlan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ixtlan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kerrs head.
Kerr is still on wobbly legs! Can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan pushes Kerr against the cage. Ixtlan is working some dirty boxing. Ixtlan pushes off with a quick right hook! Kerr goes down! Kerr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ixtlan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obel Ixtlan!
After winning the bout, Obel Ixtlan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Big Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Big Daddy taking some punishment here, with Kerr in his half guard.
Kerr slips a nice elbow through Big Daddy's hands, connecting with Big Daddy's forehead.#CUT#It looks like Darnell Big Daddy has been cut.
Kerr working over Big Daddy with some ground and pound. Big Daddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Big Daddy is rocked!
Kerr creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Big Daddy is out cold and this one is all over! Kerr climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 43
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Elkhan lands the left hand.
Elkhan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kerr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Marko Kerr has been cut.
Elkhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerr.
Kerr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Elkhan takes a swing at Kerr's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elkhan scores with a nice right hand.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Elkhan misses.
Kerr feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elkhan thuds a left hand into Kerr's body.#KD2#
Elkhan lands a big uppercut and Kerr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kerr looks OK. Elkhan waves Kerr back to his feet!
Elkhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan missing with a left hand there. Kerr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerr attempts a counter takedown but Elkhan avoids it well and moves away.
Rashid Elkhan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elkhan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a good jab.
Kerr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerr ducks under a wild hook from Elkhan.
Kerr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Elkhan misses.
Elkhan throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range.
Kerr feinted with a counter takedown.
Kerr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Elkhan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kerr avoids the body shot from Elkhan.
Kerr tries to counter with a takedown but Elkhan is quick to defend against it.
Elkhan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kerr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elkhan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elkhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elkhan with a nice cross.
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.#T4#
Elkhan lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Elkhan cracks Kerr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Elkhan finish him?
#ROC2#Kerr is rocked!
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!
Elkhan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Kerr's defenses. It connects perfectly with Kerr's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan! |
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Event:
Highland 23
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
That kick from Shore tenderised Kerr's leg. Kerr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shore with a hook.
Shore misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore wants to stand up but Kerr is controlling him.
Kerr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shore can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr works over Shore with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Kerr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kerr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kerr throwing strikes from guard but Shore blocks nicely.
Kerr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Shore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerr throwing strikes but missing.
Kerr throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Kerr lands a couple of elbows.
Kerr looking to pass the guard.
Kerr distracts Shore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerr is in close to Shore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kerr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Kerr advances to half guard.
Kerr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#It looks like North Shore has been cut.
Shore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shore 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shore is not content to let Kerr control the position.
Shore pushes Kerr off looking to stand but Kerr dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kerr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on North Shore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kerr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shore throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kerr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kerr postures up in Shore's guard and throws a big left but Shore blocks it.
Kerr landing with the ground and pound.
Kerr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shore keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr with a nice head shot there.
Kerr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kerr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Kerr pushes down on Shore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Shore is rocked!
Kerr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shore is still in real trouble! Can Kerr finish him?
Shore is breathing heavily.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shore defending well though.
Shore seems to have recovered his senses.
Kerr lands a big elbow - Shore is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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Event:
Highland 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kerr needs to keep his hands up - Holmes had a free shot at his head there.
Holmes connects with a jab.
Marko Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kerr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kerr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holmes.
Holmes drops Kerr with a huge uppercut! Kerr drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Holmes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Holmes! |
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Event:
Highland 2
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Kerr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoyanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kerr wants to clinch but Stoyanov slips to the side
and Kerr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Kerr gets a clinch.
Kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kerr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stoyanov to keep the fight standing.
Stoyanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Stoyanov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kerr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoyanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerr distracts Stoyanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Stoyanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kerr has picked Stoyanov up and slammed him! Stoyanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Kerr manages to pass to side control!
Kerr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stoyanov!#T1#
Kerr looking to finish Stoyanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stoyanov!
Kerr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stoyanov hang on?#CUT#It looks like Stoyan Stoyanov has been cut.
The referee warns Stoyanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kerr postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Stoyanov is out cold - huge knockout for Kerr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marko Kerr! |
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